Peacefully nestled on a cliff top overlooking Knysna Lagoon, these spacious stand-alone suites are decorated in natural wood and stone architecture. Each unit features a hot tub and a private terrace.
A sundeck with loungers invites for a lazy day by the infinity pool. At night, the main lodge featuring an open fireplace and comfortable lounge provides the perfect place to read a book from the library.
Each suite at the Elephant Hide has individual furnishings and parquet floors. Guests can soak in their own Jacuzzi while enjoying stunning views of the lagoon and relax on the large terrace with loungers afterwards.
Elephant Hide Guest Lodge offers professional massages for ultimate relaxation. Younger guests can spend a good time playing in the games room. The Lodge also offers a babysitting service.
Upon request, the hosts can prepare various culinary highlights including champagne and oysters or sundowners on the pool deck. Alternatively, they can cater up-market take-away food to the room.
Elephant Hide Guest Lodge offers an airport shuttle service to George airport and free on-site private parking. It also provides free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“Fantastic views. Extremely friendly staff and room was very clean.”
Philippa
United Kingdom
“The rooms were clean and secluded - staff were very friendly”
R
Robin
United Kingdom
“Lovely dining and pool area with amazing views across the lagoon. Our room was also fantastic finished.”
Yiannis
Qatar
“The space of the cabin, the location and the service. The guys Fish and John are very nice, polite and always helpful. Very good housekeeping.”
K
Kelz
South Africa
“The silence and the location are to die for. Really looking forward to my next visit and I will be making it longer”
Shruthi
United Kingdom
“The views! Our lodge was very clean the the views were amazing. The bathroom is massive and beautiful.
We had dinner one night, which was good. Breakfast was great and staff were very accommodative and even offered early breakfast as we had to...”
Muller
South Africa
“Everything was awesome staff Friendly food (lekker) hospitality 100% perfect”
Linda
United Kingdom
“Ambience, quiet location with stunning views.
Room extremely spacious & well equipped”
Mohammad
Malaysia
“We had a wonderful stay at Elephant Hide in Knysna. The room was amazing — spacious, beautifully designed, and the bed was incredibly comfortable after a long drive. The bathroom was stunning and felt luxurious, perfect for relaxing. Breakfast was...”
Muller
South Africa
“The place is Exceptional, Amazing, Stunning....We were Blown Away”
Property surroundings
Food & Drink
Breakfast
Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$15.09 per person.
Food
Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Jam • Cereal
Drinks
Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Menu style
À la carte
More food and drink
Meals • Facilities
House rules
Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 700 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 700 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
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