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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite (Fynbos)
Suite (Bird's eye) | View from room
Interior detail
Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$415
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

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Cherry Lane, Welbedacht, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 60 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Suite (Bird's eye)

Suite (Bird's eye)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 50 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 53 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 45 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Fynbos)

Suite (Fynbos)

Suite (Fynbos)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Knysna

A family-friendly stay in Knysna awaits you at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge. Within steps you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Friday Market within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique guest house include free breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Main Lodge, is open for breakfast and dinner. At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Knysna guest house include Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Knysna Quays - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Thesen Island - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge was completed in September 2023.

This 4-star Knysna guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main Lodge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2100 per vehicle (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

Yep, Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

As of 15 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge on 24 Mar 2025 start from NZ$414.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

The closest beach to Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge is Buffalo Bay Beach (5.8 km).

Does Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge have a pool?

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge.

Is Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is available at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Ann Arbor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, comfortable rooms, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, fantastic view from lagoon view room & great breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth a visit
Lovely outlook over the lagoon. Lots to do and see in the area. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special relaxing place to stay.
A very lovely place to stay. There was a roaring open fire while we ate our delicious breakfast. Our accommodation was very comfortable. This was the most expensive place we steyed in while in South Africa and the only one that didn't give us free bottles of water. There is a charge of £1 for each pod of coffee for the machine in the room, although sachets & tea bags are free with an electric kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply its ammazing , inspiring , great
Its one of the most beutifule hotel i had seen in my life it was the best hotel for my honeymoon great privacy inspiring lagoon view , romantic touches from the staff the design of the bathroom is amazing , location was suitable to my tour distances , we decided to go back there for our anniversary Special thanx to the staff who are always smilling and welcoming Thanx for miss. Madelin , mr.fish , mr.jhon and all other staff , i recommend the elephant hide of knysna for any couple specially for honeymoon
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

chaowei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View you want to wake up to and sleep in to
The place was amazing stay. Simply views and the idea of staycation in the wilderness! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Eytan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A feedback on elephant hide Knysna
When arriving we got a room which was not good and suitable for us, limited view to the lagoon. After raising our dissatisfection we got a new comfortable room with a beautifull view. The second room was bigger and nice - overall we were very satisfied. Breakfast was nice, the staff is friendly with good service attitude.

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best 3 night out of 19 in South Africa
The best place we stayed in regarding comfort, view, local area and value for money was by far elephant hide. I spent my 19 days honeymoon all over South Africa, so trust me when I say it is one of the best. Having said that, the pool area is too small, but we weren't there for the pool and we never had breakfast so I can't help you here either.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Panoramic lagoon views
The views from each private lodge make this a very memorable place. Add to that the spacious comfortable rooms, the very friendly and helpful staff and a great breakfast and we would definitely recommend it and stay again. We had a slight problem with the air conditioning which the manager (Fish) got straight onto. As they couldn't get hold of the repair guy they offered us a complimentary bottle of wine which was much appreciated and a change of room. The problem actually sorted itself out!

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, fairly secluded, spot!
We stayed just one night on our trip across the Garden Route. It's a very nice place and the staff was great and flexible for us. While it's a little bit outside of Knysna, it's not too far, and the seclusion is a nice benefit!

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CHIARA, SAN ZENO NAVIGLIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Excelente localização e café da manhã. Staff very friendly. I really recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bettina , Rhein-Main-Gebiet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Blockhütte
Nach einer etwas holperigen Anfahrt gelangt man zu einem gemütlichen Blockhaus. Unsere eigene Blockhütte nr. 4 war hervorragend ausgestattet und bot einen wunderschönen Blick auf die Bucht. Im Badezimmer gab es auch von der Badewanne und von der Dusche aus den gleichen schönen Ausblick. Badewanne mit Whirlpool. Große Minibar und Kaffee im Zimmer. Auch das Frühstück war sehr vielseitig. Während des Frühstücks kommt die Gastgeberin und hilft bei der Tagesplanung wenn man das möchte.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bellissimo!!!
La vacanza in Sudafrica è già di per sè meravigliosa e questo hotel la impreziosisce ancora di più.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

VINCENT, Montpellier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vue spectaculaire sur le lagoon
Très bonne prestation et tres belle chambre avec un panorama spectaculaire sur le lagoon... Hôtel très bien situé dans un cadre semi verdoyant. Très belle piscine a débordement sur le lagoon. Petit déjeuner très correct et personnel très serviable. Extérieur commun manque de place.

10/10 Excellent

jürgen, Braunschweig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entspannung und dezenter Luxus
Alles schön - tolle Zimmer , gutes Frühstück , klasse Service ( Dank an Elli u Fish ) immer da ,sehr bescheiden und immer freundlich !!! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt !!

10/10 Excellent

C. & P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super, excellent....
Sehr ruhige Gegend in einer urtümlichen Umgebung. Wunderbare Aussicht auf die Lagune. Der Service war weit über den Erwartungen und stellte manches grosses Hotel in den Schatten. Die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Mitarbeiter verdient 5 Sterne. Wir werden auf jeden Fall dort wieder buchen. Das nächste mal allerdings viel länger. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon darauf.