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Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course

HolidayStays Score: 4.0 / 5
Guesthouse Knysna · Western Cape

About

Blackwaters River Lodge is a 4-star accommodation with 20 rooms on the Goukamma River in Knysna's Garden Route, featuring an on-site restaurant and Mashie Golf Course.

Accommodation

20 beautifully decorated rooms in five types: 12 Luxury suites with river and forest balconies, 8 Classic suites with garden or golf course patios. Modern, spacious with comfortable bedding, en-suite bathrooms, bar fridge, TV, and climate control options.

Facilities

On-site restaurant (converted tractor shed) with indoor dining and outdoor deck, wood-fired pizza oven, fresh-baked breads. Pool, lounge with fireplace and bar, full DSTV, ladies bar. Forest Wellness Spa, '19th hole' pub. Free Wi-Fi, safe parking, daily housekeeping.

Location & Surroundings

Off the N2 between Knysna and Sedgefield, 10 minutes from both towns, 15 minutes from Blue Flag Buffels Bay beach. On Goukamma River banks in Garden Route. Goukamma Cape Nature Reserve 5km away (2,500 hectares, 220+ bird species, dolphins, Southern right whales July–December). Jubilee Creek Forest Walk nearby.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Luxury River Unit

Open plan unit with 2x twin beds/king bed , en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, hair dryer, EITHER fans, electric blankets, wall heater OR air-conditioner, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station & balco

Twin x 2
From
R3,218

Luxury River Family Unit

Open plan unit with 2x twin beds/king bed with en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, hair dryer, EITHER fans, electric blankets, wall heater OR air-conditioner, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station & b

Sofa x 1 Twin x 2 Single x 1
From
R3,218

Classic Garden Unit

Open plan unit with 2x single beds, en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electric blankets, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with patio looking into the gardens.

Twin x 2
From
R2,634

Classic Garden Family Unit

Open plan unit with 1x double bed, 1x single bed & sofa bed, en-suite bath & shower, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electric blankets, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with patio looking int

Double x 1 Sofa x 1 Single x 1
From
R2,634

Classic Driveway Unit

Open plan unit with 1x double bed in main house with shower only, bar fridge, fan, hair dryer, electric blanket, heater, TV with Openview, tea/coffee station with windows overlooking driveway.

Double x 1
From
R3,424

Location

Address

N2 Knysna-Sedgefield Road, Knysna, Western Cape

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Directions

Located off the N2 between Knysna and Sedgefield, opposite the Buffels Bay turn-off. Approximately 10km outside Knysna, 10 minutes from both Knysna and Sedgefield, and 15 minutes from Blue Flag Buffels Bay beach.

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Features

Child-friendly Biker-Friendly Indigenous Forest Surroundings Wedding And Events Venue 4-star Sa Tourism Grading Council Rated 20 Rooms 12 Luxury Suites With Private Balconies Overlooking River And Forest 8 Classic Suites With Private Patios Facing Gardens Or Golf Course Goukamma River Frontage Full Breakfast Included In Rates Welcome Pack And Drink On Arrival Dstv In Manor House Lounge

Activities

Wine Tasting Bird Watching Wildlife Viewing Spa Treatments Cycling Kayaking Canoeing Stand-up Paddling Pitch And Putt Golf Grass Volleyball Guided Walking In Goukamma Cape Nature Reserve Indigenous Tree Walk Jubilee Creek Forest Walk Beadwork Tour

Amenities

Parking Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Fireplace Restaurant Bar Lounge Spa Golf Course Coffee Shop River Access Wood-fired Pizza Oven Greenhouse Canoes And Kayaks