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The Russel Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Knysna with free parking

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Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Dining
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb

Explore the area

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Corner Long, Graham and Unity Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Knysna

The Russel Hotel places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 10-minute stroll of Pledge Nature Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a front desk safe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Knysna hotel include Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Quays.

What's nearby

  • Pezula Championship Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knysna Quays - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatters - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Russel Hotel

Hotel in Knysna with free parking
As a guest of The Russel Hotel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

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

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Russel Hotel offers 18 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 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 8 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Russel Hotel Knysna
Russel Knysna
The Russel Hotel Hotel
The Russel Hotel Knysna
The Russel Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Russel Hotel?

Yep, The Russel Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Russel Hotel?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Russel Hotel on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$104.26, 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 Russel Hotel?

The closest beach to The Russel Hotel is Buffalo Bay Beach (8.1 km).

Does The Russel Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Russel Hotel?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Russel Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Russel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

COLIN Andrew, Biloxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe,easy parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

M W

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Iviwe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with fridge and dishes to use. Breakfast had many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Vashania

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable 2 nights. Quality of service was excellent. Very friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel close to everything.

Enjoyed staying there,nice and clean,friendly staff and close to town,felt safe.

10/10 Excellent

Giedra c p

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

Ótimo custo benefício

Excelente custo benefício. Quarto espaçoso muito agradável
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ANDRE

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joana

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

8/10 Good

MARCELE AMABILE

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ficamos no 3º andar, não tinha elevador e não nos ajudaram com as malas. Além disso, a água estava com uma cor estranha e parecia ser reutilizada.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Abbiamo soggiornato in una casetta di fianco all' hotel. La pulizia non perfetta e la colazione semplice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bom hotel, unidade de self catering ruim

Ficamos na unidade que eles chamam de self catering, pois estávamos em 6 pessoas. É como se fosse uma casinha nos fundos do hotel. Pontos positivos: boa localização, boas camas, ar condicionado nos quartos, amplo estacionamento, staff muito gentil e atencioso, boa limpeza, bom café da manhã (à parte). Pontos negativos: casa escura, móveis de uns 80 anos atrás na sala. Sinal de Wi-fi não funciona em toda casa, pois vem do prédio principal. Travesseiros ruins. Toalhas parecem ser bem usadas. Lençóis são ok. Praticamente não tem utensílios na cozinha. O pior mesmo foi o banheiro... um único banheiro na casa e minúsculo! No dia que chegamos, a mangueira do chuveiro estava furada e molhou o banheiro todo (problema resolvido no dia seguinte). Acumula água no box. Assento do vaso sanitário de madeira. Me hospedaria novamente, não na unidade de self catering, mas tentaria os quartos do hotel.

8/10 Good

Mario Claudio

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

Ótimo custo/benefício.

Hotel simples, porém confortável e limpo. Bom café da manhã e bom atendimento.

6/10 Okay

Claudia R., Brüssel, Belgien

Gutes Hotel für eine Nacht

Wir schiefen hier eine Nacht auf der Durchreise von der Wild Coast zum Tsitsikamma NP. Das Hotel ist zweckmäßig einrichtet und mit dem Auto 10 min von der Waterfront. Wir hatten das "Behindertenzimmer" mit großem Bad, aber die Dusche war lange nicht geputzt worden (tritt starlem Chlorgeruch im Zimmer). Ziemlich enttäuschend auch das Frühstück: ss vorbestellte, weiche Frühstücksei war blau (=alt) und hart und der Obstsalat aus der Dose. Insgesamt trotzdem ok für den relativ günstigen Preis.

8/10 Good

Eyal

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