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Hide-Away Guest House

9.1/ 10Excellent
·Guest houses
📍2 Keerom Street · Knysna ↗
📞+0027443823317·Official site ↗
Offsite parking discounted rates availableGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningSwimming poolLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outAll 62 facilities +
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Hide Away Guest House located in Knysna the centre of the well-known Garden Route of South Africa. Hide Away is situated on the main road into Knysna, within a 20 minute walk of town, the Knysna Waterfront and Thesen Island which is growing in popularity with its many boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Guests have the experience of some of the most amazing views of the Knysna Heads and Estuary from the Guest House. Sit and enjoy these views as you have breakfast on the verandah - weather permitting. With 7 well-appointed ensuite rooms, 5 of which face the Estuary, all equipped with every convenience a traveller might need. Rooms all have Netflix, air-conditioning, gowns, Nespresso machines (lagoon facing rooms only), hairdryers and mini bars. In addition we have secure off-street parking, swimming pool and small gym for those who want a further work-out after a day's exploring. Your hosts, Cecil & Colleen Harding, will help you plan your time with them. There are numerous activities in and around the town with a number of great restaurants. Whether you like hiking, biking, interacting with elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park, or just chilling in a coffee shop, Knysna will not disappoint! Make Hide Away your base as you explore the Garden Route!

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praised the modern renovation, spacious rooms, lagoon views, and hosts' hospitality. Breakfast was highly rated. Main drawbacks included lack of air conditioning in some units causing heat, and road noise from the nearby main road.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi10.0
Rooms9.9
Value9.7
Service9.7
Facilities9.7
Cleanliness9.7
Location9.5
Surroundings9.4
＋ PraisedWarm and attentive hosting by staff · Excellent and abundant breakfast · Stunning views and convenient location · Spacious and clean rooms
－ ComplaintsParking space is tight · Street noise · No AC in some rooms · Mediocre pool view

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking luxury and views. Check for AC if traveling in summer, and consider noise sensitivity regarding the main road location.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the location and transportation convenient?＋
Located near the main road with stunning lagoon views. However, some guests noted potential road noise, so request a quiet room if sensitive to sound.
diningHow is the breakfast?＋
Highly rated for being delicious, abundant, and freshly made. Solo travelers praised the variety. Some suggest an earlier start time around 7 AM for those with tight schedules.
coupleIs it suitable for couples?＋
Highly suitable. 38 couples stayed here, praising modern renovations, spacious rooms, lagoon views, and the hosts' hospitality which provides great local insights.
businessIs this suitable for business travelers?＋
Suitable. It offers free Wi-Fi (10.0 rating), express check-in/out, luggage storage, and a tour desk. While there's no meeting room, the shared lounge meets basic business needs.
roomWhat are the room conditions? Is there air conditioning?＋
Rooms are modern, spacious, and highly clean (9.9). However, some units lack AC and can be hot. Also, some entrances are discreet or hard to find at night, so confirm details upon arrival.
serviceHow is the service attitude?＋
Excellent service (9.7 rating). Owners Cecil and Colleen provide personalized hospitality, praised for being warm and helpful. They share valuable local ecosystem and cultural insights.
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