South Villa Guest House

South Villa Guest House

22 Circular Drive Paradise, Knysna 6571 South Africa
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#7 of 63 guest houses in Knysna
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
South Villa Guest House situated in the tranquil suburb of Paradise, in the town of Knysna. All our rooms feature a private balcony overlooking the Knysna lagoon and Knysna Heads. South Villa is ideally positioned to take advantage of all major attractions in and around Knysna. All rooms are fitted with: TV with DVD & basic channels; barfridge , tea & coffee facilities, Electronic Safes. Bathroom Amenities: Hair Dryers, Bathrobes & Beach Towels, Queen extra length size beds, all fitted with quality bedclothes and feather comforters and pillows.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Street parking
Free internet
Wifi
Free breakfast
Breakfast available
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Bathrobes
Private balcony
Safe
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Flatscreen TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Private bathrooms
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Harbour View
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans

Location

22 Circular Drive Paradise, Knysna 6571 South Africa
Getting there
Car recommended
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bobsterz wrote a review Oct 2024
Willand, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Christa & Hentie were excellent hosts! From the minute we arrived they were so attentive, friendly and hospitable.

The rooms are comfortable and the view over the bay from our room was stunning. What a treat to enjoy a truly fantastic breakfast served out on our balcony too 😊

100% recommend a stay here, you will be truly looked after and the accommodation is in walking distance of the waterfront.

Thank you for a lovely stay!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Thomas Kalt, General Manager at South Villa Guest House
Responded 25 Oct 2024
Thank you kindly for the beautiful review, we loved having you in Knysna!!!
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RanMap wrote a review Feb 2024
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Christa welcomed us with a lovely smile to a clean and pleasant guesthouse. Our room was bright and airy and it lead on to a balcony that overlooked the Knysna lagoon and heads.

The guesthouse is located within walking distance to the Knysna town centre and the ferry port from which you can board a ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.

We watched a gorgeous sunset and then an amazing sunrise the next morning from our balcony. Breakfast on both days was delicious, it was beautifully presented and served on the balcony.

We enjoyed our chats with our friendly hosts Christa and Hentie and felt sad leaving their lovely guesthouse after two nights. Well done Christa and Hentie!
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Date of stay: January 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Thomas Kalt, General Manager at South Villa Guest House
Responded 13 Jul 2024
You were excellent guests!!! Thank you for your visit and review!
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Azzu&Rip wrote a review Apr 2024
Rieti, Italy
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful Guest house in Knysna, with well furnished and very clean sea view rooms. The owner welcomed us with extreme kindness, making us feel at home straight away and giving us lots of information and advice which proved invaluable during our stay. We particularly appreciated the attention to detail and attention towards guests. The breakfast (which you can choose the day before) is plentiful and varied, served with care and thoughtfulness. We highly recommend this beautiful guest house!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Pamela cordula U wrote a review Dec 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Really very nice
View fantastic
And the people who manage it super friendly
You can ask them anything and you feel really welcome
We had a wonderful stay there
Breakfast is also really delicious
All in all a super location to stay
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Peter_vB2015 wrote a review Apr 2023
Georgetown, Massachusetts
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed one night at the South Villa Guesthouse, enjoyed the stay. Christa and Hentie are great hosts, gave us a nice room with a stunning water view. Room as clean, had all the amenities and a comfortable bed. The breakfast was great, a nice selection of fruits and a personalised breakfast choice of various egg dishes.
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Date of stay: April 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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ulrich s wrote a review Sept 2022
Cape Town Central, South Africa
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed at this b and b and whst a pleasant surprise. The rooms are well designed and modern ...each having a verandah that looks onto the heads and lagoon. Good breakfast. Beautiful garden. Excellent host....try this and it's good value..
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Trip12990630809 wrote a review Jun 2023
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Location at the heart of the tsitsikamma area makes it probably a preferred place at high season when people are less concerned about the quality. It wasn’t even close to what it looks at the website and the public braai area was dirty and with poor facilities. At load shading time they didn’t switch on the generator which was there…..
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Date of stay: June 2023
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Responded 13 Jul 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review. We are a 4 star establishment that builds our relationships on trust and friendliness. We apologise if your expectation of our establishment did not meet our services offered. We will make every possible effort to correct any discrepencies on website.. Please note that we do not advertise or have a generator.
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Grace P wrote a review Nov 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Christa & Hentie were extremely welcoming & helpful hosts - they kindly gave us a few lifts during our stay, and even took us on a lovely scenic tour of Knysna. They helped us plan our days whilst in Knysna and we had a great time as a result.

The rooms were very clean and well presented, and the views from the room and dining balconies were stunning. We really enjoyed the breakfast, particularly being able to submit your personalised breakfast choices the day before.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and the hosts played a big part of that. We would thoroughly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: November 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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TrailBlazer775635 wrote a review Oct 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
On my arrival i was welcomed with a smile, name tag with my name at my room. It was very cold but guess what the room has Oil heater, Electric blanket and Gas heater. Mini bar fridge. Have extra blanket and pillows. of the breakfast and healthy one it was exceptional. 100 % Wi-fi. I slept like a baby on comfortable bed
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Date of stay: October 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Dawn S wrote a review Oct 2022
Moncton, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I just returned from a tour of South Africa and cannot express how wonderful our experience was at South Villa Guest House. Christa and Hentie are excellent hosts. Because we had not rented a car, Christa offered to drive us to/from restaurants, and took us on a tour of East Head and of Leisure Island. You can walk to city center from the Guest House, maybe 15minutes. The Guest House is wonderful and offers great views of the Knysna River from the private patio of your room or from the dining room patio. The beds are comfortable, the shower wonderful with all necessities provided. There is coffee/tea and water in each room, along with a mini fridge. Breakfast options are extensive and the food was so tasty and beautifully presented. We spent two days in Knysna but wish we had another couple of days to explore the area more. I would definitely return to this guest house when I return to South Africa (fingers crossed!).
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Date of stay: October 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Suri R wrote a tip Oct 2022
14 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking lots are available"
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Tekener wrote a tip Mar 2022
Frankfurt, Germany31 contributions47 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"I recmmend taking the room with a view over the lagoon"
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Vaishali wrote a tip Jan 2020
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"best view amazing service"
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Stefaan V wrote a tip Sept 2019
2 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Every room is perfect"
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Mandy Murray wrote a tip Aug 2019
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Any room is great here"
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PRICE RANGE
R 1,198 - R 1,474 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeKnysna
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Villa Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to South Villa Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Featherbed Nature Reserve (0.8 km), Pledge Nature Reserve (1.2 km), and Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Trail (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at South Villa Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, free parking, and free internet access.
Which room amenities are available at South Villa Guest House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, extra long beds, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at South Villa Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at South Villa Guest House?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to South Villa Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cruise Cafe, Muse Fusion Food, and Oak Leaf Knysna.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at South Villa Guest House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to South Villa Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St George's Anglican Church (1.6 km).
Does South Villa Guest House have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
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