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The Knysna Belle

4.0 star property

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing
Lounge
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

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75 Bayswater Drive, Leisure Isle, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Leisure Isle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View, Sea Facing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Poolside

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Corner

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Corner

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ground Floor

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

Room, 1 Bedroom, Poolside

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Knysna

At The Knysna Belle you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Leisure Isle and 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Knysna Lagoon. Highlights at this beach B&B include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire and mountain biking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .With a stay at this 4-property class Knysna B&B, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Knysna Golf Club and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Garden Route National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Leisure Isle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden Route National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bollard Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leisure Isle Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cornuti - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Knysna Belle

The Knysna Belle offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Knysna Belle. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Knysna Belle was completed in July 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Knysna Belle offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Knysna bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Knysna Belle

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Knysna Belle Guest House Hotel
Belle Guest House Hotel
Knysna Belle Guest House
Belle Guest House
Knysna Belle Hotel
Knysna Belle
Knysna Belle B&B
The Knysna Belle Knysna
The Knysna Belle Bed & breakfast
The Knysna Belle Bed & breakfast Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Knysna Belle?

Yep, The Knysna Belle has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Knysna Belle?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knysna Belle on 10 Jun 2026 start from NZ$208, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Knysna Belle?

Yep, The Knysna Belle is a short 1-minute walk from Bollard Bay. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does The Knysna Belle have a pool?

The Knysna Belle has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 24 hours (Seasonal outdoor pool open from September to May).

What makes The Knysna Belle a romantic place to stay?

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

Does The Knysna Belle serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Knysna Belle?

No, The Knysna Belle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Knysna Belle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Knysna Belle?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Knysna Belle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stunning location, clean and comfortable room, excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt home when being there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was really friendly!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Knysna Belle

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Knysna Belle. It is a lovely property with fantastic views and such a tranquil location. The welcome we received was warm and our room was top notch. Leisure Usland is lovely and I wished we could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Knysna Belle was one of my favourite places we stayed in on our trip. The staff were extremely friendly and nothing was to much trouble! The breakfast was to die for the food was fresh and delicious. The room was a gem with our own private patio overlooking the sea. I stupidly left my handbag behind and they posted it on to one of the other hotels we were staying at!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nasheer

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

Superb resting place in Knysna’s leisure island.

Following our intense 5 day hike in the mountains My wife and I had a 1 night stay at The Knysna Belle to rest and allow our bodies to breathe and recover. Michelle was super helpful knowledgeable and wonderful and she took great care of our comfort indeed. The place is beautiful set in a tranquil environment with Knysna heads visible and Mesmerising. Everything was perfect the room the bedding the bathroom was modern too. Lastly the most amazing breakfast was served by Michelle herself adding a nice and personal touch to our experience. I will definitely stay there again and recommend the Knysna Belle to everyone. ❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O lugar é lindo, seguro, tranquilo. A pousada é um pouco antiga mas muito confortável. O café da manhã é gostoso.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

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

Absolut bäst

Ett av de absolut mysigaste och trevligaste hotell vi någonsin bott på. Lugnt, familjärt med en fantastisk god frukost. Personalen jättetrevliga och vänliga. Härlig utsikt över lagunen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour fantastique Tout parfait , nous reviendrons
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Excelente acomodação

Acomodação extremamente agradável. Ótimo café da manhã. A Michelle é uma excelente anfitriã.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war toll. Super Zimmer, Super Location, Super Unterkunft, Super Personal, Super Frühstück, Alles Super!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! 10/10 would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Altenroxel

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

Unforgettable B&B with exceptional hospitality

The Knysna Belle exceeded all our expectations. The room was exceptional; clean, comfortable, spacious and had everything you could need. The breakfasts were delicious and professionally presented. Michelle's hospitality was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Outstanding

Outstanding accommodation, yummy food and first class staff and service. The experience was faultless and 5 * all round. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone looking for the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kynsna Belle was just lovely. Very comfortable, nice bed & linens, lovely house, bright & airy. Very quiet & peaceful. Breakfast was terrific! Michelle was super helpful and efficient. We loved walking around the island, borrowing their bikes for riding around the whole area. What a gorgeous location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit sehr netten Gastgebern. Liebevoll eingerichtet und gepflegt. Jeden Morgen gibt es ein abwechslungsreiches Frühstück. Ich komme wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geweldige plek. Als extra mogen de gasten fietsen en kano's gebruiken. Leuk en handig in deze omgeving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Fantastic place to stay. Perfect in every way.

We loved staying at the Knysna Belle on Leisure Isle - what a spectacular setting. Everything was fantastic about the stay: the location, the service, the quality of the rooms. A perfect place for a night en route. We also had a fantastic meal at the Olive Tree restaurant. The sunset was spectacular and it is ideal for walking, and for a morning run.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not fault this property. From the warm welcome we received from Gabby, with tea and coffee offered on arrival. The room was very clean and spacious and nicely decorated. There was a safe and a tea & coffee tray with a jar of biscuits which was replenished daily. The WiFi was very good and although there was load shedding the guesthouse was not affected as it had a generator. There is an honesty bar with so much choice and an ice machine. Guests also can use the lounge which again is nicely furnished and has a veranda overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. The views are stunning. Breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked. There was also fresh fruit, tea,coffee and cereals. Freshly baked muffins and croissants were also available. Michelle was there at breakfast and again nothing was too much trouble, she was very welcoming and friendly and offered to book us a place to the nature reserve. The outside areas were also spotless with plenty of sun beds around the pool. There were beach towels provided and they also offer guests free use of the canoes, kayaks and bikes which are in the garage. The staff are a credit to the Knysna Belle so thank you Michelle, Gabby & Gillianne for your wonderful hospitality and for looking after us so well. We will be back next time we visit South Africa. You will not be disappointed if you stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They could not have done more to make our stay better
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

De Wet

Knysna Belle was amazing and I would definitely recommend it for anyone wanting to get away from everyday life
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location on an island. Great views. Ideal place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Direkt am Wasser

Unsere Zimmer Einrichtungen sind in die Jahre gekommen. Von Nachbarn und Straßen teilweise laut. Für paar Tage ist ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

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

... tolles Guesthouse

hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Liegt etwas ruhig, aber mit sehr schönem Blick auf die Bucht. Sehr schönes Zimmer, toller Garten und ein leckeres Frühstück. Service und Support ist richtig gut, kann man nur empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

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

Kleines familiäres Hotel mit Verwöhnpaket

Es fehlt an nichts. Ob Strandzubehör wie Handtücher, Sonnenschirm und Stuhl oder die hauseigene gut gefüllte Bar zur Selbstbedienung. Man fühlt sich einfach wohl.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018