Description
Facilities: The property includes 2 villas/houses as well as 7 suites. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Services include a baggage storage service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas (no extra charge). A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arri… more
With a stay at Kanonkop Guest House in Knysna, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and a 3-minute drive from Garden Route National Park. This 5-star guesthouse is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Knysna Elephant Park.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Garden Route National Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Knysna Lagoon - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Thesen Island - 4.9 km / 3 mi Knysna Elephant Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Knysna Quays - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi Pledge Nature Reserve - 4 km / 2.5 mi Simola Golf Course - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi Knysna Golf Club - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi Bollard Bay - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi Eastern Head View Point - 11 km / 6.8 mi West Head View Point - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi Leisure Isle - 11.2 km / 7 mi Buffalo Bay Beach - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi The nearest major airport is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 37.6 km / 23.3 mi. Near Knysna Elephant Park.
The hotel includes a restaurant and a dining room. A bed and breakfast package can be booked. The hotel also offers snacks. For guests, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Aerobics
- Games room
- Library
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Security-controlled parking
- Valet parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Dry cleaning service
- Fax/photocopier
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Healthcare centre
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Microwave
- Picnic area
- Private pool
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Shared pool
- Shoe shiner
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Trouser press
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Kids' board games
- Slide
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Indoor bar
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast in bed
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Spa
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Diving
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Skiing
- Surfing
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Knysna
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 564 TripAdvisor reviews
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Richard_L73
Stockholm, Sweden
24/02/2026
“Lovely guest house with a big heart”
Such a lovely guest house with an extraordinary beautiful view. Host were amazing and made us feel like family. Diamond suite was large and had a spectacular view as well as a nice terrace. Spotless and very modern. Very good breakfast. I can highly recommend Kanonkop to anyone visiting the area. W… more
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78JulieH
Harrogate, United Kingdom
19/02/2026
“Superb in every way”
We stayed at Kanonkop House for 2 nights last week as part of a 14-day trip along the Garden Route. I had read all the great reviews but nothing prepared us for how beautiful this place is. From the moment we arrived Sammi was amazing - suggesting things to see, booking golf, massages and restauran… more
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Robin G
London, United Kingdom
15/02/2026
“Relaxed luxury with fantastic views of Knysna lagoon.”
Kanonkop house is a very special guest house. It is relaxed luxury throughout with the most fantastic views of Knysna lagoon. Mark and Adele the owners with their staff make you feel so welcome and nothing is too much trouble. When we arrived back in the afternoon a cup of tea was brought to our ro… more
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carolinehegney
25/11/2025
“One of our favourite places in South Africa!”
We really enjoyed our stay at Kanonkop House. The team were incredibly attentive and friendly during our stay, with special shout-out to Sami who even went the extra mile of bringing my jacket to our next hotel which I'd forgotten. So kind! The views from our room were magnificent and the hotel it… more
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Robin G
London, United Kingdom
10/02/2025
“Best luxury guest house in Knysna.”
Fantastic guest house with divine views over Knysna lagoon to the Heads. The rooms are beautiful and the staff are very friendly and efficient. Mark and Adele the owners add a huge amount to the experience and can give great advice on the local area and beyond. We have been many times and can’t wai… more
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