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The Retreat on Cliff

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Comfort Room | Living area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 The Cove Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Pezula Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Brenton Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

  • Ocean view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Knysna

At The Retreat on Cliff you'll be steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. Full breakfast is available for free. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Knysna guest house, you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Knysna Lagoon and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Knysna Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Pezula Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Leisure Isle - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Brenton Beach - 33 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cofee Crafft - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cornuti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Retreat on Cliff

Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Retreat on Cliff. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Knysna guest house is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
The Retreat on Cliff offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Retreat Cliff B&B Knysna
Retreat Cliff B&B
Retreat Cliff Knysna
The Retreat on Cliff Knysna
The Retreat on Cliff Guesthouse
The Retreat on Cliff Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Retreat on Cliff?

Yep, The Retreat on Cliff has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Retreat on Cliff?

The closest beach to The Retreat on Cliff is Brenton Beach (9 km).

Does The Retreat on Cliff have a pool?

The Retreat on Cliff has an outdoor pool.

Does The Retreat on Cliff serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is available at The Retreat on Cliff.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Retreat on Cliff?

No, The Retreat on Cliff does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Retreat on Cliff?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Retreat on Cliff?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Retreat on Cliff?

There is a golf course next to The Retreat on Cliff.

The Retreat on Cliff Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous room overlooking the sea! Top of the line accommodations in a secure location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
11 von 10 Punkten! Phänomenal! Der schönste Meerblick, wunderschöne Zimmer, hervorragendes Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018