In Knysna .You'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Friday Market within a 15-minute walk of this Knysna guesthouse. Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Family-friendly boutique guest house with 6 outdoor pools
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers its guests 6 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.
A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge was completed in September 2023.
This 4-star Knysna guesthouse is smoke free.
1 floor
9 guestrooms or units
8 buildings
Built in 2004
Full breakfast (free)
Deli
Childcare (surcharge)
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
6 outdoor pools
Babysitting (surcharge)
Free cribs/infant beds
Highchair
In-room child care (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Travel crib
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free covered self parking on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
6 outdoor pools
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Area rugs in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator (single level property)
3 stairs to reach property
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open October 01 and close April 30.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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.
A very lovely place to stay. There was a roaring open fire while we ate our delicious breakfast. Our accommodation was very comfortable. This was the most expensive place we steyed in while in South Africa and the only one that didn't give us free bottles of water. There is a charge of £1 for each pod of coffee for the machine in the room, although sachets & tea bags are free with an electric kettle.
Its one of the most beutifule hotel i had seen in my life it was the best hotel for my honeymoon great privacy inspiring lagoon view , romantic touches from the staff the design of the bathroom is amazing , location was suitable to my tour distances , we decided to go back there for our anniversary
Special thanx to the staff who are always smilling and welcoming
Thanx for miss. Madelin , mr.fish , mr.jhon and all other staff , i recommend the elephant hide of knysna for any couple specially for honeymoon
When arriving we got a room which was not good and suitable for us, limited view to the lagoon. After raising our dissatisfection we got a new comfortable room with a beautifull view. The second room was bigger and nice - overall we were very satisfied.
Breakfast was nice, the staff is friendly with good service attitude.
The best place we stayed in regarding comfort, view, local area and value for money was by far elephant hide. I spent my 19 days honeymoon all over South Africa, so trust me when I say it is one of the best. Having said that, the pool area is too small, but we weren't there for the pool and we never had breakfast so I can't help you here either.
We stayed just one night on our trip across the Garden Route. It's a very nice place and the staff was great and flexible for us. While it's a little bit outside of Knysna, it's not too far, and the seclusion is a nice benefit!
Brian
10/10 Excellent
Regis
8 Sep 2018
Excelente localização e café da manhã. Staff very friendly. I really recommend.
Nach einer etwas holperigen Anfahrt gelangt man zu einem gemütlichen Blockhaus. Unsere eigene Blockhütte nr. 4 war hervorragend ausgestattet und bot einen wunderschönen Blick auf die Bucht. Im Badezimmer gab es auch von der Badewanne und von der Dusche aus den gleichen schönen Ausblick. Badewanne mit Whirlpool.
Große Minibar und Kaffee im Zimmer. Auch das Frühstück war sehr vielseitig. Während des Frühstücks kommt die Gastgeberin und hilft bei der Tagesplanung wenn man das möchte.