Hide Away Guest House
2 Keerom Street PO Box 2600, Knysna 6570 South Africa
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#12 of 57 B&Bs in Knysna
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Hide-Away Guest House, a 4 Star TGCSA graded B&B, located on the Main Road into Knysna offers excellent lagoon/estuary views and is within walking distance of town. 7 well appointed en-suite rooms ranging from Executive with lagoon view to Standard with no lagoon view cater for most budgets. Free highspeed WiFi throughout, air conditioning in all rooms and gym facility. Seasonal rates apply. Make Hide-Away Guest House your home-away-from-home on the Garden Route as you explore the area. Easy driving distances to Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Wilderness, George, Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Boating
Car hire
24-hour security
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Canoeing
Hiking
Mini golf
Tennis court
Water park
Windsurfing
Aerobics offsite
Bicycle tours
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Water park offsite
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
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Dining area
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Interconnected rooms available
Safe
Seating area
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Private bathrooms
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Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
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English, Afrikaans
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Grade: 41 out of 100
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2 Keerom Street PO Box 2600, Knysna 6570 South Africa
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We were 2 couples staying 3 nights in the upstairs veranda bedrooms (not suites). Lovely friendly managers who are extremely helpful. The hotel has recently been completely refurbished in a modern fresh look. The bedrooms downstairs all had their own entrances very near the pool. You are close to N2 which you can hear if sitting outside but the positive is you can get anywhere very quickly. Cecil does a lovely breakfast. Colleen is very good at getting restaurants to squeeze you in 😂. Lovely stay
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello Catherine Thanks so much for the great review of your stay with us at Hide Away Guest House. We are delighted to still be living at Hide Away with its new owner keeping us on as managers. We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in South Africa. Please don't wait another four years before returning! Take care and kind regards. Cecil & Colleen
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This was one of the most difficult reviews to write. In the end I gave 4 points and not 3 as I wanted, but only because both owners are so extremely nice, helpful and lovely. Also, if you like old fashioned, historical buildings and are ok with such rooms, this will be your 5 points guest house. On the very positive note: the owners are really amazing. They treat the guests like friends, will always give you an advice on activities, call you a cab and take care of you. The pool area in front of the house and the view on the veranda is great, you overlook the Knysna lagoon and the location is very good in general. I always did not see the other rooms, so it can be that they are more spacious. Our room was rather small, with carpet floor and the bathroom facilities were really old. The room was overall really not nice to stay in. Very old fashioned. I know that the photos of the rooms look good and maybe it was just the one small and carpet laid room, we had, but you should make sure, which room you get, before booking. It was also a little bit disturbing that you have to order your breakfast the day before, as usually I don't know in the evening, what and how much I will want to eat in the morning. Also you have to pro-actively ask to change your breakfast order for each day, otherwise you will just get the same things over and over again. So we had 6 hotels on our trip in total in SF and I must say that from the premises this was the most disappointing one, but the hospitality of the owners and the location still pulls it up to a 4 in my opinion.…
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Responded 14 Jan 2023
Hello Valeria Thank you for the honesty of your review. Firstly, thank you for your kind words on our service - they are most appreciated. We were disappointed that your tour operator had booked you in to our Standard Room with no lagoon view for your 4 night stay. The room is indeed the smallest room we have at Hide Away and sadly, we were not able to upgrade you at any time during your stay as it was in our peak holiday period. You will be pleased to know that Hide Away is closing for 2 months, i.e. May and June 2023 for a complete overhaul which includes among other things updating the bathrooms and lifting the carpets to make way for lovely wooden floors which are in keeping with the timber and wood theme we have throughout our historical house. We have tried to maintain this look and feel as we are after all in the Knysna Forest. As for our breakfast service, we recognise that the menu system we have does not necessarily please everybody but it certainly goes a long way in reducing wastage and is our contribution to responsible tourism which has become very much the international focus on tourism. Once again, it was great having you stay with us and we hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in our beautiful country. In the event that you decide to make another trip down our way, please book directly with us to ensure that we are able to accommodate you in the best room possible. In any event, all rooms will look completely different come the beginning of July 2023. In closing, we wish you all the best for 2023. Kind regards. Colleen & Cecil
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Booked as short notice, literally 60 minutes before arrival. Cecil & Colleen welcomed us with a cold glass of wine. Recommended restaurants that we could use during load shedding. Beautiful breakfast set in the beautiful dinning room! Once again Cecil & Colleen, thank you for hospitality. Marco & Michellè Germany
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 14 Jan 2023
Hello Marco & Michelle Thank you so much for the kind review of your stay with us recently. It was indeed a pleasure meeting you but a pity that it was only for the 1 night. We hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in South Africa and were able to catch up with various family members in Cape Town. Michelle, it would be fantastic to have one of your conferences take place in SA with add on visits to Knysna. We love our part of the world and certainly would enjoy sharing this with more international travellers. Once again, all the best for 2023. May the year be successful for both of you. Kind regards Colleen & Cecil.
