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Waterfront Lodge Knysna

On the edge of the Knysna Lagoon

Escape to the beauty of Knysna.

Slow down beside the lagoon, wake to peaceful water views and experience the Garden Route at its most relaxing.

-34°03'S 23°01'E

01 · Welcome

Where the lagoon

sets the rhythm.

Settle into the quieter side of Knysna, right at the water's edge.

Waterfront Lodge is a four-star guest house framed by gardens, birdlife and uninterrupted views towards the Knysna Heads. Here, days begin with a generous breakfast and unfold at your own pace—by the pool, on the deck, or out exploring the Garden Route.

02 · Rooms

Rest well.
Wake to water.

Comfortable, characterful rooms with thoughtful touches and an easy sense of home.

Lagoon-view room at Waterfront Lodge

Room collection

Lagoon-view rooms

Wake to soft light over the water and step onto your balcony for a slow morning coffee with the lagoon in view.

Private balcony · Lagoon outlook · En-suite

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03 · The experience

Do as much
or as little
as you like.

Soak up the sun and birdlife from the sundeck or cool off in the pool.

  • 01Continental & full English breakfast
  • 02Pool, sundeck & lagoon garden
  • 03Kayaking, boating & cycling
  • 04Bar, drinks & barbecue area

Around the lodge

Spaces made
for slowing down.

Move easily between comfortable indoor spaces and the lagoon-facing garden—from a quiet morning in the lounge to sundowners beside the pool.

Waterfront Lodge guest lounge
Guest loungeComfortable seating, books and lagoon views
Lagoon-facing patio
Lagoon patioA shaded place to sit and take in the view
Pool and sundeck
Pool & sundeckLoungers, garden and water views
Breakfast room and bar
Breakfast room & barEasy mornings and relaxed evening drinks

04 · Guest book

Loved by guests
from near and far.

“Stunning views across the lagoon. A great breakfast!”

Rated wonderful by verified guests for warm service, cleanliness, comfort and location.

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9.5Staff
9.4Cleanliness
9.3Comfort
9.3Location
Knysna Lagoon

05 · Knysna

Between forest
and sea.

A calm lagoon, indigenous forest, long beaches, excellent restaurants and adventures for every kind of traveller.

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Your Knysna escapeYour holiday starts here.
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