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Knysna Waterfront
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Buffalo Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Things to do
Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Top hotels in Waterfront
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Great friendly check in, pool area was lovely, apart from both lifts being out of order cannot fault this property and would recommend
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Bayview Hotel
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
We loved our stay at this property. The views were amazing and the room was beautiful. We had dinner at the restaurant both night we were there and the food was fantastic. The welcome drink was delicious. If it had been on the menu we would have had several. The only complaint I have would be the ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Great stay! Go to
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Pezula Nature Retreat
Good
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
