Waterfront Travel Guide

Knysna

A waterfront with a wooden pier extending into calm water, surrounded by residential buildings and a hilly backdrop.
A marina with boats, a sailboat, and a waterfront building with people.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings along the waterfront.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a wooden building with a green roof, and hills in the background.
A white boat named 'HEADS Explorer' docked at a marina with flags and a building in the background.

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A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
Photo by Earth Trekkers
Open Photo by Earth Trekkers

Knysna Waterfront

9.0/10 (118 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
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Things to do

Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

£23
per adult
Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

£27
per adult
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour

£25
per adult
Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser

Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser

£21
per adult
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Picture 2 for Activity Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting

£34
per adult
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
75 Minute Knysna Lagoon Charter

75 Minute Knysna Lagoon Charter

£25
per adult
75 Minute Knysna Lagoon Charter
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape
The price is £100 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
£100
per night
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Plett Quarter Hotel

Plett Quarter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
9 Main St Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is £64 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£64
per night
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber Shed ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"All good, amazing manager and staff Thank you for a great stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Plett Quarter Hotel
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is £102 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£102
per night
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Old Nick Village and Plett Puzzle ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
"Faultless"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
The Greens Guest House

The Greens Guest House

4 out of 5
44 Howard Street Knysna Western Cape
The price is £106 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£106
per night
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this golf B&B in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Knysna Golf Club and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail ...
The Greens Guest House
Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel

4 out of 5
Corner Main & Gibb Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is £100 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£100
per night
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber ...
8.4/10 Very good! (105 reviews)
"It’s the best hotel with great views and incredible interior. Highly recommend this for family stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Bayview Hotel
Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay

3 out of 5
N2 National Road Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is £60 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£60
per night
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plett Puzzle Park and Adventure ...
Formosa Bay
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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Thesen Island

If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with boats, a sailboat, and a waterfront building with people.

Knysna Central

While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

A residential area with a swimming pool, houses, and a view of a bay with boats.
Photo by Andy Holliday
Open Photo by Andy Holliday

Paradise

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Rexford

While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belvidere

Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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