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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | Jetted bathtub
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Cherry Lane, Welbedacht, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Friday Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Studio Suite (Fynbos)

Luxury Studio Suite (Fynbos)

  • Partial lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View | Jetted bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Studio Suite (Bird's eye)

Comfort Studio Suite (Bird's eye)

  • Lagoon view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Lagoon view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Knysna

With a stay at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge in Knysna, you'll be steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 2-minute drive from Friday Market. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Garden Route National Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Knysna Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Friday Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Garden Route National Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Knysna Quays - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at the guesthouse's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2100 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, Ann Arbor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, comfortable rooms, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, fantastic view from lagoon view room & great breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth a visit

Lovely outlook over the lagoon. Lots to do and see in the area. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A special relaxing place to stay.

A very lovely place to stay. There was a roaring open fire while we ate our delicious breakfast. Our accommodation was very comfortable. This was the most expensive place we steyed in while in South Africa and the only one that didn't give us free bottles of water. There is a charge of £1 for each pod of coffee for the machine in the room, although sachets & tea bags are free with an electric kettle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply its ammazing , inspiring , great

Its one of the most beutifule hotel i had seen in my life it was the best hotel for my honeymoon great privacy inspiring lagoon view , romantic touches from the staff the design of the bathroom is amazing , location was suitable to my tour distances , we decided to go back there for our anniversary Special thanx to the staff who are always smilling and welcoming Thanx for miss. Madelin , mr.fish , mr.jhon and all other staff , i recommend the elephant hide of knysna for any couple specially for honeymoon
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

chaowei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

View you want to wake up to and sleep in to

The place was amazing stay. Simply views and the idea of staycation in the wilderness! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

8/10 Good

Eytan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A feedback on elephant hide Knysna

When arriving we got a room which was not good and suitable for us, limited view to the lagoon. After raising our dissatisfection we got a new comfortable room with a beautifull view. The second room was bigger and nice - overall we were very satisfied. Breakfast was nice, the staff is friendly with good service attitude.

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best 3 night out of 19 in South Africa

The best place we stayed in regarding comfort, view, local area and value for money was by far elephant hide. I spent my 19 days honeymoon all over South Africa, so trust me when I say it is one of the best. Having said that, the pool area is too small, but we weren't there for the pool and we never had breakfast so I can't help you here either.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Panoramic lagoon views

The views from each private lodge make this a very memorable place. Add to that the spacious comfortable rooms, the very friendly and helpful staff and a great breakfast and we would definitely recommend it and stay again. We had a slight problem with the air conditioning which the manager (Fish) got straight onto. As they couldn't get hold of the repair guy they offered us a complimentary bottle of wine which was much appreciated and a change of room. The problem actually sorted itself out!

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great, fairly secluded, spot!

We stayed just one night on our trip across the Garden Route. It's a very nice place and the staff was great and flexible for us. While it's a little bit outside of Knysna, it's not too far, and the seclusion is a nice benefit!

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerk

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CHIARA, SAN ZENO NAVIGLIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regis

Excelente localização e café da manhã. Staff very friendly. I really recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bettina , Rhein-Main-Gebiet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderschöne Blockhütte

Nach einer etwas holperigen Anfahrt gelangt man zu einem gemütlichen Blockhaus. Unsere eigene Blockhütte nr. 4 war hervorragend ausgestattet und bot einen wunderschönen Blick auf die Bucht. Im Badezimmer gab es auch von der Badewanne und von der Dusche aus den gleichen schönen Ausblick. Badewanne mit Whirlpool. Große Minibar und Kaffee im Zimmer. Auch das Frühstück war sehr vielseitig. Während des Frühstücks kommt die Gastgeberin und hilft bei der Tagesplanung wenn man das möchte.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bellissimo!!!

La vacanza in Sudafrica è già di per sè meravigliosa e questo hotel la impreziosisce ancora di più.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

VINCENT, Montpellier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vue spectaculaire sur le lagoon

Très bonne prestation et tres belle chambre avec un panorama spectaculaire sur le lagoon... Hôtel très bien situé dans un cadre semi verdoyant. Très belle piscine a débordement sur le lagoon. Petit déjeuner très correct et personnel très serviable. Extérieur commun manque de place.

10/10 Excellent

jürgen, Braunschweig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Entspannung und dezenter Luxus

Alles schön - tolle Zimmer , gutes Frühstück , klasse Service ( Dank an Elli u Fish ) immer da ,sehr bescheiden und immer freundlich !!! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt !!

10/10 Excellent

C. & P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super, excellent....

Sehr ruhige Gegend in einer urtümlichen Umgebung. Wunderbare Aussicht auf die Lagune. Der Service war weit über den Erwartungen und stellte manches grosses Hotel in den Schatten. Die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Mitarbeiter verdient 5 Sterne. Wir werden auf jeden Fall dort wieder buchen. Das nächste mal allerdings viel länger. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon darauf.