Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna, Garden Route

Virgin rating

Garden Suite
Garden Suite
Social Eatery
Garden Suite
Garden Suite
Social Eatery

The hotel

Set on a secluded old country estate near Knysna's famous lagoon, Knysna Hollow was once a country estate, and the conversion to a hotel has been a spectacular success. A perfect base for an exploring couple, or a family set on making magical memories along the Garden Route and surrounding areas, with Knysna well known for its rich green forests and endless lakes. By day, you can explore the lagoon with a ferry trip and peruse the little town of Knysna. Or for the nature lover Knysna is home to a myriad of flora and fauna including Knysna Elephant Park. End the day with an authentic meal at Social Eatery & Bar - the hotels social hub, before retreating to your elegantly decorated garden suite, where you can rest your head in a super king-size bed!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Tucked away in the heart of the Garden Route, just minutes from Knysna resort centre. Approximately 5-hour drive from Cape Town and just 2.4 km from Knysna.

Hotel information

44 Garden Suites, all contemporary in style with air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, Nespresso coffee maker, mini-bar fridge, private patios facing the swimming pools and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Family Rooms are also available. These adjoining rooms offer inter-leading passageways and can be converted into two double-room Family Suites. 

Social Eatery & Bar (contemporary, casual restaurant. Serving breakfast, café lunches, bar snacks and dinner). Wine cellar. 2 swimming pools. Garden Lounge areas with local wooden sofas and armchairs. Mezzanine Library with 3 workstations. Boules court. Herb garden. Bike hire*. Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Complimentary parking. 

* Denotes local charge. 

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful hotel in an excellent location

Dec 9, 2024 Heidi Z

We had a wonderful stay at this charming hotel in Knysna! The grounds are absolutely stunning, with beautiful gardens and a peaceful, serene atmosphere that made us feel completely relaxed. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready with great advice on the best local sites to visit. Breakfast was a highlight – delicious and… Read more
We had a wonderful stay at this charming hotel in Knysna! The grounds are absolutely stunning, with beautiful gardens and a peaceful, serene atmosphere that made us feel completely relaxed. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready with great advice on the best local sites to visit. Breakfast was a highlight – delicious and served with a smile. The hotel is also ideally located, just a short walk from the center of Knysna, making it easy to explore the area. We truly wish we'd stayed longer and would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Knysna! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent estate and grounds with added bonus of a great restaurant

Oct 25, 2024 JayandDog Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Stayed here for our recent honeymoon and the hotel and grounds were amazing. The outdoor gardens and pool areas were well kept and pristine. The room was modern, clean and very spacious. The bar, breakfast and restaurant areas were clean, and the staff were attentive. Breakfast was a help yourself buffet with plenty of choice and the food was… Read more
Stayed here for our recent honeymoon and the hotel and grounds were amazing. The outdoor gardens and pool areas were well kept and pristine. The room was modern, clean and very spacious. The bar, breakfast and restaurant areas were clean, and the staff were attentive. Breakfast was a help yourself buffet with plenty of choice and the food was good. We ate at the restaurant on one evening and were impressed. If we hadn't already had somewhere booked for the second evening we would have happily eaten here again. Overall a very pleasant stay in a great location close to what we wanted to do. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice location and gardens.. lack of breakfast offering...

Sep 23, 2024 maqsmaqs Cape Town Central, South Africa

Open app Your location Knysna Hollow Country Estate 5 Welbedacht Ln, Kanonkop, Knysna, 6570 Hotel Maqbool Jamdar 129 points   5 hours ago Spent 2 nights at this hotel ( not sure where the country estate comes from). Rooms not bad in size, plus is the big bathroom with walk in shower and l'Occitane bath accessories which is different from… Read more
Open app Your location Knysna Hollow Country Estate 5 Welbedacht Ln, Kanonkop, Knysna, 6570 Hotel Maqbool Jamdar 129 points   5 hours ago Spent 2 nights at this hotel ( not sure where the country estate comes from). Rooms not bad in size, plus is the big bathroom with walk in shower and l'Occitane bath accessories which is different from other hotels. Nice location but away from the Knysna waterfront. Quiet location and nice gardens with 2 medium sized pools and small play area. They have padel courts but this must be booked through another company for hire of court and equipment. Downs: Very limited breakfast, buffet style with small selection of scrambled , tomatoes, hash browns NO halal options which is a big negative. Most of the other hotels around here have this and a area where they provide omelettes At this hotel you have to pay extra for an omelette, Really?? If you are looking for a halaal friendly hotel then rather look elsewhere as what you pay is nice for hotel and room but not for food. We usually stay at Fancourt and this place is far from that in terms of experience. Agree that this gives you value for money but the kids wanted additional things for breakfast compared to what was offered. Reminded me of some of the business hotels I've used for work which offer the basics for the business traveller for breakfast. Was worth trying it out but maybe not for us.Lovely lady at reception who i chatted with regarding my concerns and it seems I'm not the only guest who has commented on the food offering. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gorgeous place!

Jul 24, 2024 Jessica C

The rooms/cottages are just AMAZING! We are a family of 5 and had 2 joining rooms. It was neat since the rooms were connected by a little hallway. My kids loved that Netflix was available on the tv. I appreciated the warming towel holder. I wish we would have arrived earlier to be able to spend more time there. Everything was great! I am… Read more
The rooms/cottages are just AMAZING! We are a family of 5 and had 2 joining rooms. It was neat since the rooms were connected by a little hallway. My kids loved that Netflix was available on the tv. I appreciated the warming towel holder. I wish we would have arrived earlier to be able to spend more time there. Everything was great! I am definitely recommending this place to friends and family. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful, comfortable stay!

May 31, 2024 ChiaraMaria16

We really enjoyed our stay at Knysna Hollow. The rooms are beautifully-decorated in a gorgeous contemporary style, and everything is impeccably clean and very comfortable! We had a bit of rain during our time in Knysna but being somewhere so comfortable with easy access to delicious food (the on-site restaurant is really good!) was wonderful and… Read more
We really enjoyed our stay at Knysna Hollow. The rooms are beautifully-decorated in a gorgeous contemporary style, and everything is impeccably clean and very comfortable! We had a bit of rain during our time in Knysna but being somewhere so comfortable with easy access to delicious food (the on-site restaurant is really good!) was wonderful and restful! There is no spa on site but there is an amazing therapist, Sheila, who visits and will offer massages and facials in your room - this was absolutely heavenly and I could not recommend more! The location is great, within easy reach of lovely Knysna and also 30-40 minute drive from Plett. We did have a small sunny window where we made use of one of the two onsite pools which are gorgeous and immaculately clean. Most importantly, the whole team was warm, welcoming and extremely helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay here. Read less