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Candlewood Knysna

Guesthouse Old Place · Knysna · Western Cape
Candlewood Knysna
Cozy bedroom with a large bed pillows wardrobe and bedside lamp
Neatly made bed with floral pillows in a bright bedroom with open door

About

Candlewood Knysna is award-winning, eco-friendly luxury B&B accommodation on a hill above the Knysna Lagoon, with views of the Knysna Heads and Thesen Island on the Garden Route.

Accommodation

Seven rooms: Sand and Sea luxury balcony upstairs, Sky premium balcony upstairs, Spray luxury terrace garden, Shell premium garden, Sun pool-side garden, and Storm ground-floor suite. Queen or king/twin beds; sizes from 18m² to 52m². Light, airy interiors with modern décor and African and international artworks.

Facilities

Free swimming-pool access and a standout breakfast with fresh-baked breads, homemade preserves, local farm produce and a tailor-made tea menu. Sundowners before dinner out. Staff advise on restaurants, attractions and activities. Most ingredients are sourced from suppliers within about 40 km of Knysna.

Location & Surroundings

Set on a hill above the Knysna Lagoon with views of the Knysna Heads and Thesen Island. In Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route, with forests, the Outeniqua Mountains, lakes, lagoons and beaches nearby.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Pets: Not allowed
Smoking: Not allowed

Rooms

Sand - Luxury Balcony Room (Honeymoon)

Sleeps 2

Upstairs air-conditioned spacious room with balcony and stunning views across the lagoon to the Heads and out to the sea. A full bathroom with a walk-in wet room shower and bathtub. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar. Queen-size bed

Queen x 1 Amenities
From
R3,950

Sea - Luxury Balcony Double Room

Sleeps 2

Spacious luxury upstairs balcony room with Twin or King size bed and stunning views across the Lagoon to the Heads.
SEA complete with its shower bathroom. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar. Free Wi-Fi.

King x 1 Amenities

Sky- Deluxe Upstairs Balcony Double Room

Sleeps 2

Upstairs air-conditioned room with balcony and Queen size bed and stunning views across the lagoon to the Heads and out to sea. SKY has a shower bathroom. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar. Free Wi-Fi.

Queen x 1 Amenities

Storm - Ground Floor Suite

Sleeps 2

Large air-conditioned suite with spacious lounge with views across the Lagoon to the Heads. King size bed. A separate bedroom and a walk in wet room shower bathroom. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar. No balcony.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R3,350

Spray - Luxury Garden Room

Sleeps 2

Spacious corner ground floor room with Twin or King size bed with a large walk-in shower, Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar. The room has its own patio with sitting out area in the trees.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R2,450

Shell - Deluxe Garden Room

Sleeps 2

Ground floor room with queen-sized bed and patio and a walk-in wet room shower bathroom. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar

Queen x 1 Amenities

SALT (self catering) Studio

Sleeps 2

Ground floor Studio with King size bed, convertible to Twin beds, a bathroom with walk-in shower and a patio. 42" Smart TV with Netflix & YouTube. Air-conditioning, Kitchenette, 2 induction plates stove, Microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle and Minibar.

King x 1 Amenities
From
R3,100

SPARK Lagoon view luxury Suite

Sleeps 4

Uplifted ground floor Suite, air-conditioned room with lounge, Patio, Queen size bed, bed Sofa & stunning views pool, across the lagoon to the Heads and out to sea. SPARK has a shower &bathtub. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine and Minibar. Free Wi-Fi

Queen x 1 Sofa x 1 Amenities
From
R3,950

SEAHORSE Lagoon view luxury Suite

Sleeps 2

Uplifted ground floor Suite, air-conditioned room with lounge, Patio, King/Twin bed, Sofa & stunning views pool, across the lagoon to the Heads and out to sea. Seahorse has a shower & bathtub. Air-conditioning, Nespresso machine & Minibar. Free Wi-Fi

King x 1 Amenities
From
R4,400

Location

Address

8 Stinkwood Crescent Upper Old Place Knysna South Africa GPS -34,0375 23,0626

Get Directions → Knysna Guide →

Directions

From Cape Town:
Take the N2 to George and continue along to Knysna town. Go through the town centre until you pass the local hospital on your left, carry on to the Kwik Spar on the right. At the traffic lights turn left. Turn left on the t-junction into Milkwood Drive/Milkhout and Old Toll.Then tur

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Features

Lagoon Views

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Free Parking Garden

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