Hotels on the beach in Knysna, South Africa
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Knysna. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 2 Amazing Beach Hotels in Knysna
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1 Leisure Isle Lodge
Leisure Isle
Located along the Bollard Bay in Knysna, Leisure Isle Lodge features a normal standard pool, and an a la carte restaurant. The spacious luxury suites feature views of Bollard Bay, the gardens or the pool. They all come with elegant décor, seating areas and private bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Guests can enjoy meals at Daniela’s Fine Dining restaurant, as well as massages, pedicures and facials at the spa. The lodge also offers free private parking. Leisure Isle Lodge is 1.9 mi away from the Knysna Heads and 6.2 mi away from the Knysna town center. Featherhead Nature Reserve is 15 mi away and Plettenberg Bay is 22 mi away.
Address 87 Bayswater Drive Leisure Isle Show on map- Swimming pool
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2 Bollard Bay House Leisure Isle
Perfectly set in Knysna, Bollard Bay House offers luxury accommodation alongside the Knysna River. The house has an outdoor pool and a bar. Guests can enjoy an array of water sports a stone's throw away. The guests rooms are chic with white furnishings and marine hue finishes, highlighting the seaside atmosphere of Bollard Bay. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Complete with a hairdryer and free bathroom amenities, the private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower. Extras include an outside seating are. At Bollard Bay House you will find a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The bed and breakfast is 5.8 km from Pezula Golf Club, 4.2 km from Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach. Simola Golf Course is a 25-minute drive from the property.
Address 101 Bayswater Drive, Leisure Isle Show on map- Swimming pool
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