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Hide Away Guest House

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Knysna with a full-service spa

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Reception
Executive Room, Lagoon View
Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View
Executive Room, Lagoon View
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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2 Keerom Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, Lagoon View

Executive Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Knysna

At Hide Away Guest House, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Knysna Waterfront. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering at Simola Spa can include massages along with access to the sauna. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Paradise guest house include Simola Golf Course and Featherbed Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Knysna Quays - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Simola Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Premium Coffee Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hide Away Guest House

Lakefront guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Knysna with a full-service spa
Hide Away Guest House offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hide Away Guest House. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna guest house.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hide Away Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa, Simola Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bike charging

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hide Away Guest House

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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 Hide Away Guest House?

Hide Away Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hide Away Guest House?

Yep, Hide Away Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 8 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Hide Away Guest House?

The closest beach to Hide Away Guest House is Brenton Beach (5.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hide Away Guest House?

Yep, Simola Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Hide Away Guest House have a pool?

Hide Away Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.

Does Hide Away Guest House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hide Away Guest House?

No, Hide Away Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hide Away Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hide Away Guest House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hide Away Guest House?

There is a golf course next to Hide Away Guest House.