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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Suite (Bird's eye) | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
$266
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Cherry Lane, Welbedacht, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Bird's eye) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Bird's eye)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Fynbos) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Fynbos)

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

4-star Knysna guest house with private balconies
This smoke-free guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
The guesthouse offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2023.

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Main Lodge - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main Lodge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2100 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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