Hide Away Guest House

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Knysna with a full-service spa

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Executive Room, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Hide Away Guest House offers scenic views of Knysna Waterfront with upscale comforts. Enjoy golf, relax on the sunny terrace, or book a treatment at Simola Spa. Features in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with loungers, and a peaceful atmosphere praised by guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Economy Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 237 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
2 Keerom Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Knysna Quays - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Simola Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinity Premium Coffee Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Muse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hide Away Guest House

Upscale guest house near Knysna Waterfront
Located close to Featherbed Nature Reserve and Simola Golf Course, Hide Away Guest House provides free English breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a terrace. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this guest house. Treat yourself to a massage at Simola Spa, the on-site spa. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club and express check-out
  • A front desk safe, a bike cleaning area and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hide Away Guest House boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hide Away Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Hide Away Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hide Away Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hide Away Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hide Away Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hide Away Guest House located?

Located in Paradise, this spa guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Knysna Waterfront, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Simola Golf Course and Brenton Beach. Featherbed Nature Reserve is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) away.

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