10/10 Exceptional
Spectacular location , amazing staff in an amazing town !!!
Terry
Terry, 3-night trip
St James of Knysna
Luxury country house with 2 outdoor pools, near Knysna Lagoon
Perched on the shores of Knysna Lagoon, St James of Knysna offers a serene luxury boutique country house experience. Take in the stunning views from the sun-kissed terrace, indulge in designer shopping, or unwind with a good book from the library. With rowing and kayaking activities on site, motorized watercraft nearby and 2 outdoor pools to lounge by previous guests have fallen for this haven.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- 2 outdoor pools
- Fitness centre
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour room service
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Garden
- Library
Feel at home (6)
- Fridge
- Separate bath and shower
- Television
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
£234
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Why we love this property
Boutique lakeside luxury
The colonial architecture creates a stunning backdrop at this luxury boutique hotel. Curated decor and a peaceful garden overlook the tranquil lake.
Breakfast and bubbles
Local and international cuisine awaits at the restaurant. This hotel offers free buffet breakfast, private picnics, and in-room champagne service.
Luxury sleep retreat
Wrapped in dressing gowns after champagne service, guests drift into dreamland with hypo-allergenic bedding. Blackout drapes enhance this curated sleep haven.
Room options
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Showing 18 of 18 rooms
Standard Double Room - Garden Facing - 1
Exceptional
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
- 29 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Garden view
Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 2
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- 42 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Double Beds
Deluxe Suite - Garden Facing - 3
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- 47 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 King Beds
Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 9
Exceptional
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 55 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Double Beds
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 11
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 47 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lake view
Superior Suite - Garden Facing - 15
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 46 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Partial lake view
Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 16
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 49 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 17
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 46 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 18
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 46 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Partial lake view
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 12
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 52 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lake view
Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 7
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 4
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 5
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Superior Suite - Lake Facing - 6
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Lagoon View
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
- 90 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lagoon view
Deluxe Suite - Lake Facing - 10
Exceptional
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 60 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lake view
Junior Suite - Courtyard Facing - 8
Highlights
Patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 48 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Double Beds
Superior Suite - Lake Facing - Lady Anne
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
- 43 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Lake view
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About the area
The Point, Eastford, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
About this property
St James of Knysna
Enjoy your visit to Knysna with a stay at St James of Knysna. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious country house include a fitness centre, a terrace and a garden.
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Dining
St James of Knysna – This bar specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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St James of Knysna Reviews
Exceptional
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Service staffLagoonsView10/10 Exceptional
Very private accommodations with extremely friendly and helpful staff. Absolutely beautiful accommodations!
greg
greg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful welcome, amazing staff and real comfort.
Catherine
Catherine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful Hotel in a quiet location. Staff are excellent and trip on the hotel’s own boat is a bonus. Pools are both lovely and our room/suite was lovely with great views of the lagoon.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff and property. Large and immaculate rooms. A must stay place.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Exceptional staff and hotel
Wonderful hotel with exceptional amazing staff who work as a team looking after their guests.
Sandi leads this wonderful team.
Pearl
Pearl, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent and quiet hotel in Knysnia
I liked the hotel as I got a spacious beautiful room giving towards the lake. Very quiet. Very good and attentive staff.
Rochus
Rochus, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Boat trip was awesome, staff amazing, drinks were outstanding, food was perfect. I will come here again, for sure!
George
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel right on the lagoon. We had a spectacular view from our room and it was so peaceful waking up to the sightband sound of the still lagoon.
Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing too.
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
St James was a perfect stay in Knysna - we wished we had booked additional nights, the hotel is a little further out of town but it is quiet, tranquil & the staff were so helpful in organising transport when required. Thanks to Sandy & the team!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We really enjoyed our stay here, we stayed in the Lady Anne Suite and it was amazing. The views over the lagoon were super and Sandy could not do enough for us. Was very helpful about suggesting activities for us and restaurants to eat in.