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We stayed 3 nights in the beautiful guest house. Colleen was a great host, serving us a tasty break every morning. The rooms are spacious and have a gorgeous view over the Knysna river. Everything is close by and there is plenty to do in the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and recommend it!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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I was welcomed warmly, helped with anything and got very nice recommendations for activities, Restaurants etc. The room was with a great view directly in the water, which was very big. The bathroom was complety new and very well equiped. I would absolutely come back next Time.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 20 Dec 2022
Hi there Denise Thank you so much for taking the time to do the review on your stay with us a couple of weeks ago. We hope that the rest of your vacation went smoothly and you left South Africa wanting to return again in the not too distant future. Another wedding invitation perhaps? We take this opportunity to wish you well through this festive season and hope that 2023 will be an amazing one for you. Take care and kind regards. Cecil & Colleen
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I can recommend the gasthouse because of the family atmosphere. A warm welcome and Initial Informations about Locals, Trips and other Importen Things. The room was clean and the breakfast delicious...
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 06 Dec 2022
Good morning to you Thank you indeed for taking the time to review your stay with us at Hide Away Guest House. We hope that we may have the opportunity to see you returning to South Africa, Knysna and Hide Away at some time in the future. We wish you a great festive season and hope that 2023 will be an exceptional one for you! Kind regards Cecil & Colleen
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clean and neat, bed was amazing, woke up refreshed and well rested. Host was very helpful informative and polite. had a great chat on arrival, felt like we have known each other for years. The accommodation was amazing, as mentioned before, the view is something else. Had to take Foto's to try and take the memory home. Very satisfied with the stay and thoroughly enjoyed it, will definitely recommend it to anyone. Thank you, Cecille and Colleen.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 08 Nov 2022
Morning Johan, Many thanks for taking the time to do the review on your stay with us at Hide Away Guest House. It was indeed a pleasure having you stay! We are so enthused when we get positive feedback from our guests and reviews such as yours provides the additional motivation to continue doing our very best. Both Cecil & I love what we do and we like our guests to feel right at home when they stay with us. We hope to see you again in the not too distant future. Take care and kind regards Colleen and Cecil
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Hospitable hosts, Colleen and Cecil, made me very welcome with their helpful suggestions about things to do and places to eat right in the neighbourhood. Just a short walk to the restaurant-packed harbour, this conveniently-located guesthouse will definitely provide a comfortable place to rest your head for any Garden Route traveller. I was well-taken care of with a tasty early breakfast provided in my room before an early start on my day... and it was relaxing and fun to chat on the front porch with my hosts on my way back from dinner one evening. This is a really charming accommodation with friendly hosts and comfy rooms. I would happily recommend Hide Away for your stay in Knysna. I certainly enjoyed mine. Wishing you continued success Colleen and Cecil, and thank you for making my visit such a pleasant one.…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 11 Aug 2022
Hello Susan Thank you so much for the great review of your stay with us recently. We love sharing as much information as possible with our guests about our town and the many restaurants and activities available in and around the area. As we sit in the office looking out over the Knysna Estuary - the sun is shining and it is fairly warm even though we are in the middle of winter! Take care and kind regards Cecil & Colleen
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Hideaway guesthouse was a very nice house with some beautiful views. Colleen and Cecil were really helpful and could give us a lot of tips where to go, and they also booked trips for us. Overall we had a really nice stay in this beautiful house and with these friendly hosts.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 09 Aug 2022
Hello there Rens and Deneen family, Thank you for the great review and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. As we respond to your review, the sun is shining and its a lovely day in Knysna! Spread the word to your family, friends and colleagues about your stay with us so they may also enjoy what we have to offer. Take care and safe travels. Cecil & Colleen Harding
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It was a lovely way to finish a ride from Cape Town, next to the beautiful cloud-covered mountains of the Western Cape. Although my stay was just two days, I enjoyed every moment. I think you are positioned perfectly, just a chip and a putt to the waterfront and the activities. Two days were insufficient! Everything was perfect. I just wish this wretched covid would pack up and get lost! Many thanks Colleen and Cecil.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 01 Oct 2021
Hi there Roger It was indeed a pleasure having you stay with us albeit for only 2 nights and many thanks for your great review! We love having guests stay with us, mainly South Africans at this time, but we are sure the international market will start recovering soon. We hope to see you back in the not too distant future. Take care until next time. Kind regards Cecil & Colleen
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US$92 - US$127 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hide Away Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Hide Away Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Featherbed Nature Reserve (0.9 km), Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Trail (1.1 km), and Garden Route Export House (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hide Away Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Hide Away Guest House?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Hide Away Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Hide Away Guest House?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hide Away Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cruise Cafe, Muse Fusion Food, and Oak Leaf Knysna.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hide Away Guest House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hide Away Guest House?
Yes, laundry service and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hide Away Guest House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to Hide Away Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St George's Anglican Church (1.6 km).