Knysna Wayside Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Knysna with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
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Front of property
Balcony
First Floor | Living area
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Pledge Square, 48 Main Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 8005
  • Knysna Lagoon
    9 min walk
  • Pezula Championship Course
    10 min walk
  • Knysna Quays
    11 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    32 min drive

Room options

First Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - twin
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Knysna

Knysna Wayside Inn places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a short 5-minute stroll of Pledge Nature Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Knysna guest house include Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Quays.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thesen Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Knysna Wayside Inn

Guesthouse in Knysna with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Knysna Wayside Inn. Self parking is free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Knysna Wayside Inn offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 credit cards
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 and Diners Club.

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 Knysna Wayside Inn?

Yep, Knysna Wayside Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Knysna Wayside Inn?

The closest beach to Knysna Wayside Inn is Buffalo Bay Beach (7.7 km).

Is Knysna Wayside Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Knysna Wayside Inn is a hit with families.

Does Knysna Wayside Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Knysna Wayside Inn?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Knysna Wayside Inn?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Knysna Wayside Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Knysna Wayside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Knysna Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

pl

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Claudelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James Teare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply an excellent lodge....

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, quaint and relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

denise

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast
Nice place, lovely staff, great breakfast. Clean and well situated. Great value.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value in Knysna
Very helpful lady on reception. Room was comfy but traffic noise could be a problem for light sleepers-ask for a room at the back. Breakfast was served on the verandah at the back which was nice. It was also good. Honesty bar in reception worked well. Would recommend.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
For a one-night stop in Knysna
It was ok for one night, within walking distance of some shops, the waterfront and restaurants. They were friendly and helpfull and breakfast was very good.

8/10 Good

Gary, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm, comfy, convenient
From the first step inside reception the warmth of hospitality and helpfulness was tangible. A great stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Marta Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Importante point
Very good. But ,there was noise arround the room and the bed is little small.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

LEONARDO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Não recomendo
Tem boa localização, próximo do Waterfront, a equipe é simpática e atenciosa. Bom café da manhã para o preço. Chuveiro excelente, com água quente e forte. Porém, não recomendo. O wi-fi não funcionou bem, a vizinhança é barulhenta (uma pizzaria e um bar) e o lençol da cama estava manchado e as fronhas tinham cheiro de usadas. Encontramos também restos de plástico deixado por outros hóspedes no carpete. Ou seja, a limpeza é muito ruim.

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dentro da normalidade
Foi um estadia tranquila. Estacionamento bom e seguro e equipe treinada. Café da manhã de acordo pelo valor da estadia

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não recomendo
Hotel com estrutura muito ruim. Uma casa velha com vários quartos. Banheiro sem privacidade. Os quartos não têm frigobar. Café da manhã fraquíssimo. Apesar de ser em uma boa localização, melhor seria ficar mais próximo do waterfront. Portanto, a não ser que não tenha possibilidade de investir um pouco mais na estadia em Knysna, não recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Kaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Boende i Knysna
Centralt läge med gångavstånd till centrum, men bullrigt, egen parkering. Lite nedgånget. Plast på frukostborden...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Хороший отель
Хороший отель, вкусные завтраки, парковка. Рядом магазины, Spar. Отель находится в оживленном районе, рядом бары,не выспались, очень шумно.

6/10 Okay

Lars Erik

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schlechtes Hotel in sehr lauter Kneipenumgebung
Ein sehr in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, in dem viel gemacht werden müsste... Wir hatten das Zimmer zum Marktplatz und bis nach 2.00 Uhr nachts war es von dem angrenzenden Restaurant unmöglich laut!! Die Matratzen sind völlig durchgelegen und uralt. Wir würden diese Unterkunft nicht wieder buchen. Es war auf unserer 3,5 wöchigen SA- Reise mit Abstand das schlechteste Hotel.

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente localizaçao
Hotel com boa localizaçao, perto de Waterfront, bares, restaurantes e comercio.

6/10 Okay

Claes, Bålsta, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
An updated gem with memories of the past.
New management has updated and improved this classic hotel. The nearby pub is a disturbance unless you go there yourself. Good restaurants are not close by within walking distance.

8/10 Good

EDUARDO

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