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Stannards Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Luxury Self-Catering Garden COTTAGE 2 | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Luxury Self-Catering Garden COTTAGE 2
Restaurant
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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22 Fraser St, Hunters Home, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double bed Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double-bed Bedroom +

Standard Double-bed Bedroom +

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - single
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Self-Catering Garden COTTAGE 1

Luxury Self-Catering Garden COTTAGE 1

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Self-Catering Garden COTTAGE 2

Luxury Self-Catering Garden COTTAGE 2

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double/Twin Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Knysna

A family-friendly stay in Knysna awaits you at Stannards Guest Lodge. Within steps you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this guest house include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Rexford guest house include Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knysna Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Leisure Isle - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Stannards Guest Lodge

Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Stannards Guest Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Stannards Guest Lodge. Free self parking is available.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • Bar or lounge
Stannards Guest Lodge offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Stannards Guest Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 300 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 300 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300 per night

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 major credit cards
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in May.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Stannards
Stannards Guest
Stannards Guest Knysna
Stannards Guest Lodge
Stannards Guest Lodge Knysna
Stannards Guest Lodge Knysna
Stannards Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Stannards Guest Lodge Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Stannards Guest Lodge?

Yep, Stannards Guest Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Stannards Guest Lodge?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stannards Guest Lodge on 17 Jan 2026 start from AU$175.55, 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 Stannards Guest Lodge?

The closest beach to Stannards Guest Lodge is Brenton Beach (8.2 km).

Does Stannards Guest Lodge have a pool?

Stannards Guest Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from September to May.

What makes Stannards Guest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Stannards Guest Lodge.

Is Stannards Guest Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as baby baths and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Stannards Guest Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Stannards Guest Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stannards Guest Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stannards Guest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stannards Guest Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Stannards Guest Lodge?

There is a golf course next to Stannards Guest Lodge.

Reviews

Stannards Guest Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this guest house back in 1999 and returned this year. It is such a nice place! They have a talking parrot and you can feed the birds on the back deck. We stayed in a very nice cottage on the property with access to the pool. It was lovely !!! I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Bugs found and check in by 6pm too early for long travel people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Charming guest house

Rooms are very lovely - beautiful decor and extremely clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and Patrick gave us the best recommendations for what to do around town and along the garden route. Breakfast and coffee are very delicious! I would highly recommend this guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Breakfast was disappointing

Disappointing breakfast. We have stayed in many B&B’s in S Africa and have always had a cooked breakfast. We found most of the buffet food finished by the time we arrived at 8.30.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin, UK

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

Quiet setting

Great location .Owners very helpful set in lovely gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Joseph, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet retreat at the back of Kynsna

This B&B is a very decent option in this relaxing town, with so much to do in the area. The place is not very big - only around 7 rooms, I think. The owners and receptionist tried their best to help us around, but we did not have much time, as we were driving along the coast. Hotel was clean, very quiet, and located only a few minutes drive from the town centre. Breakfast was also good.

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Williamsburg, VA

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

Great find in a pretty area.

We had a lovely stay at Stannards. Patrick and his staff were accommodating and friendly. We loved the room we were in (one of the cottages) and enjoyed the opportunity to make our own dinner in the kitchenette. The bed was beyond comfortable and the bathroom was wonderful with the rain shower. All very clean and lovely!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Gabriela, Brazil

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

An adorable sustainable stay

The lodge is very comfortable and has an amazing sustainable concern. The staff is lovely, the breakfast good and the room very spacious. The only issue was that the room had those 'clarity holes' on the roof and it wouldn't get dark to sleep in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018