11 Herons Way, Lower Old Place, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
What's nearby
Knysna Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Knysna Waterfront - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Thesen Island - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Leisure Isle - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 30 min drive
George (GRJ) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Red Bridge Brewing Co - 17 min walk
White Washed - 16 min walk
Salt & Petal - 3 min drive
Bosun's Pub & Grill - 6 min walk
34 Tapas & Oysters - 5 min drive
About this property
Knysna Herons Guest House
Adjacent to a golf course, Knysna Herons Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Knysna. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and kayaking, parasailing and scuba-diving are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and fridges.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Barbecue grills
Free reception (selected days)
What to do
Beach nearby
Access to nearby health club
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Sofa bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 80 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 150 (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 900
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 300 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards.
Also known as
Herons Guest House
Herons Guest House Knysna
Knysna Herons
Knysna Herons Guest House
Knysna Herons Guest House B&B
Herons Guest House B&B
Knysna Herons Knysna
Knysna Herons Guest House Knysna
Knysna Herons Guest House Bed & breakfast
Knysna Herons Guest House Bed & breakfast Knysna
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Knysna Herons Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Knysna Herons Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Knysna Herons Guest House?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Knysna Herons Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. There's a charge of ZAR 150 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 300 (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Knysna Herons Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden. Knysna Herons Guest House also has access to a nearby health club.
Does Knysna Herons Guest House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a garden.
What's the area around Knysna Herons Guest House like?
Knysna Herons Guest House is located a short 7-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon.
Knysna Herons Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2017
The best place to stay in capetown
Greate place and location. You get more for the money you.pay
LETICIA
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
12 Mar 2017
A Definite Dissappointment.
We booked a b&b per the promotion but were told on arrival it was bed only. Manager did provide breakfast on first morning. Bed was awful, manager claimed it had new matress but it was very obviously not. Room lighting was poor, not possible to read by it. Very noisy due to many barking dogs and large bus engine started up at about 3:30 am close by.. At least the toilet facilities were acceptable but the sliding door came off rail. Fridge froze all food solid overnight. They did change our frozen fruit salad though.
Huge and dangerous step up to access room.
SL McNee
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2016
Convenient and beautifully styled guest house
Knysna is always worth a visit.
Herons Guest House was a perfect, private and peaceful place to rest our heads.
Clair
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8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2016
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2016
Nice...na
Wonderful place to stop over or even to spend a whole week. Nice welcome from Robert and really enjoyed the place, clean and quiet!
Amreesh
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8/10 Very good
4 Apr 2016
Our stay at Herons Guest House
We came to relax and that is exactly what we did .Found the location to be ideal.Robert the manager was very hospitable and we really appreciated it. We would definitely stay there again.
Leslie
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2016
Verified traveller
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6/10 Good
11 Jan 2016
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2014
Good location
Great host. Very knowledgeable. Clean and tidy unit. Well serviced.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 Jan 2013
We were staying at the bottom room, there was lot of noise foot steps from above and we ended up not to sleep at all the first day. The bed we slept on was so hard it is really needs to be changed.Not to mention the toilet seat..very old has dirty marks and stains. I had to shorten my days for 2days instead of 3.
VUYO
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4/10 Fair
7 Jan 2013
Misleading advertising
The advert says that rooms are airconditioned, ours certainly was not. The domestic helper told us none of the rooms are airconditioned. The heat was stiffling and we had to make do with a fan which did absolutely nothing. We booked for a family of four, when we got there we were told that they had no four sleeper rooms. The manager/owner said that he noticed that the reservation was for a four sleeper but as it said we had kids he did not "bother" to let us know. Both the kids had to sleep on the most uncomfortable roll out beds.the white bedding was so discoloured it looked grey. when we asked for pool towels we were given 2, thats all they had to spare. the owner said it was preferable if we used our own if we had them. Who carries their own towels on holiday? At the rate we paid it was an absolute waste of money.
Verified traveller
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4/10 Fair
11 Apr 2012
The family room allocated to us was sub standard. We had to duck our heads to get into the basement room and could not walk under a light fitting without hitting our heads. The linen was old and stained.
We did however receive a very warm and friendly welcome.
Barbara
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6/10 Good
1 Jan 2011
Nice enough for price
Nice, quiet neighborhood, residential. Nice host. Room itself was the only disappointing part.
Tim
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
10 Aug 2019
A reserver si il n'y a pas d'autre disponibilite
Literie tres moyenne avec drap house dechire.
JEAN FRANCOIS
JEAN FRANCOIS, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2018
AMANDA
AMANDA, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
10 Aug 2017
Ensemble voreect
sejour sympa malgré la météo contraire ( pluie , vent)
Grande chambre pour 4 avec cuisinette et petite salle de bain mais plutôt sombre
Probleme de coupure d électricité avec la pluie pas top.
La meme chose en été sans doute une autre vision .
roland
roland, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Mar 2017
Bom custo benefício
Na chegada toquei a campainha conforme indicado o interfone aparentemente não funcionava e demorou para aparecer uma funcionária para me atender, abrindo o portão. O estabelecimento fica em um lote com bastante desnível e a rua fica acima. Eles possuem vagas para estacionamento interno e fornecem o controle do portão juntamente com a chave do apartamento. O quarto é bom, mas a porta ficava prendendo na madeira abaixo, o que torna difícil abrir e fechar a mesma. A localização é razoável, ficando cerca de 2 km da região com maior quantidade de restaurantes e a 4 km de outra grande atração, The Heads. O café da manhã não estava incluso e solicitam 24h de antecedência para solicitar, acabei não usando esse serviço. De qualquer maneira é um bom custo X benefício
Augusto
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2016
komfortables B&B
Der Besitzer hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen und über Unternehmungen informiert. Es gab ein gutes Frühstück in einem sehr stilvoll eingerichteten Raum. Das Haus lag in einer gepflegten, sicheren Umgebung. Wir würden es sofort wiieder wählen und können es jedem empfehlen.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2016
Verified traveller
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6/10 Good
4 Mar 2016
Odpovídající
Pokojík velmi malý, vhodný opravdu jen na přespání. Interiér budovy nově a velmi vkusně zařízen, dobrá snídaně.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
14 Nov 2015
Carlo
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2015
Bernhard
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8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2015
dans un cadre reposant
Bel endroit, propre et bien tenu. Attention, impossibilité de prendre le petit déjeuner si vous ne l'avez pas réservé à l'avance.
Aurelie
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2015
Rigmor
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2014
tranquilité et amabilité du propriétaire
très bon endroit dans un cadre zen et KNYSNA fantastique. Très bonne escale entre la route des vins et Durban. En plus sur la route des fleurs.