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aha The Rex Hotel

4.0 star property

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Dining
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.
Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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8 Gray Steet, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A neatly made bed with a brown blanket and two orange pillows, a small round table, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white and brown bedding, two orange pillows, and a brown throw blanket. There is a small round table with a metal base beside the bed.

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Waterfront and Knysna Quays.

What's nearby

  • Pezula Championship Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Knysna Quays - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Resto-Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬10 min walk

About this property

aha The Rex Hotel

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.

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 5 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at aha The Rex Hotel on 7 Jul 2026 start from NZ$194, 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 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 161 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very modern

Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
L’hotel è molto caro, ma non vale i soldi spesi. Le camere sono standard, non tanto grandi; per andare a letto da una parte è molto stretto e non si può fare a meno di pestare la tenda, che è quindi piuttosto sporca. I battiscopa e il muro, soprattutto del bagno, avrebbero bisogno di un po’ di manutenzione, perché sono scrostati. Le pareti sono sottili e si sentono tutti i rumori esterni. Per fortuna il personale è molto gentile e la colazione è buona e varia. Non ci tornerei assolutamente. Per quel prezzo si può trovare di meglio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Siyabonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern

Very good and modern
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nettes Hotel in sehr guter Lage

Wenige Schritte zur Waterfront, gesicherte Parkplätze, unkompliziert. Sehr gutes Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good property offering all that you require, I was there only one night ad it offered me a good nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC did not work, wifi did not work. Concrete structure very loud
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Knysna only a short walk down the Quay where’s there a lots of restaurants and bars to enjoy. Room was clean functional and bed was comfy. Parking was really good and safe. Breakfast was nice apart from the attitude of some of the waitress’s who were very grumpy and the worst we came across in our 2 weeks trip on the Garden Route. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, good breakfast and lots of parking. Just stayed here one night and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Das Restaurant, in dem es leider nur Frühstück gab, war sehr modern. Leider war die Auswahl beim Frühstück nicht so groß. Abendessen wurde in der Unterkunft nicht bzw. nur für große Gruppen angeboten. Alkohol gab es generell keinen in der Anlage bzw. es wurde keiner verkauft. Durch die super Lage, waren jedoch zahlreiche Restaurants am Hafen zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Zimmer wurden jeden Tag sauber gemacht, hier gab es nichts auszusetzen. Das wLan war zwar kostenlos, funktionierte jedoch im Zimmer nicht immer. Für ein Wochenende ist das Hotel in Ordnung, länger jedoch würden wir nicht bleiben.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Stadthotel mit toller Lage im Old Quarter. Verbesserungen beim Frühstück wären wünschenswert sowie neue Liegen im Bereich des Pools
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gute Lage zur Waterfront Village
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Karsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient

Modern hotel with a great breakfast. But lacks security control, anyone can get to the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby seemed clean enough, however it is definitely a no frills hotel. I've learned through this trip to never stay at an aha hotel again. They are the worst! This was the only hotel that didn't offer us bottled water or breakfast. When I asked if they could at least fill up my waterbottle, she took it and filled it with sink water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Our room was huge and the view from it was AMAZING!!!!! 2 lovely nights and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

2 Nights at Aha Rex Knysna

Despite the good first impression, lovely room and good breakfast, I would not book there again. For me, the negatives outweigh the positives. Hardly any water from the shower which meant that I could not wash my (short) hair. First thought it was due to the water (pump?) problem the previous day (no water for ca. 6 hours) but had the same situation trying to shower the 2nd day. Mentioned it to Reception. The doors seem to be very thin - heard everything from the corridor. The pool has an "out of order" notice but it seems that it has been out of order for a long time as the pool water is turning green.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten leider einen kompletten Tag kein Wasser und mussten öffentliche Toiletten draußen ausfindig machen. Vom Hotel gab es auch nicht wirklich genau Informationen geschweige denn eine Wiedergutmachung. Zudem waren die gewechselten Handtücher immer dreckig - wir vermuten dass sie einfach immer die alten wieder aufgegangen haben.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lindo hotel

El hotel lindo, muy buena ubicación, buen desayuno y buenos servicios
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moderne Ausstattung, großzügige Zimmer, nettes Personal, sehr sauber, lediglich der Pool ist etwas klein
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful stay.

We were a little sceptical about the reviews, however we had a great stay and actually booked another night. We stayed in a luxury studio, fabulous. Please note that the hotels.com map is WRONG for this hotel. It is near the Protea hotel and Waterfront Quay area. Recommend the Drydock and Bazala restaurants, both very good, especially the tempura crocodile tails!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019