It's a little bit out of town but they can arrange transfer for you which are quite reasonable. We had a really great relaxing stay here.
Colm
Colm, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice stop on garden route
Excellent stop in Knysna. Very good professional and helpful service. Have shared before and would return
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A beautiful hotel overlooking an even more beautiful lagoon. We had a large room overlooking the lagoon and there are some huge suites.
The staff were all friendly and excellent. Norman was extremely helpful and happy to advise us on how to get the most from the time we had in Knysna, including an excellent restaurant recommendation.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very Nice Accommodations!!
Fabulous hotel and top shelf service. We were greeted at the door, escorted to the bar/salon seating area to have a glass of bubbly while doing the checkin process in comfort. We were lucky enough to get a complimentary upgrade and our bags were in our beautiful room when we got there. The room was large and comfortable. Bed and linens were perfect. Breakfast was a choice of hot or a buffet, or both...but all amazing. Staff were all professional, but very warm and welcoming. I recommend this hotel very highly.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We just spent two nights at St James and we loved it. It it right in front lot the Knysna lagoon and offers a great boat ride to all guests, which we enjoyed. We were upgraded on arrival by the very kind staff who man the reception. Knysna is a very interesting destination, we loved the Two Heads excursion to the ocean. We recommend Dt James to all travellers to Knysna and we would like to thank the staff for the very profesional and kind atttitude.
Riccardo
Riccardo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Memorable experience
I felt a bit like royalty.... Such a pleasureable experience! And everyone goes out of their way to help you.... And the free boat ride of course was very nice!
Ettiene
Ettiene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This must be the best place to stay in Knysna. I agonized about whether to stay here or closer in town and I definitely made the right choice. Everyone in ZA seems nice but the St James is beyond nice. It really is lovely to come back to a place where people go above and beyond. Great breakfast overlooking the water without the crowd. Nice place to have a cocktail after dinner. Huge room with great views. Private, safe parking area. I never even used the beautiful boat which other guests took advantage of. Enjoy!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Luxus der nicht aufgesetzt wirkt, dezent aber stilvoll, Suite Lady Anne mit toller Aussicht, perfekter Service, eine Oase zum Wohlfühlen.
Gabor
Gabor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
StJames
Super schöner Ort. Zuvorkommendes und freundliches Personal!
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excepcional!
O hotel é lindo! Local calmo, em frente à Knysna Lagoon! Os quartos são grandes, limpos e confortáveis. O café da manhã é maravilhoso! O atendimento é impecável. Fizemos um passeio de barco (oferecido gratuitamente pelo hotel) guiado pelo Alex, que além de muito educado e atencioso, foi um excelente guia do nosso passeio! Voltaria mil vezes para esse hotel!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellenter Service, schöne Zimmer und traumhaft schöner Blick von der Terrasse und dem Gemeinschaftsraum.
Es ist in absoluter ruhiger Lage. Einerseits ist das wunderschön, andererseits - und gepaart damit, dass es im Hotel außer Frühstück kein Essen gibt - muss man doch häufig mit dem Auto ins Zentrum oder zu anderen Orten fahren.
Sarah
10/10 Exceptional
Die Lage des Hotels an der Laguneist bezaubernd! Es gibt wahnsinnig viel zu unternehmen in der Umgebung! Besonders haben wir das Picknick des Hotels am Strand genossen, ebenso das Angebot des Hotels,die Bootsfahrt an der Lagune!
Klysma ist ein Traum besonders s ab n diesem Platz!
Michaela
Michaela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The best
This is our favourite place to stay in Knysna. Great staff, wonderful position, great breakfast.
DOUGLAS
DOUGLAS, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Service, staff and room were excellent but stay was ruined by no restaurant, no bar, no lounge no T V and very few other Guests. Renovation works in progress which we were not told about. Check before you book
Verified traveller
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Extraordinaria
Otima acomodação, conforto total. Proximo aos principais pontos da cidade e uma linda vista para o lago.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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