St James of Knysna

Luxury country house with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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October 2025

November 2025

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

St James of Knysna offers a luxury boutique experience on the lagoon shore. Guests enjoy stunning water views from the sun-kissed terrace, browse nearby designer shops, or select books from the library. Rowing and kayaking are available on-site, with motorized watercraft nearby.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Room service
Breakfast included
Gym
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 18 of 18 rooms

Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

42 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

47 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 King Beds

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

55 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

47 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

46 sq m
1 bedroom
Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

49 sq m
1 bedroom
Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

46 sq m
1 bedroom
Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

46 sq m
1 bedroom
Partial lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

52 sq m
1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

1 bedroom
Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

90 sq m
1 bedroom
Lagoon view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10

Exceptional

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

60 sq m
1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8

Highlights

Patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

48 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds

Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

43 sq m
1 bedroom
Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

The Point, Eastford, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Knysna Waterfront - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Knysna Quays - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Brenton Beach - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
Featherbed Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

George (GRJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
‪Trinity Premium Coffee Co. - ‬3 min drive
‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬5 min drive
‪34 South - ‬5 min drive
‪Chatters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

St James of Knysna

Luxury boutique country house near Knysna Waterfront

Located close to Knysna Lagoon and Featherbed Nature Reserve, St James of Knysna provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and designer shops on-site. Tee up with amenities such as a driving range at this country house. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as boat tours, fishing and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as mini golf and a garden.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Concierge services, beach umbrellas and luggage storage

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
43-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Spa

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Private picnics

Restaurants on site

St James of Knysna

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Boat and paddles
Boat tours
Canoeing
Designer stores
Fishing
Golf driving range
Gym
Kayaking
Library
Mini golf
Personal motorised watercraft

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Dock
Garden
On a lake
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1991
Colonial architecture
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch TV with digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electrical adapters
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Knysna St James

St James House Knysna

St James Knysna

The St James Knysna

The St. James Of Knysna Hotel Knysna

St James Knysna Country House

St James Country House

The St. James Of Knysna Hotel

St James of Knysna Knysna

St James of Knysna Country House

St James of Knysna Country House Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does St James of Knysna have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is St James of Knysna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St James of Knysna?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at St James of Knysna?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at St James of Knysna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does St James of Knysna provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 800 per room applies.

Where is St James of Knysna located?

Situated on a lake, this luxury country house is steps from Knysna Lagoon and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Knysna Waterfront. Simola Golf Course and Knysna Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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