St James of Knysna

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury country house with 2 outdoor pools, near Knysna Lagoon

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St James of Knysna puts you a short five-minute drive from Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Waterfront. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is R4 703
R5 409 total
includes taxes & fees
04 Oct - 05 Oct

Why we love this property

Breakfast and bubbles
Local and international cuisine awaits at the restaurant. This hotel offers free buffet breakfast, private picnics, and in-room champagne service.
Golfer's country retreat
Swing away at this country house's driving range. Hit the bar or fitness room after perfecting that golf stroke on the practice green.
Nature's playground
Set on a serene lake, this hotel offers prime fishing and kayaking adventures. A charming terrace and picnic area create perfect outdoor relaxation spots.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A spacious bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a dining area.

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

  • Lake view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

  • Partial lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, a balcony, and a dining area.

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

  • Lagoon view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

  • Lagoon view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

  • Partial lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a dresser, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

  • Lake view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

  • Lagoon view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea through an open archway.

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red armchair, and large windows with curtains.

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

  • Lake view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
The Point, Eastford, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Garden Route National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Friday Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Brenton Beach - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 40 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 59 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Resto-Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

St James of Knysna

  • St James of Knysna puts you a short five-minute drive from Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Waterfront. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Boat/paddles
  • Fishing
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1991
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Golf driving range on site
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores on site
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Special features

Dining

St James of Knysna - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 800 per room (one-way)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Also known as

Knysna St James
St James House Knysna
St James Knysna
The St James Knysna
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel Knysna
St James Knysna Country House
St James Country House
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel
St James of Knysna Knysna
St James of Knysna Country House
St James of Knysna Country House Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does St James of Knysna offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St James of Knysna 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 St James of Knysna?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at St James of Knysna?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at St James of Knysna?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by St James of Knysna?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 800 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St James of Knysna?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at St James of Knysna and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the country house's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a picnic area. St James of Knysna also has a garden.

What's the area around St James of Knysna like?

St James of Knysna is a short 1-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon and 14 minutes' walk from Friday Market.

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Reviews

St James of Knysna Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,8

Cleanliness

9,2

Location

9,6

Staff & service

9,4

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular location , amazing staff in an amazing town !!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcome, amazing staff and real comfort.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel in a quiet location. Staff are excellent and trip on the hotel’s own boat is a bonus. Pools are both lovely and our room/suite was lovely with great views of the lagoon.
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional staff and hotel

Wonderful hotel with exceptional amazing staff who work as a team looking after their guests. Sandi leads this wonderful team.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and quiet hotel in Knysnia

I liked the hotel as I got a spacious beautiful room giving towards the lake. Very quiet. Very good and attentive staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here, we stayed in the Lady Anne Suite and it was amazing. The views over the lagoon were super and Sandy could not do enough for us. Was very helpful about suggesting activities for us and restaurants to eat in. It's a little bit out of town but they can arrange transfer for you which are quite reasonable. We had a really great relaxing stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

St James was a perfect stay in Knysna - we wished we had booked additional nights, the hotel is a little further out of town but it is quiet, tranquil & the staff were so helpful in organising transport when required. Thanks to Sandy & the team!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stop on garden route

Excellent stop in Knysna. Very good professional and helpful service. Have shared before and would return
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel overlooking an even more beautiful lagoon. We had a large room overlooking the lagoon and there are some huge suites. The staff were all friendly and excellent. Norman was extremely helpful and happy to advise us on how to get the most from the time we had in Knysna, including an excellent restaurant recommendation.
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10/10 Exceptional

We just spent two nights at St James and we loved it. It it right in front lot the Knysna lagoon and offers a great boat ride to all guests, which we enjoyed. We were upgraded on arrival by the very kind staff who man the reception. Knysna is a very interesting destination, we loved the Two Heads excursion to the ocean. We recommend Dt James to all travellers to Knysna and we would like to thank the staff for the very profesional and kind atttitude.
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10/10 Exceptional

Memorable experience

I felt a bit like royalty.... Such a pleasureable experience! And everyone goes out of their way to help you.... And the free boat ride of course was very nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

This must be the best place to stay in Knysna. I agonized about whether to stay here or closer in town and I definitely made the right choice. Everyone in ZA seems nice but the St James is beyond nice. It really is lovely to come back to a place where people go above and beyond. Great breakfast overlooking the water without the crowd. Nice place to have a cocktail after dinner. Huge room with great views. Private, safe parking area. I never even used the beautiful boat which other guests took advantage of. Enjoy!
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff is super helpful- a true 5 star hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and property. Large and immaculate rooms. A must stay place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room (apartment)was fabulous.
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10/10 Exceptional

Boat trip was awesome, staff amazing, drinks were outstanding, food was perfect. I will come here again, for sure!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel right on the lagoon. We had a spectacular view from our room and it was so peaceful waking up to the sightband sound of the still lagoon. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice Accommodations!!

Fabulous hotel and top shelf service. We were greeted at the door, escorted to the bar/salon seating area to have a glass of bubbly while doing the checkin process in comfort. We were lucky enough to get a complimentary upgrade and our bags were in our beautiful room when we got there. The room was large and comfortable. Bed and linens were perfect. Breakfast was a choice of hot or a buffet, or both...but all amazing. Staff were all professional, but very warm and welcoming. I recommend this hotel very highly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr grosses Zimmer mit Blick auf die Lagune. Personal war sehr aufmerksam ,hilfsbereit und freundlich
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxus der nicht aufgesetzt wirkt, dezent aber stilvoll, Suite Lady Anne mit toller Aussicht, perfekter Service, eine Oase zum Wohlfühlen.
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10/10 Exceptional

StJames

Super schöner Ort. Zuvorkommendes und freundliches Personal!
Zufahrt
Blick zum See
Frühstücken auf der Terasse
Inkl. Privatboot-Ausflug
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10/10 Exceptional

Excepcional!

O hotel é lindo! Local calmo, em frente à Knysna Lagoon! Os quartos são grandes, limpos e confortáveis. O café da manhã é maravilhoso! O atendimento é impecável. Fizemos um passeio de barco (oferecido gratuitamente pelo hotel) guiado pelo Alex, que além de muito educado e atencioso, foi um excelente guia do nosso passeio! Voltaria mil vezes para esse hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellenter Service, schöne Zimmer und traumhaft schöner Blick von der Terrasse und dem Gemeinschaftsraum. Es ist in absoluter ruhiger Lage. Einerseits ist das wunderschön, andererseits - und gepaart damit, dass es im Hotel außer Frühstück kein Essen gibt - muss man doch häufig mit dem Auto ins Zentrum oder zu anderen Orten fahren.
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10/10 Exceptional

Die Lage des Hotels an der Laguneist bezaubernd! Es gibt wahnsinnig viel zu unternehmen in der Umgebung! Besonders haben wir das Picknick des Hotels am Strand genossen, ebenso das Angebot des Hotels,die Bootsfahrt an der Lagune! Klysma ist ein Traum besonders s ab n diesem Platz!