Title: Knysna Herons Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Knysna Herons Guest House Adults-only bed & breakfast in Knysna with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595600/3595506/c36008ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595600/3595506/b70f918b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![30-inch TV with satellite channels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595600/3595506/4018ffbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595600/3595506/84046714.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3600000/3595600/3595506/1ab8cb9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Knysna Herons Guest House offers a peaceful coastal escape with its 18-hole golf course and outdoor pool. Travelers can relax on the terrace, connect to WiFi from their rooms, or spend time in the garden. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKnysna-Hotels-Knysna-Herons-Guest-House.h3595506.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKnysna-Hotels-Knysna-Herons-Guest-House.h3595506.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.04248%2C23.07054&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JJJ8IQAwa75THESc6f9idOuXBzk=) 11 Herons Way, Lower Old Place, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571 #### What's nearby - Knysna Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Knysna Waterfront - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Leisure Isle - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles - Pezula Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles #### Getting around - George (GRJ) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬7 min walk - ‪Salt & Petal - ‬3 min drive - ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Knysna Herons Guest House Bed & breakfast by the ocean You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a free manager's reception and a terrace at Knysna Herons Guest House. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - English breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and express check-in - A TV in reception, a reception hall and smoke-free property - Laundry services, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and high-speed Internet. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding, sofa beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 30-inch TVs with cable channels - Private gardens, fridges and electric kettles ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: ZAR 80 per person - Free manager's reception (select days) ### Things to do - 18-hole adjacent golf course - Outdoor pool - TV in common areas ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 30-inch TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Free local calls - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: ZAR 150 Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5:30 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 80 per person - Early check-in fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability) - Late check-in fee: ZAR 900 for check-in between 5 PM and 6 PM - Late check-out fee: ZAR 300 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night 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 major credit cards 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 This property does not have any lifts Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool ### 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 Herons Guest House Herons Guest House Knysna Knysna Herons Knysna Herons Guest House Knysna Herons Guest House B&B Herons Guest House B&B Knysna Herons Knysna Knysna Herons Guest House Knysna Knysna Herons Guest House Bed & breakfast Knysna Herons Guest House Bed & breakfast Knysna ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Knysna Herons Guest House have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Knysna Herons Guest House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Knysna Herons Guest House? > Limited spots are available. ### What time is check-in at Knysna Herons Guest House? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 150 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 5 PM to 6 PM for a fee of ZAR 900. ### What time is check-out at Knysna Herons Guest House? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 300 (subject to availability). ### Where is Knysna Herons Guest House located? > Situated in Knysna, this golf bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Knysna Herons Guest House Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Staff & service ### 8.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6/10 Okay #### JEAN FRANCOIS 10 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness #### A reserver si il n'y a pas d'autre disponibilite Literie tres moyenne avec drap house dechire. ##### JEAN FRANCOIS Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AMANDA 7 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### AMANDA Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### roland 10 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness #### Ensemble voreect sejour sympa malgré la météo contraire ( pluie , vent) Grande chambre pour 4 avec cuisinette et petite salle de bain mais plutôt sombre Probleme de coupure d électricité avec la pluie pas top. La meme chose en été sans doute une autre vision . ##### roland Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LETICIA 2 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The best place to stay in capetown Greate place and location. You get more for the money you.pay ##### LETICIA ### 4/10 Poor #### SL McNee 12 Mar 2017 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### A Definite Dissappointment. We booked a b&b per the promotion but were told on arrival it was bed only. Manager did provide breakfast on first morning. Bed was awful, manager claimed it had new matress but it was very obviously not. Room