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Reviews of Blue Oyster

4 out of 5
Blue Oyster
11 Rio Street, Knysna, Western Cape

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Blue Oyster - a hidden gem
Judith is a great host and is ably assisted by Toumbe. Nothing was too much trouble for them, reservations for dinner, information on what to do and where to visit. The house is enormous - we stayed in the Mykonos room which has amazing views over the lagoon and the area is 100% safe. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Judith & Ntombi on 5 Mar 2020
Hi guys Trust you back home safe and thank you for your review. Miss our breakfast conversations and hope to see you on your next visit. Greetings from Ntombi with a freindly smile from sunny South Africa

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
My only issue was the bathroom being outside our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Judith & Team on 26 Oct 2019
Thank you for your stay Warm regards

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb Stay
Wonderful & accomodating host - thank you for your hospitality. Arrived on a boiling hot day, to a cool airconed room. Left very early & had a packed breakfast for the road
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Judith & Team on 31 Oct 2019
Thank you for your stay

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Judith on 14 Aug 2019
Thank you for your stay with us

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a superb view of the bay. Super friendly owner and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Judith & Team on 27 Mar 2019
Thank you for your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming, friendly and very comfortable
Very friendly and comfortable stay. Judith and her team made us very welcome and looked after us to a very high standard. The views out over the bay are fantastic. Very good breakfast, we will return if we are back in this area shain
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Judith & Thombi on 27 Mar 2019
Thank you for your stay with us Hope to see you again in near future

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Judith on 2 Apr 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Nonyameko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent spot for a holiday
The stay at Blue Oyster was amazing. The hostess, Judith, made contact immediately after I had made the booking. The check-in and check out was without hassles. The hostess and the staff were wonderful, professional, efficient and friendly. I will definitely go back :). It was peaceful and the view from the bedroom was great. Zinlte
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Judith on 7 Jan 2019
Good day Zintle Thank your for your stay with us looking foward to your next stay again

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Property with Stunning Views
Very much enjoyed our stay at Blue Oyster. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The room was very clean and comfortable with a very spacious bathroom. And the view was magnificent! Also enjoyed the breakfast and informative conversation with the owner and staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from Judith on 13 Nov 2018
Thank you for your stay with us at the Blue Oyster. Kind regards Judith & Staff

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views of Knysna
I stayed for 2 nights with my father and we had a wonderful stay at the Blue Oyster with comfortable beds and very clean room with an amazing view overlooking Knysna. The homemade breakfast were delicious with another amazing view of the Bay. The location is in a quiet neighbourhood at the top of a hill but it breathtaking views is worth effort. It's less than a five minute drive to the Waterfront where's plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and bars. Judith (owner) recommended a great seafood restaurant and the staff were helpful at all times.
Response from JUdith & Staff on 10 Apr 2018
Thank you Bradley Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards Judith & Team

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant time at the Blue Oyster
We really enjoyed our stay at the Blue Oyster. Judith is so friendly and welcoming and she constantly goes the extra mile to make sure her guests have the best possible time whether it's lending you a plug adaptor or beach parasol or bringing you a jug of iced sparkling water to the pool. She has a great team and Ntombi greets you at breakfast every morning with a big smile and advice on places to go around Knysna. Breakfast is delicious and includes fresh fruit and a hot breakfast with eggs cooked however you choose. The view from the breakfast room (and all around the Blue Oyster including our bedroom) is stunning. Everywhere is tastefully decorated and immaculate. We loved our room and balcony and were so well looked after that we extended our 3 night stay to 5 nights. I would definitely recommend the Blue Oyster - it's a lovely place with exceptional service.
Response from Judith & Staff on 12 Apr 2018
Thank you for your stay

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hilltop view
The Bue Oyster sits high on a hilltop overlooking Knysna. Beautiful view friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Judith & Staff on 12 Apr 2018
Thank you for your stay

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Grantham UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic view of Knysna!
This was our favourite place to stay on our holiday in South Africa. Judith and her staff were lovely, the room at the top of the house was beautiful, spacious and had fantastic views over Knysna. The breakfast was lovely and the breakfast room had equally stunning views. You are a short drive from the town and harbour where the restaurants are or a 60 rand taxi ride. We loved it so much that we got engaged by the harbour on our second night and we will return. Probably for the honeymoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb view, very friendly host and a good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Judith & Staff on 30 Nov 2017
Good day Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Blue Oyster

