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A multi-level interior with a spiral staircase, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

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

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

1. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

S$179

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

2. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

Kids splash in outdoor pools and explore trails at this family-friendly B&B with blackout drapes.

S$80

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, and a visible clock.

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern living area with a kitchen, dining space, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.

3. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

Coastal Thesen Island retreat offers outdoor pool, playground, kids' activities, and childcare.

S$315

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a house in the background.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

4. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Adjacent to a golf course, Knysna Hollow offers family adventures with two outdoor pools, playground fun, and easy beach access.

S$249

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a marina and hills.

5. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

S$103

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

6. aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

Families can splash in aha The Rex Hotel's pool and use free bikes to explore Knysna near hiking trails.

S$185

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lush green landscape and a distant cityscape at dusk.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

7. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

Family-friendly resort with pools, golf, and supervised play areas create a perfect backdrop for memory-making adventures.

S$347

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A wooden gazebo with a tiled roof overlooking a grassy area and a body of water.

A wooden deck with a covered area, two wooden chairs, and a potted plant.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

8. Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

S$93

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Knysna

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

S$103

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

S$80

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

S$179

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a clear blue sky and water.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden deck, and a sign for a water club.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

S$135

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

S$93

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

S$249

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

S$185

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

S$160

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

S$361

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

S$347

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

A residential area with a swimming pool, patio furniture, and lush greenery.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

S$80

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

A cobblestone pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

S$103

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

S$179

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a clear blue sky and water.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden deck, and a sign for a water club.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

S$135

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

S$249

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

A nighttime view of a modern hotel with a swimming pool, illuminated by ambient lighting.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

S$160

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern lobby with a sofa, a round table with a tray, and a chandelier.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

S$185

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

S$347

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

S$361

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

A beach with clear blue water, rocky outcrops, and greenery.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

S$213

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

Under Milkwood Resort

Under Milkwood Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice people"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This is our newly discovered South African Gardenroute gem, situated a short distance from Knysna! Beautiful, elegant and stylish accommodation that exceeds all expectations! Everthing speaks of quality, exceptional attention to detail and the effort to enhance the guest experience at all times. Quiet location offering an unmatched immersive experience with nature and the Indian Ocean. One of those memorable places that will always be engraved in the mind for an all encompassing and unique moment in time! Compliments to the host for taking such good care of the guests!"

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "

Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom clean and staff very nice, we woke up to no water though which made things awkward, no shower, no water to flush toilet etc"

Frequently asked questions

What's Knysna like for family-friendly holidays?

The destination of Knysna is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The dolphin watching, whale watching and golf are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Knysna?

Pezula Nature Retreat is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a children's club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your stay with the children include Turbine Hotel and Spa and Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa.

How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 14 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Knysna.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Knysna?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 15°C. Average annual precipitation for Knysna is 662 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Knysna?

While you and your family are staying in Knysna, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Knysna Quays, Knysna Waterfront and Garden Route National Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Friday Market and Featherbed Boat Cruises.