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South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Knysna with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard Double (Ground Floor)) | Balcony view
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
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Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom (Deluxe Double Room)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom (Luxury Double Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View (Standard Double Room) | View from room

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View (Standard Double Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard Double (Ground Floor)) | Balcony view

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom (Standard Double (Ground Floor))

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22 Circular Drive Paradise, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Knysna Quays - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Thesen Island - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬17 min walk

About this property

South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

Upscale guesthouse located in Paradise
Consider a stay at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden boast perks such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 28-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1949
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

South Villa
South Villa Hotel Knysna
South Villa Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse House
South Villa Guesthouse Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse
South Villa & Garden Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse Garden
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Knysna
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Guesthouse
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is South Villa Guesthouse & Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Villa Guesthouse & Garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Villa Guesthouse & Garden located?

Located in Paradise, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Featherbed Boat Cruises, and Knysna Lagoon. Pledge Nature Reserve and Knysna Waterfront are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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South Villa Guesthouse & Garden Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very kind owners, good location and very comfortable beds!!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The accommodation is modern, clean and lovely. The stuff are friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my stay with South Villa guest house. I had a lovely ocen view room with a spacious balcony. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10

You get what you pay for

10/10

We had an amazing visit to South Villa Guesthouse. Christa and Hentie went above and beyond to make our stay special. So many special little touches. They truly love the area and gave us a great recommendation for dinner as well. So pleasant speaking with them. We felt like we were staying in their home. Be sure to visit the waterfront market nearby. Thank you for the fantastic visit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Uitzonderlijk hotel met de beste voorzieningen. Bijzonder gastvrije gastvrouw en gastheer!!! Uitzonderlijk goed verzorgd ontbijt op het balkon van onze kamer met uitzicht op de lagoon!! In de top 5 van onze hotelverblijven ever!! Op 4 minuten van The Waterfront!!
Uitzicht van het balkon tijdens het ontbijt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

A lovely 4 star guest house with beautiful views from our balcony of Knysna Heads/the sea. Crista is the most amazing hostess. Our Land Rover Defender with roof rack was too tall for the garage so she arranged for secure parking just down the road at a friend's place. As we then did not have a car, she offered to drive us to a restaurant and pick us up later. I was not feeling brilliant so she recommended a restaurant that would deliver, 34 degrees South. The food was great and she arrived with plates, cutlery etc as it arrived and we ate out on our balcony looking out at the lovely view. She could not have been more helpful and we really appreciated it. A lovely place to stay and a great location but it is the hospitality and service which we will remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Zeer aangename gastvrouw; prima kamers met alle comfort en een goed ontbijt!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10

The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. View from the balcony is also amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

South villa guest house is a delightful guest house within walking distance of many restaurants. Ronnie and Thelma the hosts could not be more helpful. Our room had a lovely balcony overlooking the lagoon. Breakfast was delicious. We stayed two nights at the South Villa guest house, and wish we could have stayed longer. Ronnie and Thelma, the hosts were very engaging, affable and informative. Ronnie gave us some excellent recommendations for local restaurants and great places to go for a sundowner. Thelma and Ronnie were also available every morning for advice and ideas of where to go and what to see around the beautiful Knysna area. Our room was lovely, the bed comfortable and the location excellent - the Waterfront and the town are within easy walking distance, approx 15 mins I cannot recommend this place highly enough. A very memorable and beautiful place to stay with wonderfully caring hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Beautiful location, amazing views from the room, very personal touch from the hosts and a very very comfortable stay. Choice of breakfast on the communal balcony or your own private balcony. Decor is clean and bright and the hosts are very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

We arrived here early and although we couldn't check in we were made fresh coffee and sherry while we waited by the lovely staff. The room was lovely and had a lovely view looking out across the ocean. Breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10

I own and rent 2 properties in the United States and, because of the volume of my 5-star ratings, am considered a "super-host". I pride myself in my properties and in my management of them. I understand what it takes to provide quality accommodations. What I experienced at South Villa Guesthouse put me in awe...both in the amenities and in the hospitality! The hosting could not have been more gracious and welcoming, and the facility was pristine and beautifully decorated. The breakfast we were served overlooking the town was, in itself, memorable. I can not give the entire experience a higher commendation and recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Lovely clean guesthouse with comfortable well-furnished rooms. We received a very warm welcome from Ronnie and Thelma. Thank you to you all for a wonderful stay in Knysna. We will definitely return again and recommend to all!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10

The hosts at this property are fabulous, kind friendly and make you wam Not to visit again . Ronnie and Thelma make the visit memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

All good. Easy to find. Hosts could not have been more friendly. Warm welcome and great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019