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Knysna Lakeside

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Guests frequently praise the exceptional hospitality and the owners' willingness to go out of their way to ensure a good experience. However, a common complaint is the proximity to the N2 highway, leading to significant road noise, and some guests noted that appliances could be updated and the internet is slow.

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Address
88 Main Rd, Paradise, Knysna, 6571, South Africa
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Phone
044 382 6217
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Website
www.knysnalakeside.co.za

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About this place Knysna Lakeside

Knysna Lakeside is a mainstream guesthouse at 88 Main Road in the Paradise area of Knysna, on South Africa's Garden Route. It is listed as gay-friendly but is not a gay venue. Rooms are rustic and simple, some with kitchenettes for self-catering, and there is free parking and a shared braai (barbecue) area. Reviews average 4.4 from about 170 on Google. The town centre and the Knysna lagoon waterfront are a short drive away, and the guesthouse works as a budget base for the Garden Route. Knysna holds the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras each year, the area's main LGBTQ event, when local beds fill quickly.

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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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4.4
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167 reviews

Based on 167 Google reviews.

Sandy
Sandy Jun 2026
★★☆☆☆

Lovely hosts. Close to N2, lots of road sound. Secure and safe. Maybe update appliances. Net really slow.

liesl roberts
liesl roberts May 2026
★★★★★
Leandi Crafford
Leandi Crafford Mar 2026
★★★★★
Umesh “U_Me”
Umesh “U_Me” Jan 2026
★★★☆☆
James Mvubu
James Mvubu Aug 2025
★★★★★
Kimberly Snyman
Kimberly Snyman May 2025
★★★★★

Wonderful place! Would definitely recommend .The owner made a plan for us to have an extra person in our room, waited up late till we got there for our arrival and brought the weber up to our room so we can braai. Thank you for the wonderful experience

Matthew “SmUrF” Smith
Matthew “SmUrF” Smith May 2025
★★★★★

Wonderful accommodation. Owner goes out of his way for his guests.

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Last updated on 20 October 2026

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