Kanonkop House - Your Stay in Knysna
About the Hotel
Seven Luxury Suites
Kanonkop House offers seven suites: Executive Suite, Luxury Garden Suite, Penthouse Suite, and Diamond Suite. Rooms are spacious, bright, and decorated by South African designers. Each has a private balcony with views of the Knysna lagoon and Heads. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi. The Diamond Suite has a large terrace.
Breakfast and Boma Nights
Breakfast is served on the terrace next to the heated pool. The menu includes made-to-order items like crepes, omelettes, and pancakes, plus fresh fruit and cheeses. The bar is self-service with included drinks. Evening Boma nights feature a braai (South African barbecue) followed by a six-course meal. Seafood braai evenings are also available. Breakfast in the room can be arranged.
Pool, Spa, and Activities
The outdoor heated pool is open year-round with sun loungers and umbrellas. Spa services include massages, facials, manicures, and body treatments. The property has a garden and small indigenous forest. Guests can borrow bicycles, go on walking tours, or hike nearby trails. Board games and a shared lounge are available indoors.
Views Over Knysna Lagoon
Kanonkop House sits on a hill in the Kanonkop district, overlooking the Knysna lagoon and Heads. It is a 5-minute drive to restaurants like Pecan Tree and Twin Palm. Pledge Nature Reserve is 2 km away, and Knysna Forest is 4 km. George Airport is a 53-minute drive. Free on-site parking and an airport shuttle are available. A taxi into town costs about 260 ZAR.
24/7 Concierge and Housekeeping
The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out. Staff can book restaurants, golf at Simola and Pezula courses, and arrange activities. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are provided. Room service is available. The property has a business center with fax/photocopying. Family rooms and board games are available for children. A backup generator prevents load-shedding issues.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Ski school
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site for free.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
