Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Knysna with spa services and outdoor pool
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View from property
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Superior Room, Lagoon View | Lake view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
4 Bosbou Street Upper Central, Thesen Hill, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Pezula Championship Course
    12 min walk
  • Knysna Quays
    16 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront
    16 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    33 min drive

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room (Manor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 50 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room (Manor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Knysna

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 10-minute stroll of Pledge Nature Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Knysna hotel include Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Quays - 16 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront - 16 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 20 min walk
  • Thesen Island - 3 min drive
  • Leisure Isle - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Knysna with spa services and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Madison Manor Boutique Hotel Knysna
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Issaquena Heights Hotel Knysna
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel is Brenton Beach (6.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials.

Does Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel.

Is Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

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

Does Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

No, Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Issaquena Heights Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view over Knysna was excellent. The room was up to standard and clean. Staff pleasant. That’s where it ends. The dining was poor. A number of items on the menu not available. Breakfast average at best. Overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dietmar

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel, friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable. It’s in at the top of the hill overlooking Knysna and not walkable. Not much in Knysa except the waterfront. It’s an overprice place for food and not much to see. The hotel was nice but I would stay in Plettenberg Bay instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hussein

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here, you won't be disappointed!!
A great hotel! Rooms were spacious and clean. The pool area was gorgeous with the most spectacular view! A bit far from town but they do offer a shuttle. Because the hotel was so beautiful, we decided to eat in the restaurant there instead of the town and was so glad that we did! The service was amazing and the food delicious! A big thank you to Elrico who went above and beyond to make our stay most memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a boutique hotel, lovely furnishings . big comfortable room. Excellent breakfast nice friendly staff. stunning location worth staying more than one night . We stayed 5 . Slight problem with the Wi-Fi, but was fixed very fast. Assistant manager Enrico & reservation manager Jennifer were very help full and attentive , as were the dining room staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quiet hotel with excellent views!
Lovely place with excellent view over Knysna - staff very efficient and courteous. Little bit disappointed with breakfast - convoluted; coffee or juice both not both and one coffee - pay extra to refill. No replenishing of water in the room - slight feeling of money pinching.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb Issaquena
Amazing place. Great service, great rooms, great facilities and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was amazing, and the breakfast was delicious. Very helpful with things to do in the area too. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

HH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on earth
Thanks for a pleasant stay. The view was wonder full. The rooms were beautifull, especially the antiques. Just love everything, Koi fishes, breakfast, supper, the quietness and Nala the friendly Labby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
This is a nice hotel which is full of antiques. The rooms are done out nicely. The hotel is currently under some maintenance work due to the recent fires but is lucky to still be standing as the house next door was completely destroyed. My only complaint would be the noise of the air conditioning. Having turned off ours and the fridge as the made too much noise, I was still awoken by some other ac despite being the only guests (as it was put of season) and I was wearing earplugs. Breakfast is very good and staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zimkhitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality stay
I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The service is superb and the staff is very helpful and friendly. The room was nicely decorated and spacious. I would highly recommend this hotel for the location, staff, beautiful views from the pool area and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Georgette, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY nice hotel and VERY nice personnel.
Very pleasant place and all is perfect. The bed was very confortable and it was a quiet place.

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Fairlight, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, quiet hotel with a lovely view
We were welcomed by the owner and the manager and taken to a very nice first floor room with a spacious balcony overlooking the lagoon at Knysna. The room was well-appointed, the bed very comfortable and the facilities just perfect for a long weekend stay. I was unwell for a few days so was able to rest in peace. Breakfasts are served in a separate building and the chef could not do enough to ensure that breakfasts were enjoyable and freshly prepared.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend.
This hotel was stunning. From the service, views to the styling of the rooms. We had a big claw foot bath in our room which was big enough for two people. The honesty bar was fun and the DIY soft serve and popcorn was a fun novelty. Definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic B&B with views to die for
The host, Nan, and her team were extremely welcoming, helpful and informative and went out of their way to make our stay an enjoyable experience. It has only been open for less than a year and we think that Madison Manor is a fantastic B&B with outstanding views and service. We felt secure, there was plenty of parking and we used taxis to enjoy restaurants in the area rather than walk the hill!

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggelig og pent hotell med fantastisk utsikt. Veldig god mat og service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

tim

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Camila

Café da manhã muito bom, bar da Piscina com vinhos ótimos. Quarto e Statf bons!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Lage und unglaublich netter Service
Wir hatten eine Übernachtung gebucht. Unglaublich netter und familiärer Service. Haben wie so bisher noch nirgendwo erlebt. Die Herrin des Hauses hat uns zum Schluss sogar noch eine Alternativroute für den Rückweg ausgearbeitet. Unglaublich freundlich. Wir kommen wieder. Zudem hat das Hotel eine super Lage mit direktem Blick auf die Lagune von Knysna und nur eine kleine Anzahl an Zimmern, was den Aufenthalt nochmals angenehmer macht. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll. Teilweise erinnert es an ein Museum. Wirklich klasse!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo hotel em Knysna
Certamente um dos melhores hotéis em que já me hospedei. Tudo foi espetacular.

10/10 Excellent

Hasse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Knysna overview
We had a fantastic week in Knysna as the central point for our daily activities nearby. Location is on a hill but with a fabulous view. Walking down no problem and taxi always available when returning in evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöne Aussicht über Knysna
Die Lage des Hotels ist super...schön ruhig mit einer wundervollen Aussicht aber nicht all zu fern von Restaurants und shopping Möglichkeiten.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhafter Ausblick über Knysna, sehr freundliches Personal, schöner Pool, ordentliches Zimmer, Bett war etwas klein
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017