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Deluxe Suite
52 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Double - Garden View
29 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed
60 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Double Room
55 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lagoon View
45 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Double Room
47 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed
43 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room
46 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room
47 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Double Room
42 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room
46 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Double Room
46 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Double Room
49 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Double Room
48 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury lakefront country house, walk to Knysna Lagoon

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at St James of Knysna in Knysna, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Knysna Lagoon and a 3-minute drive from Knysna Waterfront. This luxury country house is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Simola Golf Course and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Knysna Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial country house include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at St James of Knysna, a bar/lounge which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 15
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1991
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Private picnics
  • Designer stores on site
  • Dock
  • Fully fenced
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

St James of Knysna offers 15 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 43
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

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

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Personal motorised watercraft on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Boat tours on site
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Canoe on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing lessons: Nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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

A credit 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the country house prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

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

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