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Knysna Wayside Inn

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Consider a stay at Knysna Wayside Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A compact room with a bed, a small table, a bench, and a window with a view of the outside.

First Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower door.

Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna is home to Knysna Wayside Inn. Knysna Quays and Featherbed Boat Cruises are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Knysna travel guide
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Pledge Square, 48 Main Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • A coastal area with a house surrounded by lush greenery and a beach.
    Knysna Lagoon
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A rugged coastline with rocky outcrops and waves crashing against the shore.
    Garden Route National Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
    Knysna Waterfront
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A marina with boats docked, a building with 'Springtime Sailing Charters' signage, and a hill in the background.
    Knysna Quays
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pezula Championship Course
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bootlegger Coffee Company
    1 min walk
  • Uptown Resto-Bar
    4 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    10 min walk
  • Lunar Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Wimpy
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is Knysna Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Knysna Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Knysna Wayside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Knysna Wayside Inn located?

Situated in Knysna, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Quays are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Knysna Wayside Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Claudelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marta Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Importante point

Very good. But ,there was noise arround the room and the bed is little small.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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4/10 Poor

LEONARDO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Não recomendo

Tem boa localização, próximo do Waterfront, a equipe é simpática e atenciosa. Bom café da manhã para o preço. Chuveiro excelente, com água quente e forte. Porém, não recomendo. O wi-fi não funcionou bem, a vizinhança é barulhenta (uma pizzaria e um bar) e o lençol da cama estava manchado e as fronhas tinham cheiro de usadas. Encontramos também restos de plástico deixado por outros hóspedes no carpete. Ou seja, a limpeza é muito ruim.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply an excellent lodge....
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8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dentro da normalidade

Foi um estadia tranquila. Estacionamento bom e seguro e equipe treinada. Café da manhã de acordo pelo valor da estadia
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Não recomendo

Hotel com estrutura muito ruim. Uma casa velha com vários quartos. Banheiro sem privacidade. Os quartos não têm frigobar. Café da manhã fraquíssimo. Apesar de ser em uma boa localização, melhor seria ficar mais próximo do waterfront. Portanto, a não ser que não tenha possibilidade de investir um pouco mais na estadia em Knysna, não recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Boende i Knysna

Centralt läge med gångavstånd till centrum, men bullrigt, egen parkering. Lite nedgånget. Plast på frukostborden...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, quaint and relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Хороший отель

Хороший отель, вкусные завтраки, парковка. Рядом магазины, Spar. Отель находится в оживленном районе, рядом бары,не выспались, очень шумно.
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schlechtes Hotel in sehr lauter Kneipenumgebung

Ein sehr in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, in dem viel gemacht werden müsste... Wir hatten das Zimmer zum Marktplatz und bis nach 2.00 Uhr nachts war es von dem angrenzenden Restaurant unmöglich laut!! Die Matratzen sind völlig durchgelegen und uralt. Wir würden diese Unterkunft nicht wieder buchen. Es war auf unserer 3,5 wöchigen SA- Reise mit Abstand das schlechteste Hotel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente localizaçao

Hotel com boa localizaçao, perto de Waterfront, bares, restaurantes e comercio.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast

Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast. Clean and well situated. Great value.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An updated gem with memories of the past.

New management has updated and improved this classic hotel. The nearby pub is a disturbance unless you go there yourself. Good restaurants are not close by within walking distance.
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value in Knysna

Very helpful lady on reception. Room was comfy but traffic noise could be a problem for light sleepers-ask for a room at the back. Breakfast was served on the verandah at the back which was nice. It was also good. Honesty bar in reception worked well. Would recommend.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

For a one-night stop in Knysna

It was ok for one night, within walking distance of some shops, the waterfront and restaurants. They were friendly and helpfull and breakfast was very good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm, comfy, convenient

From the first step inside reception the warmth of hospitality and helpfulness was tangible. A great stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

pl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

James Teare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great reception.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lars Erik

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

8/10 Good

EDUARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort