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Bamboo, The Guest House

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds
Dining
Superior Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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9 Bolton Street, Hunters Home, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool

Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Family Suite

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Room

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Knysna

Bamboo, The Guest House places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 10-minute stroll of Knysna Golf Club. Highlights at this guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Rexford guest house include Knysna Lagoon and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knysna Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leisure Isle - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cofee Crafft - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Bamboo, The Guest House

Bamboo, The Guest House offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bamboo, The Guest House. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Knysna guest house.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 9 buildings
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bamboo, The Guest House offers 14 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. 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

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: ZAR 50 per pet, 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
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 Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Bamboo Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Knysna
Bamboo Knysna
Bamboo The Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Bamboo, The Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Yep, Bamboo, The Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Bamboo, The Guest House?

The closest beach to Bamboo, The Guest House is Brenton Beach (8.1 km).

Does Bamboo, The Guest House have a pool?

Bamboo, The Guest House has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Bamboo, The Guest House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bamboo, The Guest House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bamboo, The Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bamboo, The Guest House?

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

Is there a golf course on site at Bamboo, The Guest House?

There is a golf course next to Bamboo, The Guest House.

Bamboo, The Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Tiny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and in a quiet area. No a/c but was comfortable sleeping at night. Great breakfast and Henry was more than kind. Thai massage on site at great price. Cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Danke an Henry für eine tolle Zeit in seiner wunderschönen Anlage unter tropischen Pflanzen und seine Hilfe in Not
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

amed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite safe nature
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mags, N Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky guesthouse with it’s own distinct personality. Very welcoming & complimentary shuttlebus to & from Knysna centre was a definite bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Bamboo

Once again, a lovely stay and stunning venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Bamboo

It is a stunning venue. Each room hidden in tress. Simlpy lovely, and staff extremely friendly and accomodating.

10/10 Excellent

nir

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

Excellent place in Knysana

The place is very nice, very big and comfortable. nice kitchen and shower. At the lobby you can feel like at home. They arrange a shutlle to a good restaurant at the evening. breakfast very good. The staff and the owner was amazing. It was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Thamandrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

One of a kind!

After a little bit of a rough start, but with fast and adequate response from the management, we had a great stay among the magical gardens of Bamboo Guest House. The breakfast was very satisfying. The place can be a bit rough, but its the ambiance that makes it special.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little hideaway in a beautiful garden. Staff very friendly and helpful. The only things is, absolutely the poorest wifi i have ever experienced anywhere in any guesthouse, you can't connect unless you stand by the reception.

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very unique place. Staff very friendly. Matrasses a little saggy.

8/10 Good

Rene, oklahoma

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

Beautiful forest feel

Lovely stay, wonderful staff, excellent breakfast!

6/10 Okay

sunseekers, uk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly staff but tired facilities

Lovely staff who couldn't do enough for you. The hotel is in need of a refresh: tired room, poor shower (no bath), pool was small and had patches of fibreglass showing. Lots of Mosquitos attracted by the lovely gardens- but no screens on windows or doors and no ac!

10/10 Excellent

Marco, England

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

Beautifully relaxing, and authentically African!

A little piece of paradise!

8/10 Good

Kamal, London

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

Great bed

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The garden setting is beautiful. Bedding was excellent. Suggested improvement would be to make breakfast a self service buffet for things like cereal, toast, etc. great stay and highly recommended. Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Downers Grove, IL

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

TREMENDOUS place!

Our room was fantastic! We even had a wood burning fireplace with wood supplied that we used on both nights. Staff was excellent. The muesli I had for breakfast was the best muesli I have ever had. You should make a point of having dinner at the hotel or at least going down there for drinks if you can too. A TREMENDOUS place!

10/10 Excellent

Phoenixber, Cape Town

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

Good Family getaway

Anybody looking for a non-stressful getaway with their kids is absolutely correct to pick this place. Bamboo is located just after the centre of Knysna in a quieter part of town. It is very close to the main attractions of Knysna and not far from all the other known activities of this part of the Garden Route. When we arrived at Bamboo we were taken to our room which consisted of a large main bed room and a small side room that housed a bunk and a single bed. There is a small fridge in the room and you have tea, coffee (not instant but proper ground coffee with a plunger) in your room. Bamboo works on a B&B basis so you have breakfast in a common area every morning. Service was very good and we did not have to wait long for our food. In the evening the lodge serves dinner's on an add-hock basis. The prices are very reasonable and the meals where excellent. When decided to have dinner at the lodge we ended up playing games (provided by the lodge) in the common area with our kids while having a drink. The fireplaces made it very comfy again and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our kids loved the lodge grounds and could not get enough of playing hide and seek in the Bamboo garden. Additionally there is lots of little art pieces placed around the pathways of the lodge and they enjoyed exploring and finding these. In regards to the staff made us feel very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful - even making a special salad for us one evening. The layout and decor is extremely funky and cool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Zimmer mitten im Bambus-Wald

Die Leute ware super nett und standen mit Empfehlungen zur Seite (Restaurants und Märkte). Das Zimmer war riesig und sehr komfortabel eingerichtet.

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Lovely and exotic family-owned business

The room was roomy and lovely, and a private terrasse provided us with a beautifyl spot for our morning coffee. The layout of the guesthouse is charming and enhanced our feeling of vacation. The family-feel at the guesthouse is wonderful, and made us feel very welcome. They took care of reserving activities for us without issues. The only downsides: no wifi apart from the main room, and the pool wasn't really in a usable state for the duration of our stay. All in all, good value for the money, and we would go again!

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

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