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aha The Rex Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Dining
Interior entrance
Bicycling
Exterior
Experience the warm hospitality at aha The Rex Hotel, where upscale comfort meets family-friendly fun. Unwind in the garden or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas. With free in-room WiFi, a restaurant, and multilingual staff on hand to help you make memories.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £68
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Knysna, aha The Rex Hotel is in the suburbs. Knysna Quays and Featherbed Boat Cruises are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving.
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Map
8 Gray Steet, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Waterfront - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Simola Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪L'opera - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬11 min walk

About this property

aha The Rex Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the suburbs
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at aha The Rex Hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and concierge services
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 83 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 450.00
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 165 for adults and from ZAR 83 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 485 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 450.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does aha The Rex Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at aha The Rex Hotel?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at aha The Rex Hotel on 2 Oct 2025 start from £67.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is aha The Rex Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at aha The Rex Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at aha The Rex Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM to midnight.

What time is check-out at aha The Rex Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 450.00 (subject to availability).

Does aha The Rex Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 485 per person applies.

Where is aha The Rex Hotel located?

This family-friendly Knysna hotel is located in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Lagoon are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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