lighting was poor, not possible to read by it. Very noisy due to many barking dogs and large bus engine started up at about 3:30 am close by.. At least the toilet facilities were acceptable but the sliding door came off rail. Fridge froze all food solid overnight. They did change our frozen fruit salad though. Huge and dangerous step up to access room. ##### SL McNee ### 8/10 Good #### Augusto 8 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bom custo benefício Na chegada toquei a campainha conforme indicado o interfone aparentemente não funcionava e demorou para aparecer uma funcionária para me atender, abrindo o portão. O estabelecimento fica em um lote com bastante desnível e a rua fica acima. Eles possuem vagas para estacionamento interno e fornecem o controle do portão juntamente com a chave do apartamento. O quarto é bom, mas a porta ficava prendendo na madeira abaixo, o que torna difícil abrir e fechar a mesma. A localização é razoável, ficando cerca de 2 km da região com maior quantidade de restaurantes e a 4 km de outra grande atração, The Heads. O café da manhã não estava incluso e solicitam 24h de antecedência para solicitar, acabei não usando esse serviço. De qualquer maneira é um bom custo X benefício ##### Augusto ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### komfortables B&B Der Besitzer hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen und über Unternehmungen informiert. Es gab ein gutes Frühstück in einem sehr stilvoll eingerichteten Raum. Das Haus lag in einer gepflegten, sicheren Umgebung. Wir würden es sofort wiieder wählen und können es jedem empfehlen. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clair 9 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Convenient and beautifully styled guest house Knysna is always worth a visit. Herons Guest House was a perfect, private and peaceful place to rest our heads. ##### Clair ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Oct 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amreesh, Mauritius 10 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice...na Wonderful place to stop over or even to spend a whole week. Nice welcome from Robert and really enjoyed the place, clean and quiet! ##### Amreesh ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Leslie, Mitchell's Plain Cape Town 4 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Our stay at Herons Guest House We came to relax and that is exactly what we did .Found the location to be ideal.Robert the manager was very hospitable and we really appreciated it. We would definitely stay there again. ##### Leslie ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 4 Mar 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### Odpovídající Pokojík velmi malý, vhodný opravdu jen na přespání. Interiér budovy nově a velmi vkusně zařízen, dobrá snídaně. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 11 Jan 2016 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Carlo 14 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Carlo ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernhard 10 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Bernhard ### 8/10 Good #### Aurelie 31 Jul 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### dans un cadre reposant Bel endroit, propre et bien tenu. Attention, impossibilité de prendre le petit déjeuner si vous ne l'avez pas réservé à l'avance. ##### Aurelie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rigmor 3 Feb 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Rigmor ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Oct 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good location Great host. Very knowledgeable. Clean and tidy unit. Well serviced. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### NEDELEC, REUNION 2 Feb 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### tranquilité et amabilité du propriétaire très bon endroit dans un cadre zen et KNYSNA fantastique. Très bonne escale entre la route des vins et Durban. En plus sur la route des fleurs. ##### NEDELEC ### 8/10 Good #### Allan, Staffanstorp 27 Feb 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Trevligt hotell Vänligt bemötande. Fin frukost. Bra information om saker att göra. ##### Allan ### 6/10 Okay #### VUYO 9 Jan 2013 Disliked: Room comfort We were staying at the bottom room, there was lot of noise foot steps from above and we ended up not to sleep at all the first day. The bed we slept on was so hard it is really needs to be changed.Not to mention the toilet seat..very old has dirty marks and stains. I had to shorten my days for 2days instead of 3. ##### VUYO ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Misleading advertising The advert says that rooms are airconditioned, ours certainly was not. The domestic helper told us none of the rooms are airconditioned. The heat was stiffling and we had to make do with a fan which did absolutely nothing. We booked for a family of four, when we got there we were told that they had no four sleeper rooms. The manager/owner said that he noticed that the reservation was for a four sleeper but as it said we had kids he did not "bother" to let us know. Both the kids had to sleep on the most uncomfortable roll out beds.the white bedding was so discoloured it looked grey. when we asked for pool towels we were given 2, thats all they had to spare. the owner said it was preferable if we used our own if we had them. Who carries their own towels on holiday? At the rate we paid it was an absolute waste of money. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Barbara, South Africa 11 Apr 2012 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The family room allocated to us was sub standard. We had to duck our heads to get into the basement room and could not walk under a light fitting without hitting our heads. The linen was old and stained. We did however receive a very warm and friendly welcome. ##### Barbara