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Blue Oyster

4.0 star property
Lakefront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room (Private Bathroom Opposite Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
11 Rio Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

About this property

Blue Oyster

Upscale bed & breakfast by the ocean
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Blue Oyster. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Laundry services and beach towels
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Cable channels, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Blue Oyster B&B
Blue Oyster B&B Knysna
Blue Oyster Knysna
Blue Oyster Knysna
Blue Oyster Bed & breakfast
Blue Oyster Bed & breakfast Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Oyster have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blue Oyster pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Oyster?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Oyster?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Blue Oyster?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Blue Oyster located?

Located in the heart of Knysna, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Lagoon are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Blue Oyster Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

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

Blue Oyster - a hidden gem

Judith is a great host and is ably assisted by Toumbe. Nothing was too much trouble for them, reservations for dinner, information on what to do and where to visit. The house is enormous - we stayed in the Mykonos room which has amazing views over the lagoon and the area is 100% safe. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Börge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wing Sze

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

I love it!

Everything is perfect. The experience is awesome and the view is good. The host is friendly. Hopefully can come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hans Cramer

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

Superb view

A superb stay for 3 nights. The owner Judith runs this place in the most warm way at all. Blue Oyster is placed central in Krysna with fantastic view on the lagoon, the access to Indian Ocean and the Krysna area in general. This rare view can be seen from the rooms, the balcony and from the breakfast restaurant. The team is very very friendly and a personal service is in focus from first to last minute. Not last time to make a visit here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

mike

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

Good

My only issue was the bathroom being outside our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn

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

Superb Stay

Wonderful & accomodating host - thank you for your hospitality. Arrived on a boiling hot day, to a cool airconed room. Left very early & had a packed breakfast for the road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation has definitely 'a room with a view'. The sight of Knysna from teh hill was perfect in the evening (and morning) sun. The accommodation itself was great, with a fine room, perfect beds, a speckless bathroom, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a superb view of the bay. Super friendly owner and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Welcoming, friendly and very comfortable

Very friendly and comfortable stay. Judith and her team made us very welcome and looked after us to a very high standard. The views out over the bay are fantastic. Very good breakfast, we will return if we are back in this area shain
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Judith ist eine sehr nette Gastgeberin, auch die Mädls im Service. Hatten ein Zimmer mit Balkon und Blick auf die Lagunen. Frühstück hat gepasst, ebenfalls mit schöner Aussicht. Parkplatz direkt vorm Hotel. Kann ich zu 100% weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nonyameko

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

Excellent spot for a holiday

The stay at Blue Oyster was amazing. The hostess, Judith, made contact immediately after I had made the booking. The check-in and check out was without hassles. The hostess and the staff were wonderful, professional, efficient and friendly. I will definitely go back :). It was peaceful and the view from the bedroom was great. Zinlte
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Das B&B ist wunderschön gelegen, auf dem Berg hat man eine tolle Aussicht auf Knysna. Das Frühstück war lecker und unser Zimmer und das Bad waren riesig. Wir haben ein Upgrade bekommen, da nicht alles ausgebucht war. Wir haben ein tolles Frühstück und jede Menge Tipps für Restaurants und Unternehmungen bekommen. Da das B&B auf einem Berg liegt, muss man mit dem Auto zur Waterfront fahren, aber es sind dort ausreichend Parkplätze vorhanden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Great Property with Stunning Views

Very much enjoyed our stay at Blue Oyster. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The room was very clean and comfortable with a very spacious bathroom. And the view was magnificent! Also enjoyed the breakfast and informative conversation with the owner and staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Great views of Knysna

I stayed for 2 nights with my father and we had a wonderful stay at the Blue Oyster with comfortable beds and very clean room with an amazing view overlooking Knysna. The homemade breakfast were delicious with another amazing view of the Bay. The location is in a quiet neighbourhood at the top of a hill but it breathtaking views is worth effort. It's less than a five minute drive to the Waterfront where's plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Judith (owner) recommended a great seafood restaurant and the staff were helpful at all times.

8/10 Good

Parissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Vennlig personale, bra plassering og nydelig utsikt fra frokosteommet. Kanskje litt overpriset sett i sammenheng med romstørrelse, og renslighet.

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

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

Brilliant time at the Blue Oyster

We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Oyster. Judith is so friendly and welcoming and she constantly goes the extra mile to make sure her guests have the best possible time whether it's lending you a plug adaptor or beach parasol or bringing you a jug of iced sparkling water to the pool. She has a great team and Ntombi greets you at breakfast every morning with a big smile and advice on places to go around Knysna. Breakfast is delicious and includes fresh fruit and a hot breakfast with eggs cooked however you choose. The view from the breakfast room (and all around the Blue Oyster including our bedroom) is stunning. Everywhere is tastefully decorated and immaculate. We loved our room and balcony and were so well looked after that we extended our 3 night stay to 5 nights. I would definitely recommend the Blue Oyster - it's a lovely place with exceptional service.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Michigan

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

Hilltop view

The Bue Oyster sits high on a hilltop overlooking Knysna. Beautiful view friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view from the bedroom and breakfast room, great pool area, very wecoming staff and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

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

Traumhafter Blick

Wunderbarer Ausblick auf Knysna und die Bucht, sehr ruhig am Berg gelegen. Im Bett allerdings müßte die durchgelegene Matratze ausgewechselt werden. Das Frühstück ist exzellent und der Service sehr gut, freundlich und hilfsbereit mit guten Tipps für jegliche Aktivitäten. Wir würden wiederkommen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Eija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti bb, hiukan syrjässä mutta hotellista upeat maisemat. Erittäin ystävällinen Judith-emäntä.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Grantham UK

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

Fantastic view of Knysna!

This was our favourite place to stay on our holiday in South Africa. Judith and her staff were lovely, the room at the top of the house was beautiful, spacious and had fantastic views over Knysna. The breakfast was lovely and the breakfast room had equally stunning views. You are a short drive from the town and harbour where the restaurants are or a 60 rand taxi ride. We loved it so much that we got engaged by the harbour on our second night and we will return. Probably for the honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017