Waterfront Lodge - Knysna

4-star lagoon-view lodge in Knysna, family-run for 25 years

Views & Setting

Waterfront Lodge sits directly on the Knysna Lagoon with private balconies overlooking the water and the Knysna Heads. The property has a sundek with loungers for birdwatching and sunbathing alongside the saltwater swimming pool. Guests receive free private parking and can walk to the lagoon from the garden.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at this family-run lodge have satellite TV, private bathrooms, and some have a patio or balcony facing the lagoon. Downstairs rooms No.6 and No.7 offer a bath tub and shower with views over the water. All accommodations include free bottled water, a mini-fridge, and daily housekeeping.

Wellness & Recreation

Waterfront Lodge guests can use an on-site sauna for relaxation after a day outdoors. The property also has a pool with a view and sun loungers or beach chairs around the sun terrace. A tour desk helps arrange kayaking, boating, and cycling in the Knysna area.

Family & Children Facilities

The lodge offers a kid-friendly buffet at breakfast and a shallow end in the pool for younger swimmers. Outdoor space includes a garden with a picnic area, an outdoor fireplace, and a barbeque area. Families receive assistance with activity planning and a packed lunch service for day trips.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary continental and full English breakfast is served each morning in a dining room that overlooks the Knysna Lagoon. The hotel has an on-site bar with wine and champagne, as well as a barbeque area for guest use. Special diet menus are available on request, and the breakfast includes local farm eggs and fresh bread.

• Setting: Direct lagoon frontage with views of the Knysna Heads
• Rooms: Lagoon-facing balconies and spa baths in select rooms
• Wellness: Saltwater pool, sauna, and sun terrace
• Dining: Complimentary farm-egg breakfast with dietary options
• Outdoor: BBQ area, picnic tables, and garden with birdlife
• Service: Car washing offered without request; tour desk for excursions