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St James of Knysna

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Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne | Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
$634
$551 nightly
$634 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27

Explore the area

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The Point, Eastford, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Friday Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

  • 506 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

With a stay at St James of Knysna in Knysna, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Knysna Lagoon and a 3-minute drive from Knysna Waterfront. .This golf country house is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Simola Golf Course and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Knysna Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Friday Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Simola Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Brenton Beach - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

St James of Knysna

Colonial country house with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
St James of Knysna offers 15 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This Colonial country house also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at St James of Knysna, a bar/lounge which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
St James of Knysna - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • St James of Knysna

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Personal motorized watercraft

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Knysna St James
St James House Knysna
St James Knysna
The St James Knysna
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel Knysna
St James Knysna Country House
St James Country House
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel
St James of Knysna Knysna
St James of Knysna Country House
St James of Knysna Country House Knysna