Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna, Garden Route

Virgin rating

Garden Suite
Garden Suite
Social Eatery
Garden Suite
Garden Suite
Social Eatery

The hotel

Set on a secluded old country estate near Knysna's famous lagoon, Knysna Hollow was once a country estate, and the conversion to a hotel has been a spectacular success. A perfect base for an exploring couple, or a family set on making magical memories along the Garden Route and surrounding areas, with Knysna well known for its rich green forests and endless lakes. By day, you can explore the lagoon with a ferry trip and peruse the little town of Knysna. Or for the nature lover Knysna is home to a myriad of flora and fauna including Knysna Elephant Park. End the day with an authentic meal at Social Eatery & Bar - the hotels social hub, before retreating to your elegantly decorated garden suite, where you can rest your head in a super king-size bed!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Tucked away in the heart of the Garden Route, just minutes from Knysna resort centre. Approximately 5-hour drive from Cape Town and just 2.4 km from Knysna.

Hotel information

44 Garden Suites, all contemporary in style with air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi, Nespresso coffee maker, mini-bar fridge, private patios facing the swimming pools and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Family Rooms are also available. These adjoining rooms offer inter-leading passageways and can be converted into two double-room Family Suites. 

Social Eatery & Bar (contemporary, casual restaurant. Serving breakfast, café lunches, bar snacks and dinner). Wine cellar. 2 swimming pools. Garden Lounge areas with local wooden sofas and armchairs. Mezzanine Library with 3 workstations. Boules court. Herb garden. Bike hire*. Complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Complimentary parking. 

* Denotes local charge. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Knysna Hollow Country Estate: A Stay to Remember

Nov 17, 2023 Kate B New York City, New York

I was on a tour with Locations Africa. This was one of our more wonderful stays while traveling. The bed, bedding, pillows all perfect. I just wanted to luxuriate in my bed but glad I rallied for dinner on site. I'd also like to give a shout out to some of the exemplary staff. Max, who helped me with my bags and gave me a tutorial of all the… Read more
I was on a tour with Locations Africa. This was one of our more wonderful stays while traveling. The bed, bedding, pillows all perfect. I just wanted to luxuriate in my bed but glad I rallied for dinner on site. I'd also like to give a shout out to some of the exemplary staff. Max, who helped me with my bags and gave me a tutorial of all the gadgets in my room. Wonderful. Also, Nkosi, was always there to ensure we had all we needed and all was going smoothly. Thank. you! Petros was another asset to the establishment. And let us not forget the front desk staff: Cheryl and Lethu. So helpful. You've got a great team and it makes the place a wonderful experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect!

Oct 23, 2023 Tour38336389500

Amazing place! Everything was perfect, begging with the lovely Lethu in reception, always pleasant and ready to help with endless patient. Rooms are fantastic - very clean, well equipped and designed, lovely garden for kids to play and parents to relax. Very good restaurant. It was really hard for us to leave !
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to Celebrate your Birthday.

Sep 1, 2023 Navigate42569658528

What a beautiful tranquil Stay. The environment was clean the land scape is kept on point . The rooms are clean and the food was amazing. Friendly staff very caring and thoughtful, we were very well taken care of not to forget our car got a lovely surprise wash from the long drive . We appreciate your great hospitality.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfortable and great stay.

Aug 18, 2023 V3627NFjw

Stayed 3 nights and had a great time. We had two rooms interconnected for the family. Big and spacious... breakfast gave excellent choice, something for everyone. Ate in the restaurant one evening, very good food and kids catered for too. Throughly enjoyable stay, recommended. We were able to have a game of padel which we all loved on site.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good hotel to visit the area.

Jul 30, 2023 keithh263 Urmston, United Kingdom

We stayed here for a few days as part of a tour of the cape. The hotel was a 30 minute walk from Knysna centre, OK to walk one way on a good footpath along the river. The hotel clean and the staff were very friendly. The rooms were not in the main building and umbrellas and torches were provided to cope with the load sharing, the main building had… Read more
We stayed here for a few days as part of a tour of the cape. The hotel was a 30 minute walk from Knysna centre, OK to walk one way on a good footpath along the river. The hotel clean and the staff were very friendly. The rooms were not in the main building and umbrellas and torches were provided to cope with the load sharing, the main building had a generator/power but not the rooms. We liked the hotel and would stay again. Read less