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Hide Away Guest House

4.0 star property
Adventure guesthouse with full-service spa, connected to a shopping center, near Knysna Waterfront

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Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lounge

Reviews

9,2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is R1 957
R2 250 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 18 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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R1 975 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
2 Keerom Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 14 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront - 17 min walk
  • Knysna Quays - 17 min walk
  • Thesen Island - 3 min drive
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 33 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hide Away Guest House

Adjacent to a golf course, Hide Away Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Knysna. Guests can go for a swim in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with massages. Other highlights at this Colonial guest house include a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

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: 7 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited (max 8 spaces per unit)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Golf cart on site
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1940
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, Simola Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hide Away Guest House
Hide Away Guest House Knysna
Hide Away Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Hotel Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
Hide Away Guest House Knysna
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Hide Away Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hide Away Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hide Away Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Hide Away Guest House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hide Away Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hide Away Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hide Away Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Hide Away Guest House also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden and access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around Hide Away Guest House like?
Hide Away Guest House is located on the Strip in Paradise, a short 14-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon and 17 minutes' walk from Knysna Waterfront.

Hide Away Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9,2

Wonderful

9,4/10

Cleanliness

9,6/10

Staff & service

8,8/10

Amenities

9,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend.
A lovely room with stunning views. Lovely hosts who were very welcoming.
michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super stay at the Hide Away
We had a fabulous stay and were made very welcome. Colleen gave us great restaurant recommendations and kindly made reservations too. All of the restaurants were excellent. Our room was very comfortable with excellent views. The lounge area was great for evening card games with friends. Cecil makes a really tasty breakfast, the eggs were super!! Thanks Cecil 😀
John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend Knysna Stay (Karel & Mariska)
We had such a lovely stay at Hide Away Guest House Knysna. We felt such a warm welcome on our arrival there. Stunning room and oh that view of the lagoon is just breathtaking. And on top of all, delicious breakfast served every morning. We definitely recommend them to each and everyone x
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Knysna Classic
Colleen and Cecil were always available, friendly and helpful with tips about restaurants and site-seeing. The house was built in 1940 and is opposite the Knysna lagoon, just next to the N2 Highway on the way into/out of town. The house was classily decorated but the room had air conditioning, electric blankets, espresso machine, outdoor sitting area on the veranda and views of the heads. Breakfast was nice with plunger coffee, cheeses, eggs, muesli, fruit and juice. A lovely couple interested in current events and filling us in on their part of the world.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect, nothing to dislike, great host, excellent recommendations of places to visit and eat/drink. Very comfortable bed, stunning views from our balcony. Nice breakfasts and good conversation with the host Colleen, wouldn't hesitate to recommend
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

not recommend!
If I need to look for a place to stay I will choose another place. The picture are elusion. No value for your money The place are old. The room smells old There is no a private balcony as the picture. No privacy at all!!!The forget to worth the the most busy road N2 it’s in a front of the room and it’s very crowded from the cars. It’s difficult to sleep. No hot weather . It’s not worth the money.!!!
Tamar, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Colleen and Cecil made us very welcome at the guest house.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I thought that the property was more secluded rather than being a short distance from the main road. The room was very pleasant as was our hostess. The area was very nice and easy walking distance from the tourist areas. As a general comment on the garden route I would not recommend it and am surprised that it is so highly reviewed. I was very disappointed.
LINDA, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

January 19
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and safe location over-viewing the bay. Hosts are very friendly with a lot of good hints for nearby restaurants and possible activities. Thank you for the great time - Christoph
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you Coleen & Cecil for 2 great nights at your establishment. We were booked for 1 night but ended up back for a second night (what happened in Knysna stays in Knysna - lol). We were greeted by Coleen with wine, tea or coffee upon our arrival. Our rooms were very spacious, clean, tidy and more than expected. Breakfast was a variety and treat prepared by Cecil and served by Coleen. The view from the balcony was beautiful. There were some beautiful one of a kind furniture pieces in the home. Coleen was a wealth of knowledge and very helpful assisting with our plans. We would definitely visit again and also recommend this location. Thanks Coleen, Cecil and staff. Doug , Maureen, Owen
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views
We had a very friendly welcome at this lovely guest house which has fantastic views across the Knysna lagoon. Colleen gave us excellent advice on where to eat and things to do around Knysna and the breakfasts were just the ticket!
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peace and tranquility in a paradise garden setting
A lovely stay in a comfortable, quiet guesthouse owned and run by a wonderfully hospitable couple, Cecil and Colleen. Thank you, I felt as if I was staying with family. A few minutes walk away from the centre of Knysna, the Hide Away Guest House sits in beautifully tended gardens far enough from the road with good views of the lagoon. My room was comfortable, spacious and perfect for my stopover
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance from the entrance to Victoria Falls, great staff and hotel.
Mimi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice older bed and breakfast that's been well maintained. The owners are friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great! Location is good, very close to town.
Marie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality exceptional made my stay very comfortable Will recommend this gem to all my friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointing, not four stars.
Having stayed in six other 4 star guest houses on the same trip, the Hide Away fell far short of the standard of the other places. We rated the other guest houses deservedly highly. We would definitely return to those but not the Hide Away.
Nicholas, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

great location, great advice
Hotel is in a great location, just on the edge of town. It has a nice pool, secure parking, lovely breakfast, large rooms, a strong flow in the shower, and -- most importantly -- Colleen is a font of information. Unfortunately, our rooms smelled a bit mildewy. I'm not a fussy person but it bothered my eyes. My kids, in the next room, did not complain. Also bed was too firm for my tastes, but that is better than too soft in my opinion.
2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Musty smelling room. Breakfast ok but cooked food mostly disappointing. Wouldn’t stay here again.
u, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing,with great views
As it mentions,Hidden away overlooking the Knysna bay and estuary. Well run by a very friendly couple,who will help with local activities and where to dine and visit. Large rooms with fridge,satalite tv,and wifi.rooms overlooking the bay have a veranda to sit out on, small swimming pool with lounges and a small gym are available too.Very nice cooked breakfast too. Great place to stay if you are in Knysna.
Mick , 6-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highlight of Garden Route trip.
Our stay was a highlight of our trip along the Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to Capetown. We would certainly stay there again on future trips. Our highest recommendation for a first class B & B stay.
ADRIAN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely B&B in Knysna
Excellent B&B with very friendly and helpful hosts. Large room. Great facilities.
SteveNZ, 2-night trip with friends
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