Garden Route Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
Birds of Eden showing a bridge
Keurboomstrand

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Where to stay in Garden Route

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Wilderness Beach

5/5(2 area reviews)

Wilderness Beach is noteworthy for its seaside views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilderness National Park and Garden Route National Park.

Wilderness Beach
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Thesen Island

If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Thesen Island
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Robberg Beach

Beaches and restaurants are some things travellers note about Robberg Beach. Check out Robberg Nature Reserve or Plettenberg Bay Beach while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Robberg Beach
Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

Knysna Central
Knysna Quays

Waterfront

Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

Waterfront
Beautiful view from a beautiful guest house

Paradise

5/5(1 area review)

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Paradise
Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay

Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay

4 out of 5
Corner Of Church And Market Street Mossel Bay Western Cape
The price is AU$195 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$195
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mossel Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (282 reviews)
Would give it 6 stars if I could. Fabulous place, great staff, beautiful views restaurant wonderful. Will be back.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3.5 out of 5
Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape
The price is AU$177 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$177
per night
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
Staff is extremely lovely and helpful. Super fast checking. First room was a little bit noisy but the manage the transition to a new one super easily.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Aqua Marina Guest House

Aqua Marina Guest House

4 out of 5
74 Hill Street Mossel Bay Western Cape
The price is AU$132 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$132
per night
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this guesthouse in Mossel Bay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dias Museum and Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
It was perfect and a very friendly owner

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Aqua Marina Guest House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
198 CR Swart Drive Knysna Western Cape
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Knysna. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Featherbed Nature Reserve and Bollard ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Very enjoyable

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2025

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort
Plett Quarter Apartments

Plett Quarter Apartments

4 out of 5
Main Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
Stay at this apartment in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and Old Timber ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
The unit itself was very nice. Much farther from the beach than the picture show. It's also on the main street which is busy. Lots of street noise in late into the night.

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Plett Quarter Apartments
Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation

Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation

3 out of 5
23 Lang St Mossel Bay Western Cape
Stay at this villa in Mossel Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santos Beach and Diaz Musuem are located ...
Mosselbay Waterfront Accomodation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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