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A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a reception desk, and a visible clock.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of a body of water and hills.

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, outdoor seating, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.

A waterfront property with a modern building, a dock, and a swimming pool.

1. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

Coastal Thesen Island retreat offers outdoor pool, playground, kids' activities, and childcare.

₹20,356

₹23,643 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A multi-level interior with a spiral staircase, a sofa set, and a coffee table.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, seating arrangements, and a view of the outdoor patio area.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

2. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

₹11,634

₹13,513 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

An indoor play area with a ball pit, padded flooring, and netted walls.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

3. Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

Waterside family haven offers pools, kids' club, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

₹23,568

₹27,103 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a house in the background.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a modern geometric partition.

4. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

Adjacent to a golf course, Knysna Hollow offers family adventures with two outdoor pools, playground fun, and easy beach access.

₹16,424

₹18,888 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large windows offering a scenic view.

5. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

Family-friendly resort with pools, golf, and supervised play areas create a perfect backdrop for memory-making adventures.

₹22,682

₹26,085 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A wooden deck with a view of a marina and hills.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

6. Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

₹7,741

₹7,741 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a mirror, and a toilet.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

7. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

Kids splash in outdoor pools and explore trails at this family-friendly B&B with blackout drapes.

₹3,584

₹6,013 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with a railing.

A coastal hotel with a glass conservatory overlooking the beach, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with a glass facade overlooking the ocean at sunset.

8. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

Beach resort offers thrilling family adventures, outdoor pool, fitness centre, and relaxing ocean views.

₹17,350

₹19,953 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Knysna

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

₹7,741

₹7,741 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

₹3,584

₹6,013 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

₹11,634

₹13,513 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a clear blue sky and water.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

₹8,504

₹9,937 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a dining area.

A wooden deck with a pool, two lounge chairs, and a small table.

A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a sign indicating it is a B&B.

Oyster Creek Lodge

Knysna

₹7,331

₹7,331 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

₹16,424

₹18,888 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

₹12,166

₹13,991 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

₹10,455

₹12,024 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

₹23,568

₹27,103 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

₹22,682

₹26,085 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Knysna

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A stone staircase leading to a modern two-story building with a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Knysna

₹3,584

₹6,013 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

A swimming pool with a brick pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a mounted television, a shelf with kitchen items, and a window with curtains.

A buffet table with various food items and a watermelon slicer.

Guinea Fowl Lodge

Knysna

₹7,741

₹7,741 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A marina with boats docked, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of hills in the background.

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central staircase, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

₹11,634

₹13,513 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A round metal table with chairs, a potted plant, and a glass on a balcony overlooking the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs and an umbrella, overlooking a clear blue sky and water.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean waves, and a clear sky.

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Knysna

₹8,504

₹9,937 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

A row of modern, single-story cabins with a paved walkway leading through a landscaped garden.

A modern building with a wooden pathway leading to a glass entrance, surrounded by tropical plants.

A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a well-maintained garden.

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna

₹16,424

₹18,888 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

A table with oysters, champagne, and strawberries, overlooking a lake and houses.

A modern glass conservatory with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large potted plant.

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Knysna

₹10,455

₹12,024 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a sign reading "The Rex Hotel".

aha The Rex Hotel

Knysna

₹12,166

₹13,991 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

An outdoor wooden deck with benches and tables, surrounded by trees and a thatched roof structure with string lights.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, seating areas, and a large indoor plant.

A spacious indoor area with a large window overlooking a landscape, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Knysna

₹22,682

₹26,085 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

A room with large windows, wicker hanging lamps, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

A hot tub with a wooden deck and bamboo walls.

A residential area with multiple houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the ocean in the background.

Pezula Nature Retreat

Knysna

₹23,568

₹27,103 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

A coastal residential area with houses, a golf course, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal hotel with a glass conservatory overlooking the beach, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a swimming pool, a beach view, and a ride-on toy car.

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Knysna

₹17,350

₹19,953 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Top Knysna Hotel Reviews

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

Aestas Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great host, and very nice breakfast"

Under Milkwood Resort

Under Milkwood Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice people"

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

Knysna Hollow Country Estate

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, surrounding mountains, spacious luxurious room, comfortable bed, good food."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This is our newly discovered South African Gardenroute gem, situated a short distance from Knysna! Beautiful, elegant and stylish accommodation that exceeds all expectations! Everthing speaks of quality, exceptional attention to detail and the effort to enhance the guest experience at all times. Quiet location offering an unmatched immersive experience with nature and the Indian Ocean. One of those memorable places that will always be engraved in the mind for an all encompassing and unique moment in time! Compliments to the host for taking such good care of the guests!"

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient. "

Orange Inn Knysna

Orange Inn Knysna

8/10 Good

"Room and bathroom clean and staff very nice, we woke up to no water though which made things awkward, no shower, no water to flush toilet etc"

Frequently asked questions

What's Knysna like for family-friendly holidays?

The destination of Knysna is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The dolphin watching, whale watching and golf are just some of the things that make this the perfect spot for family trips. Fly into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Knysna?

Pezula Nature Retreat is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a children's club, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your stay with the children include Turbine Hotel and Spa and Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa.

How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Knysna?

Expedia has 14 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Knysna.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Knysna?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 15°C. Average annual precipitation for Knysna is 662 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Knysna?

While you and your family are staying in Knysna, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Knysna Quays, Knysna Waterfront and Garden Route National Park. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Friday Market and Featherbed Boat Cruises.

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