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5.0 out of 5

"Staff was friendly giving this a homy feel. Incredible view, nice rooms, yummy breakfast. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 03 May 2016

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Hotel Description

4-star Colonial guest house near Knysna Waterfront, connected to a shopping center

Paradise stay

With a stay at this Paradise guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Knysna Waterfront and 6 miles (10 km) of Simola Golf Course. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Brenton Beach and Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Full-service spa, fitness center

A full-service spa and an outdoor pool are featured at this Colonial guesthouse. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and free internet in public areas. Enjoy the gym and free perks like English breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, No View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$107* Per night/room Mar 30 - Mar 31

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Lagoon View

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Room, Lagoon View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lagoon View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hide Away Guest House ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Hide Away Guest House

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5

Affordable and nice

Staff was friendly giving this a homy feel. Incredible view, nice rooms, yummy breakfast.

Posted by on May 3, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 1, 2017 by Colleen

Hello Anonymous! Thanks for the great review and for the photo you inserted of the great view that guests have from the B&B. Take care and kind regards Cecil & Colleen

Property Features

Hide Away Guest House offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hide Away Guest House. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna guesthouse.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hide Away Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Minibar
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, Simola Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

  • Sauna in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hide Away Guest House

Policies

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 and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 8
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • Hide Away Guest House
  • Hide Away Guest House Knysna
  • Hide Away Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Hotel Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
  • Hide Away Guest House Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

You should know

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.