Kanonkop House - Knysna
-34.035166, 23.020488Overview
4-star boutique retreat in Knysna's indigenous forest with lagoon views and personalized service across seven suites
Amenities & Services
Kanonkop House offers a heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a garden and small forest, where guests can observe local birdlife. A 24-hour concierge team arranges dinner reservations, outdoor activities, and transport using the hotel's shuttle service to Knysna's restaurants and attractions. The hotel's bar provides complimentary drinks, including wine and champagne, while the property includes a generator to prevent disruption during load shedding.
Suites & Rooms
The seven suites at Kanonkop House are each decorated by top South African designers, with private balconies overlooking the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. The Diamond Suite spans a large terrace with direct lagoon views, while the Sunbird Room features a forest setting with romantic touches. Each room includes a private bathroom, safety deposit box, and daily housekeeping services.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Kanonkop House sits on a hill within an indigenous forest, five minutes from the Knysna Heads and the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Guests can walk to the Brenton Blue Butterfly Reserve or book bike tours, hiking, and horse riding through the concierge. The hotel offers valet parking and accessible parking for those arriving by car.
Dining & Culinary Experiences
A complimentary gourmet breakfast is served on the terrace by the pool, with made-to-order omelets and fresh fruit platters each morning. The hotel organizes exclusive seafood braai evenings in a boma, featuring a six-course meal with grilled local fish and meats. For other meals, the 24-hour concierge books tables at nearby Knysna restaurants and provides taxi transfers to Thesen Island or the town center.
Spa & Wellness
Guests can book full-body massages, facials, and body treatments through the concierge, with treatments delivered in-room or by the pool. The outdoor swimming pool is heated year-round and includes a shallow end, sun loungers, and pool towels. Beauty services like manicures, pedicures, and waxing are available on request.
- Suites: 7 suites by top South African designers, each with lagoon views and private balcony
- Dining: Complimentary gourmet breakfast & exclusive seafood braai dinners
- Wellness: In-room massages, facials, and heated pool with sun loungers
- Services: 24-hour concierge, airport shuttle, and generator for uninterrupted power
- Location: Indigenous forest setting, 5 min from Knysna Heads & Featherbed Nature Reserve
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
650 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
435 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Room size:
1080 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Essential information about Kanonkop House
| 💵 Lowest room price | 370 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.6 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 23.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Plettenberg Bay, PBZ |
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