The Mount Knysna

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Glen View Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Eastern Head View Point
    6 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon
    6 min walk
  • West Head View Point
    16 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    36 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 54 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • 58 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 88 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

The Mount Knysna

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a business center.
The Mount Knysna offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets.

This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Mount Knysna, you're just a quick walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 6 minutes by foot from Eastern Head View Point
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Mount Knysna. An area shuttle within 75 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Knysna hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
The Mount Knysna has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 75 km

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • First-run films
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

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 AM - 9:30 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1400 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The Mount Knysna offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

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

Mount Knysna Hotel
Mount Knysna
The Mount Knysna Hotel
The Mount Knysna Knysna
The Mount Knysna Hotel Knysna

The Mount Knysna Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The last 3 days of our South Africa trip were spent at Mount Knysna Hotel. A stunning location backed up by 5* accommodation with staff and service to match. If you’re ever in this wonderful part of The Cape I truly recommend a stay at this property. You’ll be impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breath taking views, wonderful room and balcony
Highly attentive staff, personalised service without being intrusive. Excellent meal, went out of their way to cater for dietary needs. Very specific advice on things to do and see which made our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Steve, oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Designer hotel lacking services
A beautiful hotel with fabulous views of the Indian Ocean and coast. Small and intimate with lovely rooms and large bathrooms containing molton brown products. Catering side is patchy though and there are no services in the evening when the staff go home. Lacking in atmosphere and slightly claustrophobic . Prices are high for what is essentially a serviced villa in a remote residential area. No room service in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018