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Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 star property
Hotel in Knysna with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May

Explore the area

Map
Waterfront Drive, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
  • 19 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Knysna

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a short 5-minute stroll of Knysna Lagoon. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, Breakfast Restaurant, is open for breakfast. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free wired Internet in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Knysna Central hotel include Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knysna Quays - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thesen Island - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leisure Isle - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Hotel in Knysna with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays. Parking is available for a fee.

This Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays offers 123 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Parking on site (ZAR 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 30 per day

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays on 16 May 2025 start from NZ$174.00, 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.

Is parking available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays has a self car park for ZAR 30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

The closest beach to Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is Brenton Beach (6.1 km).

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary English brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 319 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

theres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Port Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, very clean

Great location, quiet, close to restaurants, free parking beside the hotel, great buffet breakfast, heated pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walking, close to great dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dheeraj

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Superb place by waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

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

6/10 Okay

anil

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kumlesen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just love Knysna
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Canterbury

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ann

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

2 night stay

Good pool area to relax. Safe and easy walk to town and on the doorstep of harbour restaurants. Nice view of harbour from room. A little dated compared to other hotels we’ve stayed during our travels but good and convenient nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

salma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
No dining options or room service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Warrington

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alida, Lakewood Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidriaan, warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed communicating with the staff. The front desk manager Lee was very friendly and accommodating. Overall stay was awesome
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023