Kanonkop Guest House, • Africa Luxury Escapes

DestinationKnysna

Stay typeLuxury Lodges

Rooms6 suite options

Overview

Kanonkop House offers a unique blend of relaxed luxury and five-star service in an intimate and exclusive setting.

Consistently ranked among TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in Africa, guests from around the world are welcomed into a refined family home while enjoying the comfort, elegance, and attention to detail of boutique accommodation.

Perched atop Kanonkop Hill within a private indigenous forest, the property overlooks the iconic Knysna Lagoon, with breathtaking views extending to the famous Knysna Heads and the Indian Ocean. Its tranquil location, just five minutes from Knysna’s restaurants, shops, and activities, allows guests to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and serenity of the Garden Route while remaining close to all the town has to offer.

Guests can enjoy a wide range of in-house experiences, including discounted golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach excursions, and all watersports. To enhance the experience, Kanonkop House has secured its own fleet of vehicles, offering private guided tours and transfers, ensuring guests explore the Garden Route in comfort and style.

The hosts are always on-hand to provide recommendations, arrange activities, and ensure every detail of the stay is seamless. With only seven rooms and no public access, guests enjoy unmatched privacy, exclusivity, and a truly personalized experience.

Suites & Rates

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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...

From Rates on request

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...

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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...

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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...

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Waterside House - Thesen Island

Entire villa

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...

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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...

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Details

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Accommodation & 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

Languages spoken

Afrikaans, English, Flemish, German, Spanish, Xhosa

Ideal for

Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Golf, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Watersports, Wildlife

On-site activities

Bird Watching, Boating, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cycling, Fishing, Garden Tours, Golf, Gourmet Picnic, Kayaking, Massages, Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching

Services

Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available)

Nearby activities

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

Property facilities

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

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