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay with Great Views!
The owner was great and very friendly. The property is located in a very quiet and safe residencial area of the town. The bedroom was huge with a separate walk-in wardrobe and big corner bath, but even better was the private balcony with amazing views over Knysna. The breakfast was outstanding and served in the dining area that also had fantastic views over the town. Nice people, great place, lovely stay! Recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Lyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommended
Great hospitality and great view !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and our hostess went out of her way to accommodate us. As we were participating in a multi-day sport event we could not have breakfast every morning but our hostess made sure we were looked after on our return. Our race kit after a very muddy 80km cycle were also washed free of charge! :)

10/10 Excellent

Marthinus, Alberton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greate
Was Fantastic Very nice owners Will stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful BB, good service, very helpfull hostes
Our room was wonderful with a stunning view over the lagoon and a large balcony. The bathroom was luxerious. Breakfastroom, lounges and garden with pool all bore witness of the owners very good taste. Unfortunatly one window of our car was smashed downtown but Janine, hostess at Blue Oyster, immediatly offered to help us, when she heard about i. And so she did with every step of the process including contacts with the police and the car rental firm. Thanks to her efficient help the whole thing went smoothly and quickly. After we had left she kept contact with the police to make sure we would get our casenummer as quickly as possible. She did far more then could be expected of her and we could leave Knysna in a good mode-only regretting we had no time to stay longer at Blue Oyster.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Leawood, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic View!
Fantastic view of the Knysna Lagoon! Couldn't ask for more beautiful scenery from our balcony on the top floor. Service was excellent - the owner made reservations for us for dinner, including transportation, so we didn't have to drive their in the dark. Breakfast was wonderful, with another superb view of the water from the breakfast room. Only drawbacks were all the stairs to the top level, and several steps down to the bathroom floor. Otherwise, wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

priscilla, Faversham in UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
magic of blue oyster
Outstanding with the lovliest of views and very helpful owners.a special place.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Be aware that this guesthouse is at the top of the hill. The walk down is quite nice but you'll need a R60 taxi back or drive. Very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Ormskirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded expectations
Excellent helpful hospitality! Wonderful spacious light filled house with so many relaxing areas! Superb views of Knysna

10/10 Excellent

Malene, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise, an amazing place.
This place is amazing - the luxury room is worth it; it was on awesome time there and a beautiful view. It can't get any better.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Fantastic experience at blue oyster. The B and B was lovely and hosts were very welcoming and full of suggestions of what we could do in the area.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay but weather v wet. Hotel up steep hill.
The hotel had a tremendous view but was up a steep hill. We had to use our car all the time because of pouring rain. We did have some difficulty finding the B and B in the first place but a local family helped us.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Tinton Falls NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of Knyana Best
The place is super, the view is fantastic. Venessa could not be more helpful. We truely enjoyed our 3 days there. What a bargin.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Service
Hostess very welcoming and helpful with finding great restaurant

8/10 Good

Lesedi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Bevin, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely view
Absolutely lovely time at the Blue Oyster. Room was upgraded and was very clean. Breakfast was lovely with a beautiful view. Highly recommended!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly, when we arrived we were told no internet in addition to being the only guests and having no local cell phone we were left alone as the owner stays off location. Traveling with just my daughter, we were a bit put off being left in the house with no alarm or owner present. We were however offered a panic alarm if we felt we needed it, still just a bit upsetting with this arrangement. Location is quite a distance from town however a lovely view in the morning over town.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Leighton buzzard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning views
Once you've got up the very steep hill the Blue Oyster sits on you can appreciate why it has such wonderful views of Knysna and the lagoon - which can be enjoyed from both the rooms and a range of communal areas. Although not far from the centre, the steepness of the hill means a walk back up might not be ideal but with a car or taxi it is an easy trip! Lovely breakfast with a view and very hospitable - this is a great place to see and visit Knysna from!

