10/10 Exceptional
I felt home when being there.
Wilhelm
Wilhelm, 3-night trip
The Knysna Belle
Beach B&B with bar/lounge, near Leisure Isle
Located near Knysna Lagoon, The Knysna Belle offers a charming haven with full breakfast and daily manager's reception. Bask in the sun on the terrace or by the seasonal outdoor pool, explore a good book from the library, or unwind in your room with free WiFi.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Connecting rooms available
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Outdoor pool access
- Free use of bicycles
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Terrace
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Library
- Lobby fireplace
- Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
- 7 bedrooms
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Terrace
$108 nightly
$125 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Poolside paradise
The seasonal outdoor pool at this property offers 24-hour access, comfortable loungers, and protective umbrellas for those sunny days.
Morning meal perks
This bed and breakfast offers a free full breakfast to jump-start the day. Travelers can also unwind with drinks at the on-site bar.
Premium sleep experience
Luxury awaits with premium bedding and bathrobes. Curated decor and blackout drapes ensure perfect rest. Private balconies enhance the experience.
Room options
Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
- Ocean view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View, Sea Facing
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
- Sea view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Poolside
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
7 bedrooms
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Corner
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ground Floor
Exceptional
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
- Lagoon view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Room, 1 Bedroom, Poolside
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
75 Bayswater Drive, Leisure Isle, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
About this property
The Knysna Belle
The Knysna Belle offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Leisure Isle and Knysna Lagoon. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.
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The Knysna Belle Reviews
Exceptional
10
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Everyone was really friendly!
Marco
10/10 Exceptional
Knysna Belle
We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Knysna Belle. It is a lovely property with fantastic views and such a tranquil location. The welcome we received was warm and our room was top notch. Leisure Usland is lovely and I wished we could stay longer
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Knysna Belle was one of my favourite places we stayed in on our trip. The staff were extremely friendly and nothing was to much trouble! The breakfast was to die for the food was fresh and delicious. The room was a gem with our own private patio overlooking the sea. I stupidly left my handbag behind and they posted it on to one of the other hotels we were staying at!
Sandra
10/10 Exceptional
Superb resting place in Knysna’s leisure island.
Following our intense 5 day hike in the mountains My wife and I had a 1 night stay at The Knysna Belle to rest and allow our bodies to breathe and recover. Michelle was super helpful knowledgeable and wonderful and she took great care of our comfort indeed. The place is beautiful set in a tranquil environment with Knysna heads visible and Mesmerising. Everything was perfect the room the bedding the bathroom was modern too. Lastly the most amazing breakfast was served by Michelle herself adding a nice and personal touch to our experience. I will definitely stay there again and recommend the Knysna Belle to everyone. ❤️❤️
Nasheer
Nasheer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stunning location, clean and comfortable room, excellent staff
Sean
Sean, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
O lugar é lindo, seguro, tranquilo. A pousada é um pouco antiga mas muito confortável. O café da manhã é gostoso.
Myriam
Myriam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Absolut bäst
Ett av de absolut mysigaste och trevligaste hotell vi någonsin bott på. Lugnt, familjärt med en fantastisk god frukost. Personalen jättetrevliga och vänliga. Härlig utsikt över lagunen.
Tomas
Tomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Séjour fantastique
Tout parfait , nous reviendrons
Benoit
Benoit, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente acomodação
Acomodação extremamente agradável. Ótimo café da manhã. A Michelle é uma excelente anfitriã.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Es war toll. Super Zimmer, Super Location, Super Unterkunft, Super Personal, Super Frühstück, Alles Super!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing experience! 10/10 would go again.
Walter
Walter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Unforgettable B&B with exceptional hospitality
The Knysna Belle exceeded all our expectations.
The room was exceptional; clean, comfortable, spacious and had everything you could need. The breakfasts were delicious and professionally presented. Michelle's hospitality was outstanding.
Jill Altenroxel
Jill Altenroxel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Outstanding
Outstanding accommodation, yummy food and first class staff and service.
The experience was faultless and 5 * all round. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone looking for the best.
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The Kynsna Belle was just lovely. Very comfortable, nice bed & linens, lovely house, bright & airy. Very quiet & peaceful. Breakfast was terrific! Michelle was super helpful and efficient. We loved walking around the island, borrowing their bikes for riding around the whole area. What a gorgeous location!
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit sehr netten Gastgebern. Liebevoll eingerichtet und gepflegt. Jeden Morgen gibt es ein abwechslungsreiches Frühstück. Ich komme wieder!
Angelika
Angelika, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Geweldige plek. Als extra mogen de gasten fietsen en kano's gebruiken. Leuk en handig in deze omgeving.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic place to stay. Perfect in every way.
We loved staying at the Knysna Belle on Leisure Isle - what a spectacular setting. Everything was fantastic about the stay: the location, the service, the quality of the rooms. A perfect place for a night en route. We also had a fantastic meal at the Olive Tree restaurant. The sunset was spectacular and it is ideal for walking, and for a morning run.
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We could not fault this property. From the warm welcome we received from Gabby, with tea and coffee offered on arrival. The room was very clean and spacious and nicely decorated. There was a safe and a tea & coffee tray with a jar of biscuits which was replenished daily. The WiFi was very good and although there was load shedding the guesthouse was not affected as it had a generator.
There is an honesty bar with so much choice and an ice machine. Guests also can use the lounge which again is nicely furnished and has a veranda overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. The views are stunning.
Breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked. There was also fresh fruit, tea,coffee and cereals. Freshly baked muffins and croissants were also available. Michelle was there at breakfast and again nothing was too much trouble, she was very welcoming and friendly and offered to book us a place to the nature reserve.
The outside areas were also spotless with plenty of sun beds around the pool. There were beach towels provided and they also offer guests free use of the canoes, kayaks and bikes which are in the garage.
The staff are a credit to the Knysna Belle so thank you Michelle, Gabby & Gillianne for your wonderful hospitality and for looking after us so well. We will be back next time we visit South Africa.
You will not be disappointed if you stay here
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They could not have done more to make our stay better
Graeme
Graeme, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Knysna Belle was amazing and I would definitely recommend it for anyone wanting to get away from everyday life
De Wet
De Wet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic location on an island. Great views. Ideal place to relax
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Direkt am Wasser
Unsere Zimmer Einrichtungen sind in die Jahre gekommen. Von Nachbarn und Straßen teilweise laut. Für paar Tage ist ok.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
... tolles Guesthouse
hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Liegt etwas ruhig, aber mit sehr schönem Blick auf die Bucht. Sehr schönes Zimmer, toller Garten und ein leckeres Frühstück. Service und Support ist richtig gut, kann man nur empfehlen.
Ulrich
Ulrich, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Kleines familiäres Hotel mit Verwöhnpaket
Es fehlt an nichts. Ob Strandzubehör wie Handtücher, Sonnenschirm und Stuhl oder die hauseigene gut gefüllte Bar zur Selbstbedienung. Man fühlt sich einfach wohl.
Steffen
Steffen, 3-night trip
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