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Knysna Wayside Inn

3.0 star property
Guests start each day with a complimentary full breakfast before relaxing in the beautiful garden surroundings of this welcoming Knysna retreat

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Knysna Wayside Inn serves a free full breakfast daily. Relax on the picturesque terrace, explore the garden with its playground, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk provides assistance, and barbecue grills offer convenience for outdoor dining.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Living area

First Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bathroom shower

Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Pledge Square, 48 Main Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pezula Championship Course - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Olde's Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Knysna Wayside Inn

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Knysna Wayside Inn. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Knysna Wayside Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

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 credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Knysna Wayside Inn
Knysna Wayside
Knysna Wayside Inn Knysna
Knysna Wayside Inn Guesthouse
Knysna Wayside Inn Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is Knysna Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Knysna Wayside Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Knysna Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Knysna Wayside Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Knysna Wayside Inn located?

Situated in Knysna, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Quays are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Knysna Wayside Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claudelle

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

Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Marta Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Importante point

Very good. But ,there was noise arround the room and the bed is little small.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

LEONARDO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Não recomendo

Tem boa localização, próximo do Waterfront, a equipe é simpática e atenciosa. Bom café da manhã para o preço. Chuveiro excelente, com água quente e forte. Porém, não recomendo. O wi-fi não funcionou bem, a vizinhança é barulhenta (uma pizzaria e um bar) e o lençol da cama estava manchado e as fronhas tinham cheiro de usadas. Encontramos também restos de plástico deixado por outros hóspedes no carpete. Ou seja, a limpeza é muito ruim.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply an excellent lodge....

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dentro da normalidade

Foi um estadia tranquila. Estacionamento bom e seguro e equipe treinada. Café da manhã de acordo pelo valor da estadia

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

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

Não recomendo

Hotel com estrutura muito ruim. Uma casa velha com vários quartos. Banheiro sem privacidade. Os quartos não têm frigobar. Café da manhã fraquíssimo. Apesar de ser em uma boa localização, melhor seria ficar mais próximo do waterfront. Portanto, a não ser que não tenha possibilidade de investir um pouco mais na estadia em Knysna, não recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Kaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Boende i Knysna

Centralt läge med gångavstånd till centrum, men bullrigt, egen parkering. Lite nedgånget. Plast på frukostborden...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, quaint and relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Denis

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

Хороший отель

Хороший отель, вкусные завтраки, парковка. Рядом магазины, Spar. Отель находится в оживленном районе, рядом бары,не выспались, очень шумно.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Schlechtes Hotel in sehr lauter Kneipenumgebung

Ein sehr in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, in dem viel gemacht werden müsste... Wir hatten das Zimmer zum Marktplatz und bis nach 2.00 Uhr nachts war es von dem angrenzenden Restaurant unmöglich laut!! Die Matratzen sind völlig durchgelegen und uralt. Wir würden diese Unterkunft nicht wieder buchen. Es war auf unserer 3,5 wöchigen SA- Reise mit Abstand das schlechteste Hotel.

8/10 Good

Cesar

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

Excelente localizaçao

Hotel com boa localizaçao, perto de Waterfront, bares, restaurantes e comercio.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast

Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast. Clean and well situated. Great value.

6/10 Okay

Claes, Bålsta, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An updated gem with memories of the past.

New management has updated and improved this classic hotel. The nearby pub is a disturbance unless you go there yourself. Good restaurants are not close by within walking distance.

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Excellent value in Knysna

Very helpful lady on reception. Room was comfy but traffic noise could be a problem for light sleepers-ask for a room at the back. Breakfast was served on the verandah at the back which was nice. It was also good. Honesty bar in reception worked well. Would recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

For a one-night stop in Knysna

It was ok for one night, within walking distance of some shops, the waterfront and restaurants. They were friendly and helpfull and breakfast was very good.

8/10 Good

Gary, Doha

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

Warm, comfy, convenient

From the first step inside reception the warmth of hospitality and helpfulness was tangible. A great stay.

6/10 Okay

pl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

James Teare

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

Great reception.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

denise

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

6/10 Okay

Lars Erik

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

EDUARDO

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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