accommodation

Kanonkop Guest House

Knysna, South Africa
★★★★★

About Kanonkop Guest House

Discover Kanonkop House, where relaxed luxury meets five-star boutique service in an intimate, private setting. Ranked among TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in Africa, our seven-room retreat welcomes guests from around the world to a refined family home with world-class service.

Perched on Kanonkop Hill within a private indigenous forest, Kanonkop House boasts sweeping views of the Knysna Lagoon, the iconic Knysna Heads, and the Indian Ocean. Just five minutes from Knysna’s restaurants, shops, and activities, our location combines tranquility with convenience, offering the perfect base to explore the Garden Route.

Enjoy curated experiences on-site and in the region, including golf, cycling, hiking, kayaking, birding, and watersports. Our hosts are on-hand to arrange activities and make recommendations, ensuring every stay is effortless. With no public access, guests enjoy unparalleled privacy and exclusivity.

For families or small groups, the Kanonkop Team also offers a selection of exclusive-use villas throughout Knysna, delivering the same exceptional service and luxury in private settings.

Perfect For
Adventure Beach / Coastal Birding Cycling Fishing Flora Golf Gourmet Hiking Leisure Nature Relaxation Shopping Sports Watersports Wildlife
Bar
Business Centre
Gym nearby
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck
Parking
Pool
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Spa
TV Room
Vegetarian
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
On Site
Bird Watching
Boating
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Cycling
Fishing
Garden Tours
Golf
Gourmet Picnic
Kayaking
Massages
Walks (Self Guided)
Whale Watching
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Art Galleries
Beach
Big 5
Bird Watching
Boat Cruises
Boating
Bowls
Canoeing
Catch-and-release Fishing
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Cycling
Deep Sea Fishing
Elephant-back Safaris
Fishing
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Garden Tours
General Sightseeing
Golf
Health and Fitness Centre
Helicopter Rides
Hiking
Historical Tours
Horse Riding
Kayaking / Paddling
Marine Adventures
Marine Tidal Pool
Mountain Biking
Museums
Para Sailing
Paragliding
Quad Biking
River Cruises
Rock Climbing
Safaris
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking
Shark Cage Diving
Sky Diving
Squash Court
Surfing
Tennis Court
Walks (Guided)
Water Skiing
Windsurfing
Wine Tasting
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Activities
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Accommodation Options

Luxury Lagoon facing executive suites

3 Large executive king bed suites each with full en suite bathrooms. Each room has a private balcony or deck with breathtaking views featuring the indigenous forest, Knysna Lagoon, the famous 'Heads' to the Indian Ocean beyond.

Luxury Garden Suites

2 Large luxury king bed rooms. Each room has a full en-suite bathroom and opens via glass sliding doors to a large deck overlooking the swimming pool and garden with interrupted views of the Knysna lagoon in the distance.

Waterside House Thesen Island

Waterside house is a rare gem on Thesen Island built in the colonial maritime architectural style. Walk through the front door into pure peace and tranquillity. The downstairs floor decorated in harmonious water colours consists of two en-suite bedrooms and an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. One bedroom is a double and the second bedroom is a twin. Both rooms have a shower and toilet en-suite. Leading off the kitchen (which is fully equipped with every modern appliance) and dining area, is a spacious sun deck with an outside lounge and jetty down to the canal. Here is the perfect place for sundowners and a braai (barbecue) in true South African style. There is a second deck off the lounge which is the perfect place to curl up and read a book while listening to the water lapping on the sides of the jetty.

Upstairs is a beautiful main bedroom, study and full en-suite bathroom which has a private sun deck leading off it for those much needed quiet moments. The second upstairs bedroom has an en-suite shower and toilet and its own sun deck.

Waterside house has full satellite DSTV for those guests who would like to catch up on the news, sport or would just like to relax in front of a movie. The Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

If you wish, Kanonkop House will host your entire stay with personal housekeeping and a cook to prepare your breakfasts (the most important meal of the day), as well as full concierge available 24 hours a day.

Penthouse Suite - Selwyn suite

The Selwyn Penthouse suite has panoramic views of the lagoon, two private balconies and is magnificent in every way. It has a fully stocked complimentary mini bar, tea and coffee making facility which includes an espresso machine. This suite also includes a sitting area and stunning en-suit bathroom with a view of the lagoon and Knysna Heads.

Diamond Penthouse Suite

This suite is the newest addition to Kanonkop House. Completed in October 2017. This room is aptly named ‘Diamond’ The room comprises of a separate bathroom which overlooks the lagoon and has a private deck. A separate toilet and shower with a His and Hers hand basin. A rain shower and slipper bath both have lagoon views. The shower and toilet doors have been sandblasted in a magnificent diamond pattern which really makes this bathroom a feature on its own. This encapsulates the diamond theme of the room beautifully. The bedroom has feature fire place, and large lounge area with a picturesque view of the lagoon. Two folding staking glass doors opens up to a private deck and seating area to our stunning indigenous garden and forest, with spectacular views.

Waterside House - Thesen Island

Waterside house is a rare gem on Thesen Island built in the colonial maritime architectural style. Walk through the front door into pure peace and tranquillity. The downstairs floor decorated in harmonious water colours consists of two en-suite bedrooms and an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. One bedroom is a double and the second bedroom is a twin. Both rooms have a shower and toilet en-suite. Leading off the kitchen (which is fully equipped with every modern appliance) and dining area, is a spacious sun deck with an outside lounge and jetty down to the canal. Here is the perfect place for sundowners and a braai (barbecue) in true South African style. There is a second deck off the lounge which is the perfect place to curl up and read a book while listening to the water lapping on the sides of the jetty.

Upstairs is a beautiful main bedroom, study and full en-suite bathroom which has a private sun deck leading off it for those much needed quiet moments. The second upstairs bedroom has an en-suite shower and toilet and its own sun deck.

Waterside house has full satellite DSTV for those guests who would like to catch up on the news, sport or would just like to relax in front of a movie. The Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

If you wish, Kanonkop House will host your entire stay with personal housekeeping and a cook to prepare your breakfasts (the most important meal of the day), as well as full concierge available 24 hours a day.

Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Balcony / Deck
Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
Fan
Heated Towel Rails
Heater
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Television
Underfloor Heating
Verandah
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★★
  • Rooms: 7
  • Check Out: 11:00
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English, Flemish, German, Spanish, Xhosa

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