The Retreat on Cliff

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

You can look forward to free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace at The Retreat on Cliff. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Housekeeping

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Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Tomorrow

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Comfort Room

Ocean view
120 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Ocean view
75 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Knysna, The Retreat on Cliff is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Motorcycle Room and Outeniqua Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park. Visit our Knysna travel guide

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What's nearby

Knysna Lagoon
9 min drive - 3.2 miles
Knysna Waterfront
14 min drive - 6.5 miles
Knysna Quays
14 min drive - 6.5 miles
Pezula Golf Club
5 min drive - 1.3 miles
Leisure Isle
10 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
49 min drive

Restaurants

Bosuns Pub
9 min drive
The Drydock Food Co
13 min drive
Leisure Isle Coffee Shop
9 min drive
Cornuti
10 min drive
White Washed
10 min drive

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A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

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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

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers

Entertainment

30-inch TV with cable channels
iPod dock

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

More

Individual decor
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

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

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Retreat on Cliff have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Retreat on Cliff pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat on Cliff?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Retreat on Cliff?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Retreat on Cliff located?

Situated in Knysna, this golf guesthouse is steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna Lagoon. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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