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Blue Oyster

4.0 star property
Lakefront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and outdoor pool
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Photo gallery for Blue Oyster

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Aerial view
Living room
Luxury Double or Twin Room, Balcony | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
11 Rio Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Knysna Lagoon
    3 min drive
  • Knysna Quays
    4 min drive
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises
    4 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    35 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Luxury Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Private Bathroom Opposite Room)

Standard Twin Room (Private Bathroom Opposite Room)

Standard Twin Room (Private Bathroom Opposite Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Knysna

Blue Oyster puts you in the heart of Knysna, steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 10-minute stroll of Pledge Nature Reserve. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Knysna B&B include Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Thesen Island - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 20 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Persello's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Oyster

Lakefront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and outdoor pool
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Blue Oyster. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Knysna bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Blue Oyster offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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

Blue Oyster B&B
Blue Oyster B&B Knysna
Blue Oyster Knysna
Blue Oyster Knysna
Blue Oyster Bed & breakfast
Blue Oyster Bed & breakfast Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Oyster?

Yep, Blue Oyster has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Oyster?

The closest beach to Blue Oyster is Buffalo Bay Beach (7.5 km).

Does Blue Oyster have a pool?

Blue Oyster has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Blue Oyster serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Oyster?

No, Blue Oyster does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Oyster?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Oyster?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Blue Oyster Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Oyster - a hidden gem
Judith is a great host and is ably assisted by Toumbe. Nothing was too much trouble for them, reservations for dinner, information on what to do and where to visit. The house is enormous - we stayed in the Mykonos room which has amazing views over the lagoon and the area is 100% safe. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
My only issue was the bathroom being outside our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb Stay
Wonderful & accomodating host - thank you for your hospitality. Arrived on a boiling hot day, to a cool airconed room. Left very early & had a packed breakfast for the road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a superb view of the bay. Super friendly owner and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming, friendly and very comfortable
Very friendly and comfortable stay. Judith and her team made us very welcome and looked after us to a very high standard. The views out over the bay are fantastic. Very good breakfast, we will return if we are back in this area shain
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nonyameko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent spot for a holiday
The stay at Blue Oyster was amazing. The hostess, Judith, made contact immediately after I had made the booking. The check-in and check out was without hassles. The hostess and the staff were wonderful, professional, efficient and friendly. I will definitely go back :). It was peaceful and the view from the bedroom was great. Zinlte
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Property with Stunning Views
Very much enjoyed our stay at Blue Oyster. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The room was very clean and comfortable with a very spacious bathroom. And the view was magnificent! Also enjoyed the breakfast and informative conversation with the owner and staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views of Knysna
I stayed for 2 nights with my father and we had a wonderful stay at the Blue Oyster with comfortable beds and very clean room with an amazing view overlooking Knysna. The homemade breakfast were delicious with another amazing view of the Bay. The location is in a quiet neighbourhood at the top of a hill but it breathtaking views is worth effort. It's less than a five minute drive to the Waterfront where's plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Judith (owner) recommended a great seafood restaurant and the staff were helpful at all times.

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant time at the Blue Oyster
We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Oyster. Judith is so friendly and welcoming and she constantly goes the extra mile to make sure her guests have the best possible time whether it's lending you a plug adaptor or beach parasol or bringing you a jug of iced sparkling water to the pool. She has a great team and Ntombi greets you at breakfast every morning with a big smile and advice on places to go around Knysna. Breakfast is delicious and includes fresh fruit and a hot breakfast with eggs cooked however you choose. The view from the breakfast room (and all around the Blue Oyster including our bedroom) is stunning. Everywhere is tastefully decorated and immaculate. We loved our room and balcony and were so well looked after that we extended our 3 night stay to 5 nights. I would definitely recommend the Blue Oyster - it's a lovely place with exceptional service.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hilltop view
The Bue Oyster sits high on a hilltop overlooking Knysna. Beautiful view friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Grantham UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic view of Knysna!
This was our favourite place to stay on our holiday in South Africa. Judith and her staff were lovely, the room at the top of the house was beautiful, spacious and had fantastic views over Knysna. The breakfast was lovely and the breakfast room had equally stunning views. You are a short drive from the town and harbour where the restaurants are or a 60 rand taxi ride. We loved it so much that we got engaged by the harbour on our second night and we will return. Probably for the honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb view, very friendly host and a good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay with Great Views!
The owner was great and very friendly. The property is located in a very quiet and safe residencial area of the town. The bedroom was huge with a separate walk-in wardrobe and big corner bath, but even better was the private balcony with amazing views over Knysna. The breakfast was outstanding and served in the dining area that also had fantastic views over the town. Nice people, great place, lovely stay! Recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Lyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommended
Great hospitality and great view !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and our hostess went out of her way to accommodate us. As we were participating in a multi-day sport event we could not have breakfast every morning but our hostess made sure we were looked after on our return. Our race kit after a very muddy 80km cycle were also washed free of charge! :)

10/10 Excellent

Marthinus, Alberton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greate
Was Fantastic Very nice owners Will stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful BB, good service, very helpfull hostes
Our room was wonderful with a stunning view over the lagoon and a large balcony. The bathroom was luxerious. Breakfastroom, lounges and garden with pool all bore witness of the owners very good taste. Unfortunatly one window of our car was smashed downtown but Janine, hostess at Blue Oyster, immediatly offered to help us, when she heard about i. And so she did with every step of the process including contacts with the police and the car rental firm. Thanks to her efficient help the whole thing went smoothly and quickly. After we had left she kept contact with the police to make sure we would get our casenummer as quickly as possible. She did far more then could be expected of her and we could leave Knysna in a good mode-only regretting we had no time to stay longer at Blue Oyster.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Leawood, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic View!
Fantastic view of the Knysna Lagoon! Couldn't ask for more beautiful scenery from our balcony on the top floor. Service was excellent - the owner made reservations for us for dinner, including transportation, so we didn't have to drive their in the dark. Breakfast was wonderful, with another superb view of the water from the breakfast room. Only drawbacks were all the stairs to the top level, and several steps down to the bathroom floor. Otherwise, wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

priscilla, Faversham in UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
magic of blue oyster
Outstanding with the lovliest of views and very helpful owners.a special place.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Be aware that this guesthouse is at the top of the hill. The walk down is quite nice but you'll need a R60 taxi back or drive. Very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Ormskirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
Excellent helpful hospitality! Wonderful spacious light filled house with so many relaxing areas! Superb views of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

Malene, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise, an amazing place.
This place is amazing - the luxury room is worth it; it was on awesome time there and a beautiful view. It can't get any better.