Kanonkop Guest House

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Kanonkop Guest House Knysna

Discover some of Knysna’s fanciest yet unpretentious accommodation on the famous Garden Route at Kanonkop Guest House, a picture-perfect holiday destination in South Africa and a stunning vacation retreat that is the epitome of elegant splendour.

Revel in natural forests where elephants once strolled and explore the huge tidal lagoon that makes Knysna so attractive to visitors like you. Appreciate this family-owned, award-winning boutique hotel with its first-class service, luxury villas and personal attention to detail. 

Kanonkop Guest House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience. It is also consistently voted in the Top 25 Hotels in Africa on Trip Advisor as the host to guests from all over the world who seek that comfortable blend of being in a refined family home with the service and excellence of five-star boutique hotel.

Kanonkop Hill in a private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon with breathtaking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and the Indian Ocean. Kick back and relax in the tranquil setting just outside of the main town centre as you explore all that Knysna offers in terms of hikes, forests, rivers and glorious beaches.

Kanonkop Knysna has only 7 rooms and is not open to the public so that guests can enjoy true privacy. Executive lagoon-facing suites are large and specially designed for couples who want privacy and modern amenities with indigenous forest and lagoon views. 

Use Kanonkop Guest House as a base from which to explore the rest of the Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay, and some of the famous game reserves in these parts of sunny South Africa. We have designed several fantastic tours from Cape Town along the Garden Route.

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Kanonkop Guest House poised gracefully on the cliffs with sweeping views of the famous Knysna Heads and lagoon – a homely accommodation choice created to blend into the forest and take in the mesmerising views of the lagoon, ocean and rocky peninsulas so famous in Knysna. 

Choose from 5 well-appointed suites ranging from penthouses and garden suites to executive rooms with lounges, dining areas and private patios. Weather permitting, breakfast is served alfresco on the patio affording guests spectacular panoramas of the beautiful indigenous garden and spectacular surroundings. A swimming pool, with a big deck, sun loungers and umbrellas completes the picture of the ultimate 5-star accommodation on the Garden Route at Knysna.

Golfers will love this perfect Knysna holiday accommodation on the hill in a forest setting and Kanonkop Guest House assists all golfers to book tee times at Fancourt Country Club, Simola Country Club and the Pezula Clifftop Estate!

 

Amazing Holiday Packages including Kanonkop Guest House

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Per person sharing

Garden Route Self Drive Holiday South Africa

7 Nights
A road trip from Cape Town, through the desert Karoo landscape and coastal towns. Explore the South African Garden Route and some breathtaking destinations in the Western and Eastern Cape.

From $145

PER PERSON SHARING PER NIGHT


Activities

  • Magnificent views of the Knysna lagoon and the giant sandstone cliffs of the famous ‘Knysna Heads’
  • Splendid rooms named after famous South African artists
  • Swimming pool, fantastic food and service
  • Wonderful beaches, hiking, walking, cycling, water sports

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Local beverages
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free on-site parking

that include this property

Facilities

  • 7 Rooms
  • Indoor and outdoor leisure areas
  • En suite bathrooms with bath and separate shower
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Satellite TV, music centres
  • Fans, underfloor Heating
  • Electronic Safe
  • Tea / Coffee Facilities
  • Hairdryers, robes & slippers
  • Organic toiletries
  • Laundry service
  • Swimming pool, sundeck, alfresco lounge, deck and bar

Highlights

  • Trip Advisor Winner several times for being one of the Top 25 Luxury Small Hotels in Africa
  • Family run home away from home lodge with luxurious accommodation packed with amazing modern facilities including TVs, minibars, coffee machines and private balconies
  • Includes full breakfast, all drinks from the bar, internet, safe parking and transfers to the tourism activities you want to try
  • Visit the famous Knysna Heads and find out more about the rare Knysna Elephant and indigenous Yellowwood trees in the lush forests.


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