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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View
50 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Family Suite
60 square metres
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View
45 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Fynbos)
45 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Bird's eye)
45 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge in Knysna, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 14 minutes by foot from Friday Market. This upscale guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Garden Route National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Knysna Lagoon.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels are provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

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).

Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Cherry Lane, Knysna, Western Cape 6570

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 8
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free train station pickup
  • Year Built – 2004
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Covered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Number of stairs to reach property 3
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Premium TV channels
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Balcony or patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1
  • Smart TV
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair
  • Travel cot
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Debit cards

Pets allowed (no fees)

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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  • Elephant Hide Knysna
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We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October 01 to April 30.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

National Rating

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

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