Hide Away Guest House
2 Keerom Street PO Box 2600, Knysna 6570 South Africa
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#12 of 58 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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Property amenities
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
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Washing machine
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Dining area
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Microwave
Minibar
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Landmark view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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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.
HOTEL STYLE
Harbour View
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
2 Keerom Street PO Box 2600, Knysna 6570 South Africa
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Car recommended
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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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Room Tip: Pick the upper floors with rooms facing the lagoon.
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
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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When we arrived we received a friendly welcome from Colleen and Cecil. The rooms are Large with a beautiful view over the Lagoon (some rooms even have a view of the heads!). Great amenities including a Nespresso machine!
Colleen was available to give suggestions about the surrounding area and knows the current specials in the area (gave us a great tip for half price sushi at a nearby restaurant the night we were there).
A Hot Breakfast was served in a homely dining room, but it was possible to request breakfast on your room balcony if preferred!
Colleen was available to give suggestions about the surrounding area and knows the current specials in the area (gave us a great tip for half price sushi at a nearby restaurant the night we were there).
A Hot Breakfast was served in a homely dining room, but it was possible to request breakfast on your room balcony if preferred!
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Cecil Harding, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 14 Sept 2021
Greetings! Thank you for the great review. We love getting reviews on our guest house and the service we deliver. You know where we are when next you are in Knysna. Stay healthy and well! Kind regards Cecil & Colleen
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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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We stayed four nights in February and can highly recommend the Hide Away guest house! Rooms were spacious with good size of bathroom. Small terrace in front of the room was serving us as a wine drinking spot in the evenings as well as breakfast table, which was served to us according to our wishes. Additionally friendly owners gave good tips for the restaurants and activities.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from HideawayKnysna, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 24 Feb 2020
Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to do the review on your stay with us at Hide Away Guest House. It is most appreciated as many of our guests decide to stay with us based on the various reviews they read. We continue to enjoy good summer weather here in Knysna. Our winter months are temperate so also a great time to visit the Garden Route and include a trip to the Eastern Cape game reserves! We hope you will share this info with all your friends and family heading down our way! Thanks once again for staying with us! Kind regards Cecil & Colleen
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The last major source of attractive “Guest House’s” before entering Port Elizabeth and a welcome respite for road travelers of the attractive and popular South African Garden Route while northbound. Colleen welcomes you with cold beverages and a wet towel! Then there is the pool and big rooms to tempt guests too! So nice to relax after a full day but then there are all the friendly restaurants along the Harbour front and the ‘Island’ catering to any range of tastes. Just can’t get away from this place!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from KnysnaHideaway, Owner at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 09 Jan 2020
Hello there Thanks for taking the time to do the great review on Knysna and your experience at Hide Away Guest House. We can't wait to see you again! Kind regards. Cecil & Colleen
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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 18 Nov 2023
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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We arrived about an hour early and the house managers very kindly said we could go ahead and check in.
We were met at the car park with a lovely friendly greeting and the porter told us he’d take our bags to our room as it was available. (After lugging our bags around this was the most welcome greeting ever)
Amazing start! Stunning views. Lovely room with super balcony. Excellent quality towels. Beautiful add Ons - water x2 every day, tea, biscuits and coffee, dressing gown.
The guest house, as many reviews note, is just off the N2. After a few hours you don’t really pay heed to it and when in your room definitely can’t hear it.
Colleen is amazing and has a wealth of fabulous information to make your stay so enjoyable. I loved having an old-fashioned map too. Great restaurants and beach recommendations. Felt really safe and comfortable.
The pool is lovely and sunbeds relaxing.
Breakfast is a delight. Cecil does a fabulous plate. Not rushed. Cooked to your choice.
There is a lounge that has a lovely honours bar area. Very thoughtful. Staff are very welcoming.
Laundry service fabulous.
We stayed for a perfect 6 nights.
We were met at the car park with a lovely friendly greeting and the porter told us he’d take our bags to our room as it was available. (After lugging our bags around this was the most welcome greeting ever)
Amazing start! Stunning views. Lovely room with super balcony. Excellent quality towels. Beautiful add Ons - water x2 every day, tea, biscuits and coffee, dressing gown.
The guest house, as many reviews note, is just off the N2. After a few hours you don’t really pay heed to it and when in your room definitely can’t hear it.
Colleen is amazing and has a wealth of fabulous information to make your stay so enjoyable. I loved having an old-fashioned map too. Great restaurants and beach recommendations. Felt really safe and comfortable.
The pool is lovely and sunbeds relaxing.
Breakfast is a delight. Cecil does a fabulous plate. Not rushed. Cooked to your choice.
There is a lounge that has a lovely honours bar area. Very thoughtful. Staff are very welcoming.
Laundry service fabulous.
We stayed for a perfect 6 nights.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Colleen Harding, Marketing at Hide Away Guest House
Responded 2 weeks ago
Hello Martine Thank you for the great review of your stay with us at Hideaway. It was indeed a pleasure meeting you both. Pity you still had to do a bit of work whilst on holiday. The joys of running a business to be sure. Pity we were unable to Postnet your breakfast to you! HaHa. We hope that you had a great catchup with the rest of the family. It would be great to have you back at Hideaway in the not too distant future. Take care and all the best for 2025! Kind regards Cecil & Colleen
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Some rooms at Hide Away Guest House have a view over the lagoon. The Owners are very eager and give good tips for sightseeing, restaurants. Especially the tip for our onward journey to Hermanus to take route 62 was great. We felt comfortable there from the first moment.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Beautiful, spacious, freshly renovated room. Very comfortable. Kind and helpful hosts took care of our every need. A great place to stay to explore Knysna and the surrounding area. Our hosts gave great guidance about places to eat and explore; useful, as we had not previously visited the area .
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hide Away Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Hide Away Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Featherbed Nature Reserve (0.8 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).