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St James of Knysna

5.0 star property
Lakefront country house with 2 outdoor pools, near Knysna Lagoon
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Boating
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$425
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 43 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 52 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Junior Double Room

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 47 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 49 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

Standard Double - Garden View

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 19

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
The Point, Eastford, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Knysna Quays - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Thesen Island - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 35 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬3 min drive

About this property

St James of Knysna

When visiting Knysna, St James of Knysna is a great choice to consider. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Xhosa

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Boat tours
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Fishing
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1991
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

St James of Knysna – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Knysna St James
St James House Knysna
St James Knysna
The St James Knysna
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel Knysna
St James Knysna Country House
St James Country House
The St. James Of Knysna Hotel
St James of Knysna Knysna
St James of Knysna Country House
St James of Knysna Country House Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does St James of Knysna offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St James of Knysna does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at St James of Knysna?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at St James of Knysna?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at St James of Knysna?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St James of Knysna?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at St James of Knysna and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, rowing and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the country house's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around St James of Knysna like?
St James of Knysna is a short 1-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon and 13 minutes' walk from Garden Route National Park.

St James of Knysna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

St James was a perfect stay in Knysna - we wished we had booked additional nights, the hotel is a little further out of town but it is quiet, tranquil & the staff were so helpful in organising transport when required. Thanks to Sandy & the team!
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel overlooking an even more beautiful lagoon. We had a large room overlooking the lagoon and there are some huge suites. The staff were all friendly and excellent. Norman was extremely helpful and happy to advise us on how to get the most from the time we had in Knysna, including an excellent restaurant recommendation.
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We just spent two nights at St James and we loved it. It it right in front lot the Knysna lagoon and offers a great boat ride to all guests, which we enjoyed. We were upgraded on arrival by the very kind staff who man the reception. Knysna is a very interesting destination, we loved the Two Heads excursion to the ocean. We recommend Dt James to all travellers to Knysna and we would like to thank the staff for the very profesional and kind atttitude.
Riccardo, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stop on garden route
Excellent stop in Knysna. Very good professional and helpful service. Have shared before and would return
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Memorable experience
I felt a bit like royalty.... Such a pleasureable experience! And everyone goes out of their way to help you.... And the free boat ride of course was very nice!
Ettiene, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel in a quiet location. Staff are excellent and trip on the hotel’s own boat is a bonus. Pools are both lovely and our room/suite was lovely with great views of the lagoon.
Robert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here, we stayed in the Lady Anne Suite and it was amazing. The views over the lagoon were super and Sandy could not do enough for us. Was very helpful about suggesting activities for us and restaurants to eat in. It's a little bit out of town but they can arrange transfer for you which are quite reasonable. We had a really great relaxing stay here.
Colm, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel right on the lagoon. We had a spectacular view from our room and it was so peaceful waking up to the sightband sound of the still lagoon. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing too.
Christian, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and property. Large and immaculate rooms. A must stay place.
Daniel, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Boat trip was awesome, staff amazing, drinks were outstanding, food was perfect. I will come here again, for sure!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best
This is our favourite place to stay in Knysna. Great staff, wonderful position, great breakfast.
DOUGLAS, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Service, staff and room were excellent but stay was ruined by no restaurant, no bar, no lounge no T V and very few other Guests. Renovation works in progress which we were not told about. Check before you book
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful property. It is not inexpensive however the facility certainly merits the cost. It has a view of the waterfront and the rooms are spacious and extremely well maintained. The restaurant in the hotel has good breakfast and lunch options. Recommend having dinner at one of the many places on the waterfront. Solid 4 star property.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eusebio, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Old world elegance
Great place. Very happy. Once the luxury home of the first Miss South Africa
DOUGLAS, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very disappointing
Below average. - right in the high way so lots of noise from traffic - slow service - old non maintained/renovated rooms - WiFi not working - more like a 3 star establishment + nice breakfast outside area Overall very disappointing
Daniel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeremy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice set up, big suite, older hotel, away from Restaurants
Dirk, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

St James of Knysna is elegant, well-maintained and in a nice area with quite a few things to do. The staff is very friendly and professional. The rooms are beautiful, spacious and in great condition! We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would highly recommend it!
Felicity, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, but........
We liked the location of the hotel, at the beginning of Kysna and set on the shoreline of the bay. There is some construction work going on in the hotel currently, and they decided to close the restaurant, probably due to winter and not many guests, but even so, they should have put that on the website.. There was a 3 option sandwich menu available in the evening, rather sad really. Also, the other issue we had was the smell of cooking throughout the hotel at 5pm, which was the staff cooking their food as we were told, so the ventilation must not have been working in the kitchen to have caused this kind of overall spread of cooking smells. We had a suite on the first floor and could smell the food in the hall of the suite, we burnt incense and sprayed deodorant to help rid the smell. Overall the hotel was lovely but these few things didn't sit well with us.
Moira, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

lovely hotel. Super food
Wonderful spot on the water, or use the pools, comfortable clean rooms, fantastic food. Great fireplaces if the weather is cold, terrific staff.. sorry we could only stay one night
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities and beautiful lagoon edge locatio
Beautiful location at the waters edge with fantastic views . Management team and reception staff exceptionally friendly and welcoming . Breakfast really nice particularly when weather was good enough to dine on the outside patio . Rooms are very spacious and well appointed . There is however need to consider refurbishing the bathroom which is now looking somewhat dated . Would definitely stay here again and especially at the price we paid
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