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aha The Rex Hotel

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Knysna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Boating
Food court
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Aerial view

Reviews

8,8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is R1 696
R1 950 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
8 Gray Steet, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Waterfront - 19 min walk
  • Knysna Quays - 19 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 6 min drive
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 33 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

aha The Rex Hotel

When visiting Knysna, aha The Rex Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free bike rentals and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 83 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 485 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 450.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 500 per stay

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Rex Hotel Knysna
Rex Knysna
aha Rex Hotel Knysna
aha Rex Hotel
aha Rex Knysna
aha Rex
aha The Rex Hotel Hotel
aha The Rex Hotel Knysna
aha The Rex Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does aha The Rex Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, aha The Rex Hotel 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 aha The Rex Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at aha The Rex Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at aha The Rex Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by aha The Rex Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 485 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at aha The Rex Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 450.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at aha The Rex Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near aha The Rex Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around aha The Rex Hotel like?
Aha The Rex Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Knysna Waterfront and 19 minutes' walk from Knysna Quays.

aha The Rex Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8,8

Excellent

9,4/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

8,2/10

Amenities

9,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Harald, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Great stay! The hotel seemed quite new. We had an issue where the air conditioning did not work but the staff were quick to bring a fan to our room. We didn't try the breakfast as the hotel was well located to access coffee shops and restaurants. Would recommend for a short trip for a location with great value for money.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay however, it would be great if there were more TV channels available.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Modern
Very good and modern
Siyabonga, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

2/10 Poor

Stay away. Terrible service
Had an emergency’s and had to drive down to Knysna. Arrived at hotel, after I made a booking, and hotel was closed. Locked. Lights off. No one there. Absolutely horrible
André, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rex Knysna
Extremely friendly staff, convenient location to waterfront, within walking distance
Logan, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay
I had a pleasant stay, the room was neat and comfortable
Lufuno, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel, bad experience
The hotel looks brand new and even though the rooms are not so big, they are very comfortable and clean. The location is also great, walking distance to the Waterfront pier. We would have had a really good night of sleep if it werent for the extremely loud guests that started slamming doors at 6 am. Even though I called the reception to inform them, they couldnt handle the problem and the guests were still making a lot of noise until 08:30 when I gave up sleeping. The hotel is good but we had a bad experience.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A good property offering all that you require, I was there only one night ad it offered me a good nights sleep
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

AC did not work, wifi did not work. Concrete structure very loud
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location for exploring Knysna only a short walk down the Quay where’s there a lots of restaurants and bars to enjoy. Room was clean functional and bed was comfy. Parking was really good and safe. Breakfast was nice apart from the attitude of some of the waitress’s who were very grumpy and the worst we came across in our 2 weeks trip on the Garden Route. Overall a nice place to stay.
3-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient location, good breakfast and lots of parking. Just stayed here one night and would stay again.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Rebecca, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient
Modern hotel with a great breakfast. But lacks security control, anyone can get to the rooms.
Karsten, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The lobby seemed clean enough, however it is definitely a no frills hotel. I've learned through this trip to never stay at an aha hotel again. They are the worst! This was the only hotel that didn't offer us bottled water or breakfast. When I asked if they could at least fill up my waterbottle, she took it and filled it with sink water.
Lauren, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ronald, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay.
We were a little sceptical about the reviews, however we had a great stay and actually booked another night. We stayed in a luxury studio, fabulous. Please note that the hotels.com map is WRONG for this hotel. It is near the Protea hotel and Waterfront Quay area. Recommend the Drydock and Bazala restaurants, both very good, especially the tempura crocodile tails!!!
Frank, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Room was a lot smaller than expected.
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aha The Rex is a very nice hotel, located in the safe and cosy waterfront area of Knysna, in less then 5 minutes walk to the waterfront restaurants, cafes and small port area, a very touristic and pleasant side of Knysna. The staff was extremely helpful and nice, the breakfast was absolutely amazing, and the room (which was a standard) was very large, excellent to accomodate families with kids. The hotel has a secured parking and looks new, modern, and well maintained. Overall, despite the current 4-starts such hotel has, you will have the feeling of staying in a 5-stars hotel. We travelled as a family, with our 7 months baby, and had a great stay at Aha The Rex Hotel, a gateway to the amazing Garden Route. The entire drive from Cape Town to Knysna and back, through N2 and Route 62, was lovely and safe, and we highly recommend visiting the amazing Western Cape province.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Rex hotel
Clean hotel,friendly staff,great location...everything was just perfect!
Neil, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little gem and great all round experience. A most hearty breakfast to set you up for the day.
Peter, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night romance trip
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