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aha The Rex Hotel

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

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Boating
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Dining
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

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8 Gray Steet, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Popular LocationKnysna Waterfront19 min walk
  • Popular LocationKnysna Quays19 min walk
  • Popular LocationThesen Island6 min drive
  • AirportGeorge (GRJ)57 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room

8.7/10 Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Knysna

A family-friendly stay in Knysna awaits you at aha The Rex Hotel. Within steps you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Knysna hotel include Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Waterfront - 19 min walk
  • Knysna Quays - 19 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 6 min drive
  • Leisure Isle - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

aha The Rex Hotel

Upscale hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Aha The Rex Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly aha The Rex Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Aha The Rex Hotel offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at aha The Rex Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • 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

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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

What is the cancellation policy at aha The Rex Hotel?

Aha The Rex Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at aha The Rex Hotel on 5 Jun 2024 start from NZ$322.63, 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 parking available at aha The Rex Hotel?

Yep, aha The Rex Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to aha The Rex Hotel?

The closest beach to aha The Rex Hotel is Brenton Beach (7 km).

Does aha The Rex Hotel have a pool?

Aha The Rex Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes aha The Rex Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at aha The Rex Hotel.

Is aha The Rex Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and free bike rentals, it's no surprise that aha The Rex Hotel is a hit with families.

Does aha The Rex Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at aha The Rex Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at aha The Rex Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at aha The Rex Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at aha The Rex Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

aha The Rex Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Harald

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Great stay! The hotel seemed quite new. We had an issue where the air conditioning did not work but the staff were quick to bring a fan to our room. We didn't try the breakfast as the hotel was well located to access coffee shops and restaurants. Would recommend for a short trip for a location with great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay however, it would be great if there were more TV channels available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Siyabonga

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern
Very good and modern
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Corne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

André

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away. Terrible service
Had an emergency’s and had to drive down to Knysna. Arrived at hotel, after I made a booking, and hotel was closed. Locked. Lights off. No one there. Absolutely horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rex Knysna
Extremely friendly staff, convenient location to waterfront, within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lufuno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
I had a pleasant stay, the room was neat and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, bad experience
The hotel looks brand new and even though the rooms are not so big, they are very comfortable and clean. The location is also great, walking distance to the Waterfront pier. We would have had a really good night of sleep if it werent for the extremely loud guests that started slamming doors at 6 am. Even though I called the reception to inform them, they couldnt handle the problem and the guests were still making a lot of noise until 08:30 when I gave up sleeping. The hotel is good but we had a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020