Knysna Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Knysna Central
Popular places to visit
Knysna Waterfront
You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
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.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
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.
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.
Activities
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
Our pick of the best Knysna Central Hotel Deals
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
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
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Lovely place to stay in central knysna , impressive wooden atrium, polite staff and helpful as we stayed an extra night with a discount. Down side no lifts so not suitable for people with mobility issues
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Laguna Grove
Great central place to stay with amazing views. Everything we needed was there. Swimming and fishing in front of our apartment was so much fun and the water was amazing. We will definitely be back x
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025
The Ivory Haus
Wonderful place! Staff was amazing, the room was top notch!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Ocean Watch Guest House
Stayed in the Captains room and it’s very nice. Easy access to the pool. Nice breakfast and friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Bayview Hotel
The rooms were spotless and the staff so friendly helpful and came across as they enjoyed there work . We would come back anytime . Maybe in a few years we will do a longer sray . Highly recommend . Its very central to all the bads and restarunt and also very conveint for the tour bus that takes ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Knysna Central
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.
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.
