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This hotel is one of Knysna's most elegant and charming accommodation offerings, capturing the essence of 4-star luxury with immaculate service and exceptional comfort. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services. Facilities include a hotel safe and lift access to the upper floors. There are 30 guest rooms in total as well as a laundry service and a car park for guests to use.
Room description

The hotel offers luxurious and spacious en suite rooms that are a sophisticated mix of contemporary and classic comfort with cool colours and rich fabrics. Rooms feature kitchenettes with a fridge, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms also have air conditioning, remote controlled LCD televisions with selected DSTV channels and wireless Internet access. Further amenities include a hairdryer and a safe.
Sport activities description
The hotel has an onsite gym and offers countless leisure activities in the vicinity such as the Knysna Elephant Park with seven elephants roaming the small reserve, the Outeniqua Transport Museum with an excellent collection of trains reminding visitors of yesteryear and the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, an exciting way to enjoy spectacular views from an old steam locomotive.
Meal service description
Guests are advised that the hotel no longer has a hotel restaurant on site. Breakfast is served in the surrounding restaurants and breakfast areas within walking distance of the hotel. A voucher system has been designed for guests upon checking in.
Hotel location description The Rex
The aparthotel is located on the world-famous Garden Route in Knysna. Knysna is situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon with two great sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth which connects the estuary with the sea. A lookout has been erected on the eastern head, commanding spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna. The hotel is approximately 300 km from Port Elizabeth Airport. This hotel is also 65 km from the George Airport and 150 m from the Knysna Waterfront, a gateway to world-class restaurants, blossoming forests and the shores of the serene lagoon.
Payment methods description
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment at this hotel.
How to get there
From Cape Town international Airport travel to 8 Gray Street, Knysna, 6571. Follow the N2 towards Knysna (6 hours driving time).
Hotel type
- » Aparthotel
Methods of payment
- » Visa
- » American Express
- » MasterCard
- » Visa Electron
- » Maestro
- » Diners Club
Room facilities (Standard room)
- » Satellite / cable TV
- » TV
- » Hairdryer
- » Microwave
- » Safe
- » Tea / Coffee
- » Fridge
- » Individual air-conditioned
- » Internet access (*)
- » Kitchenette
Facilities
- » Safe
- » Laundry service
- » 24h. Reception
- » 24h check-in
- » Lift-s
- » Car park
- » Breakfast room
- » Reception area
Restaurant
- » Continental breakfast
Activities
- » Gymnastics
Distances (in meters)
- » Next big city / George: 6.5km
- » GRJ Airport - George Town: 65km
- » PLZ Airport - Port Elizabeth: 300km



Lovely appartment! Very spacious and beautifully decorated. Very modern and clean and bright.
Huge balcony. Very close to the waterfront by Knysna lagoon so great location!
Friendly and professional staff. Would recommend to anyone. I also liked the fact there was a choice of breakfast places.
