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On The Estuary

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Knysna with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Lake

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Explore the area

Map
150 Old Cape Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 40 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Knysna

On The Estuary places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a 20-minute stroll of Featherbed Boat Cruises. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find free babysitting, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning to-go breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Knysna guest house include Friday Market and Knysna Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Thesen Island - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬2 min drive

About this property

On The Estuary

Guesthouse in Knysna with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at On The Estuary. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of On The Estuary was completed in July 2024.

This 3-star Knysna guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Childcare (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
On The Estuary offers 8 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children
  • In-room safe fee: ZAR 0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

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

Beauchamp Place Guest House Hotel Knysna
Beauchamp Place Guest House Hotel
Beauchamp Place Guest House Knysna
Beauchamp Place Knysna
Estuary Guesthouse Knysna
Estuary Guesthouse
Estuary Knysna
On The Estuary Knysna
On The Estuary Guesthouse
On The Estuary Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at On The Estuary?

Yep, On The Estuary has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at On The Estuary?

As of 6 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On The Estuary on 1 Aug 2025 start from AU$109.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to On The Estuary?

The closest beach to On The Estuary is Buffalo Bay Beach (6.4 km).

Does On The Estuary have a pool?

On The Estuary has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does On The Estuary serve breakfast?

Yep, to-go breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at On The Estuary?

No, On The Estuary does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at On The Estuary?

Yep, you can grab a meal at On The Estuary's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at On The Estuary?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at On The Estuary?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at On The Estuary?

There is a golf course next to On The Estuary.

On The Estuary Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Guesthouse

Lovely stay, very good staff, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

RG

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

Knysna stay at the Estuary

Nice accommodation clean roomy and close to the waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of breakfast/dining area had great ambience with the huge glass windows. . Overall Place was nice, clean and i'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely place

Easy to find, lovely place. Clean and comfortable room. All I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Heinrich

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabs , London UK

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

Fabulous Accommodation & Location

For a B&B this place does itself proud, spacious rooms, beautifully decorated with all you need! Absolutely spotless rooms, restaurant, grounds and 2 swimming pools. The staff are friendly, helpful and really go out of the way to make sure you feel at home. The breakfast was great as it was both fruit and cereals but then also a cooked breakfast. One potential drawback was the need to pay for WiFi (not expensive though) but to be honest this might also be a good thing, as your on holiday switch your phone off and enjoy all Knysna has to offer, as this B&B is located ideally a short distance to the town and all the tourist attractions! They even provide a discount for the Elephant sanctuary - which is a Must! I personally and the family I went with, are sure to be staying at this perfect guest house again! Thanks to all the staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Sowmya

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

Not worth for the money

I will not recommend this hotel to anybody. The room what we saw in the Hotels.com and the one which we got for stay was entirely different and was very poor. We paid 2500 for 2 days stay but the room quality was very bad. Not worth for the money. We were unhappy with the room which we got.] We stayed in another hotel in Port Eligibeth with just R 750. It was awesome and in this hotel we paid almost double and the room was worst. They offered just 250mb and there was no dustbin in the room no fridge nothing. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

golden eagle , riyadh

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

Pretty staff

I think they have to do two thing one they have to put a paper on the door that notices the housekeeper if I want to clean my room or not then they have to get more chooses of food for the breakfast time finally think you so much for every thing
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mari-anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Nice place, nice people, nice view.

Everything was great apart from the fact that my room (Rockefeller) was very small and was not really fit for two people with a suitcase each. I realise that I booked late and this was possibly the last available double room so I'm grateful for that but to manage other people's expectations it may be an idea to make it more clear whether the room being booked is in the Beauchamp or the Art Décor as there is a bit of difference and I had it in my head that I would be staying in a room with a wooden balcony/courtyard with seats outside that I could sit on. If it was my property I would change the Rockefeller room to a single bed (I'm presuming there is a demand for single rooms), create somewhere for suitcases to be stored and possibly extend the small balcony so that it is big enough to accommodate a sitting outside. This is meant as constructive feedback as I enjoyed my stay and the staff/owners were lovely and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

very good guest house

Superb Guest house, with a views of the lagoon from most rooms. Staff very welcoming and informative, Room large clean with very pleasant terrace. Service good, Breakfast very good choices and freshly cooked to order. Enjoyed our 4 day stay.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well-run, welcoming manager and well located

Stayed at Beauchamp Lodge for 5 nights as a family with 2 kids, the place is well run, welcoming and well located in Knysna, although opposite the freeway,it's easy access to the main sites in the location. There manager is friendly and breakfast was good although hot breakfast could do with seasoning for more taste. Would recommend that they add fragrancing in their bathrooms as there is a smell even when the toilets have been cleaned. Overall Cleanliness could be improved as my bedsheets still had sand from the beach after my bed was made. Otherwise the rooms were big, well furnished and comfortable with a decent dstv package.

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Accommodations were clean and suitable for a family of 4. A ceiling fan in the bedroom would have made the room more comfortable as it was very hot and we didn't want to leave the windows open all night since they had no screens.

6/10 Okay

Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointing

Very disappointing as two rooms were booked, confirmation received from Beauchamp Lodge indicated two rooms with twin beds on the Lower level. On check in, only one room was allocated on the Upper level. The booking confirmation was brought to the attention of the manageress. We were travelling with a 2 year old and 80 year old granny. It was a challenge for them to use the shower and climb stairs.We were shown another room at the back of the property, which was musty and could not accommodate our family of 4. Finally, we were accommodated together as a family. The main bedroom served as living and dining room. Water was obtained from the bathroom for making tea as there was no sink or tap in the bedroom/ living area. We had high expectations but were left disillusioned. A hearty breakfast was served by warm, friendly and hospitable staff. Rooms were serviced on a daily basis. Staff were willing to recommend places to visit. Manageress apologized profusely for the confusion with the booking.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A pleasant stay

We were very happy with this stay. Friendly staff, clean and big room with a nice view of the water. The breakfast was very good. Just a 5 minutes drive to Knysna town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

larisa

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

Perfect apartment and service

The apartment is big enough for 6 perdons. Eell equiped kitchen . Big balcony with a nice viee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Petra, Germany

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

very nice place on the Estuary

We had a wonderful time at the on the Estuary. We really enjoyed the stay there. Very friendly and helpful staff. Werner the general manager gave us very good advice for the daily activities around town. The room was very nice and we had a terrace in front of the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017