Knysna Accommodation at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest House Garden Route
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests20
  • Rooms/Units9

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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge is one of the highly recommended Knysna guest houses and provides accommodation in 9 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Garden Route region.

About Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Situated on top of the Welbedacht Cliff Tops 3km from Knysna Town in the Garden Route, the Lodge overlooks the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua mountains. The theme of the Lodge is one based on natural beauty with stone and wood architecture combining to give that comfortable earth feel.

The lodge is a family run business that prides itself on personal service and ensuring an unforgettable experience for all. Expect to be spoilt by Louise's cooking who has many illustrious titles to her name, one being a lecturer at the Pru Lieth College of Chefs.

ACCOMMODATION

Four of the suites have magical views onto the Knysna lagoon from every corner of the room. The fifth suite while still enjoying lagoon views is embedded in indigenous “fynbos” surroundings attracting numerous bird species and giving that “hidden away” feeling. Enjoy a relaxing spa-bath while gazing into infinity. All the suites have double showers with views and are private. Two suites can be transformed into family rooms sleeping two adults and two children.

All Suites offer:
• en-suite bathrooms
• air-conditioning
• under-floor heating (bathroom)
• twin or double beds
• tea and coffee making facilities
• 100% percale bedding
• honesty bar
• private deck
• panoramic views
• TV, MNet, Movie Channels

LODGE FACILITIES

Champagne and oysters, sunset cruises and sundowners on the deck around the swimming pool are a few of the experiences to look forward to. The superbly decorated lounge and dining room with fire place overlook the Knysna lagoon.

The Lodge offers

• Swimming Pool
• Main Lodge with Restaurant, Lounge, Lunch and dinner optional

Features you'll appreciate

providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (ADSL)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Jacuzzi
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Underfloor heating

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Childcare / babysitting service
  • Complimentary newspapers
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Foreign exchange desk
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (off street)
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Secretarial services
  • Security (guard)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool
  • Wake up calls

Food & Drink

  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Room service

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Other transfers available
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Lagoon Suite

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Lagoon Suite

Hill-top views of the Knysna Lagoon, luxury, and privacy - our Lagoon Suites are perfect for your honeymoon, holiday, or romantic breakaway. Furnished with a King-size beds with 100% percale linen and duck down pillows. Bathrooms with double shower, spa bath, and double vanities. Private deck. Flat-screen TV, tea and coffee station, mini bar and climate control.;

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Fynbos Suite

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Fynbos Suite

This beautiful wood-and-stone cabin is hidden in the fynbos – which makes it the perfect spot for nature lovers. How many different species of birds and butterflies can you identify from the luxurious comfort of your king-sized bed. King-size bed with 100% percale linen and duck down pillows. Bathroom with double shower, spa bath, and double vanities. Separate dressing area with storage space for your luggage. Flat-screen TV with select DSTV channels. Tea and coffee station. Mini bar. Climate control. Furnished with a King-size beds with 100% percale linen and duck down pillows. Bathrooms with double shower, spa bath, and double vanities. Private deck. Flat-screen TV, tea and coffee station, mini bar and climate control.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Executive suite

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Executive suite

A large suite with small lounge. Furnished with a King-size beds with 100% percale linen and duck down pillows. Bathrooms with double shower, spa bath, and double vanities. Private deck. Flat-screen TV, tea and coffee station, mini bar and climate control.;

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Bird's Eye Suite

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Bird's Eye Suite

Comfortable, spacious, and Afro-chic. Perched high on a hill overlooking the Knysna Estuary and the Outeniqua Mountains. Surrounded by indigenous fynbos. How would you like to find yourself eye-to-eye with a buzzard or eagle from your deck or bedroom in one of our Bird's Eye Suites. Facilities include a King-size bed with 100% percale linen. Bathroom with bath and shower. Private deck. Flat-screen TV, tea and coffee station, mini bar, climate control.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Family Suite

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Family Suite

Spread yourselves out in our spacious Family Suite - with its wide, private wooden deck, and its exquisite views of the Knysna Lagoon, the Outeniqua Mountains, and Knysna's incredible sunsets. Two inter-leading bedrooms: The master bedroom has a king sized bed, and a separate dressing area. The second bedroom has two single beds. The beds are fitted with 100% percale linen, and duck-down duvets. Bathroom with a spa bath, large shower, and double vanity. DVD player, Flat-screen TV with select DSTV channels, tea and coffee station, Mini bar and climate control. Furnished with a King-size beds with 100% percale linen and duck down pillows. Bathrooms with double shower, spa bath, and double vanities. Private deck. Flat-screen TV, tea and coffee station, mini bar and climate control.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Clock radio  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Jacuzzi  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Television (with M-Net)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

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Guest Reviews

4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Loved the room we stayed in. The honeymoon package is great. Excellent service from Mr Fish and incredible views. Would highly recommend!

September 2022

Shane H. (Cape Town)

Verified reviewexcellent

It is the most beautiful place i've ever seen. We had the best time ever with so much wonderful memories in mind and on photos. We would love to go back next year for our anniversary. It really is stunning and everyone there is very nice. Thank you to all for a gr8 honeymoon. We'll never forget it.

July 2018

reeva (Port Elizabeth)

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Need to Know

Response timeElephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages welcome.

Closest airport(s)Plettenberg Bay Airport - 30km
George Airport - 57km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Payment methods accepted by the property American Express, Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since July 2005

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