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Knysna Inn

Google (240) 4.2
Tripadvisor (66) 4.0
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Visitors frequently praise the Knysna Inn for its friendly and helpful staff, comfortable and well-equipped rooms that feel like mini apartments, and its convenient location within easy walking distance of the Waterfront and town amenities. However, some guests have found the rooms lack natural daylight due to painted-over windows and have experienced significant noise from the busy main road, with one guest even being provided with earplugs.

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Address
42 Main Rd, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
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Phone
083 380 8486
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Website
www.knysnainn.co.za

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About this place Knysna Inn

Knysna Inn is a small, mainstream hotel on Main Road in the centre of Knysna, on South Africa's Garden Route. It is tagged gay-friendly, not a gay hotel, and holds 4.2 from about 240 Google reviews. The central location means you can walk to shops, restaurants and the Knysna Waterfront, and the lagoon, the Heads viewpoint and the forest trails are a short drive away. Knysna hosts the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival in some years, when accommodation fills quickly, so book early if your dates overlap. Main Road carries traffic, so ask for a room away from the street if you sleep lightly.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.2
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240 reviews

Based on 240 Google reviews.

Siphiwe Dinana
Siphiwe Dinana Jun 2026
★★★★★
Pierethea Van Rooyen
Pierethea Van Rooyen May 2026
★★★★★

We really enjoyed our weekend at knysna Inn.Everything was perfect thanks Maddy

Ezmari Snyder
Ezmari Snyder Apr 2026
★★★★★

The staff members are unbelievably friendly and accommodating. The beds are so comfy... the best sleep I have had in a long time. Everything you could ask for in a budget visit. Will be back.

Nontembiso Gxabela
Nontembiso Gxabela Apr 2026
★★★★★

Very nice place in main road, near to everything needed. e.g. Mall, waterfront, Thessen island etc....

Tandokazi Mapu
Tandokazi Mapu Apr 2026
★★★★★

We enjoyed our stay and the kids loved it..very friendly staff and welcoming environment Definitely recommend it to friends and family♥️♥️

Andy Wright
Andy Wright Apr 2026
★★★☆☆

A very warm welcome from the receptionist. Secure parking. But the road noise was a big problem for me. Not the Inn’s fault of course.

Roy Singh
Roy Singh Mar 2026
★★★★☆

We found rats running around ....price is affordable but not a pleasant stay

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Last updated on 23 October 2026

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