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well worth a stay
Stunning views

10/10 Excellent

Bobwats, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic view of lagoon
had a top floor room with large windows either side. One looked over the pool but the other had an wonderful panoramic view of Knysna and the lagoon. Really comfortable room and we enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

G.H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place on the Garden Route in South Africa
Greatly enjoyed the place. Beautiful house, rooms, and views. Service perfect and warm. Perfect location, walking distance from the Waterfront in Knysna.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a view!!
We chose the Blue Oyster to celebrate a milestone birthday and it was perfect in every way. The view from our room was priceless and the service and attention to detail was exceptional.

10/10 Excellent

Jennie, Devon, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem!
This is the perfect place to stay on route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. With views to die for, comfortable, spotlessly clean rooms, great attention to detail and superb hospitality what more could you ask for? One of the best guesthouses we encountered on our recent Garden Route tour and certainly one I'd recommend to anyone. It really is a little gem!

8/10 Good

David, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
splendid views and service
Its high on the hill overlooking Knysna so walking is only for the athletic, but views are outstanding and so is service and help to work out your stay in Knysna

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Kingston, Jamaica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above expectations
Found this to be a charming place located in Knysna Heights with a splendid view of the Waterfront and the Heads.The bedroom and bathroom are spacious,modern clean and bed comfortable.Location is close to Main Street. Staff is also hospitable. Only two minor complaints -breakfast time is too short from 8-9.30am and the bathroom was very cold due to the rains. Would highly recommend this place and would defintely choose to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Börge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Judith on 23 Jan 2020
Thank you for your stay with us at Blue Oyster

10/10 Excellent

Wing Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love it!
Everything is perfect. The experience is awesome and the view is good. The host is friendly. Hopefully can come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Judith on 3 Jan 2020
Thank you for your stay with us at the Blue Oyster B&B.

10/10 Excellent

Hans Cramer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb view
A superb stay for 3 nights. The owner Judith runs this place in the most warm way at all. Blue Oyster is placed central in Krysna with fantastic view on the lagoon, the access to Indian Ocean and the Krysna area in general. This rare view can be seen from the rooms, the balcony and from the breakfast restaurant. The team is very very friendly and a personal service is in focus from first to last minute. Not last time to make a visit here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Judith & Team on 16 Dec 2019
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us at the BLue Oyster B&B . hope to see you in future again when you are in SA

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Judith & Team on 4 Dec 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation has definitely 'a room with a view'. The sight of Knysna from teh hill was perfect in the evening (and morning) sun. The accommodation itself was great, with a fine room, perfect beds, a speckless bathroom, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Judith & Team on 31 Oct 2019
Thank you for your stay

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Judith ist eine sehr nette Gastgeberin, auch die Mädls im Service. Hatten ein Zimmer mit Balkon und Blick auf die Lagunen. Frühstück hat gepasst, ebenfalls mit schöner Aussicht. Parkplatz direkt vorm Hotel. Kann ich zu 100% weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Judith on 2 Mar 2019
Thank you for your stay by us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Das B&B ist wunderschön gelegen, auf dem Berg hat man eine tolle Aussicht auf Knysna. Das Frühstück war lecker und unser Zimmer und das Bad waren riesig. Wir haben ein Upgrade bekommen, da nicht alles ausgebucht war. Wir haben ein tolles Frühstück und jede Menge Tipps für Restaurants und Unternehmungen bekommen. Da das B&B auf einem Berg liegt, muss man mit dem Auto zur Waterfront fahren, aber es sind dort ausreichend Parkplätze vorhanden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Judith & Team on 27 Nov 2018
Thank you for your stay with us

8/10 Good

Parissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Vennlig personale, bra plassering og nydelig utsikt fra frokosteommet. Kanskje litt overpriset sett i sammenheng med romstørrelse, og renslighet.
Response from Judith & Staff on 10 Apr 2018
Good day Glad you enjoyed your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view from the bedroom and breakfast room, great pool area, very wecoming staff and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Judith & Staff on 12 Apr 2018
Thank you for your stay

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhafter Blick
Wunderbarer Ausblick auf Knysna und die Bucht, sehr ruhig am Berg gelegen. Im Bett allerdings müßte die durchgelegene Matratze ausgewechselt werden. Das Frühstück ist exzellent und der Service sehr gut, freundlich und hilfsbereit mit guten Tipps für jegliche Aktivitäten. Wir würden wiederkommen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Judith & Staff on 30 Jan 2018
Thank you glad you enjoyed ur stay with us.