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Blackwaters River Lodge

4.0 star property
Riverfront guesthouse in Knysna with golf course and outdoor pool

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor wedding area
Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Luxury Suite | In-room business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
The price is $145
includes taxes & fees
$125 per night
Jan 29 - Jan 30

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
N2 Highway between Knysna and Sedgefield, opposite the Buffalo Bay turn-off, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve - 3 min walk
  • Knysna Quays - 12 min drive
  • Knysna Waterfront - 13 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 13 min drive
  • Buffalo Bay Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 43 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 46 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Blu Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Brenton Beach Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Farm - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪River Deck Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Blackwaters River Lodge

A great stay at Blackwaters River Lodge in Knysna can include a round of golf at the 9-hole course. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Earth and Fire, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Volleyball
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Golf course on site
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Earth and Fire - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 550.00 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-in after 7 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 150.00
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 750.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Blackwaters River Lodge Knysna
Blackwaters River Lodge
Blackwaters River Knysna
Blackwaters River
Blackwaters River Lodge Knysna
Blackwaters River Lodge Guesthouse
Blackwaters River Lodge Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Blackwaters River Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Blackwaters River Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Blackwaters River Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Blackwaters River Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 550.00 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blackwaters River Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 750.00 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Blackwaters River Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like rowing and hiking, and practice your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blackwaters River Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Earth and Fire.
Does Blackwaters River Lodge have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Blackwaters River Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Blackwaters River Lodge like?
Blackwaters River Lodge is located by the river, a short 3-minute walk from Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic get away.
Beautiful and quiet with friendly service.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay in a beautiful location. The owner and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great service. I will stay there again. Good value for money.
Leonard B, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A couple of things we enjoyed about the property included (i) great breakfast that was included the only morning we were there; and (ii) when we checked in the owner went out of her way to make us feel welcome. The reason for the poor review is due to the fact we were not provided a refund for the final two nights of our stay despite the fact the staff told us we could cancel and that we'd be provided a refund. Our room did not include air conditioning and our stay was over a few days in which temperatures were extremely hot. My wife was pregnant and literally did not sleep the one night we stayed there, and could not tolerate staying another two nights. I asked the front desk if we could cancel our last two nights and receive a refund. The staff said we would, but we'd need to coordinate with Expedia to receive the refund. I've spent the last two months trying to coordinate with Expedia to receive a refund. Each time I reached out, Expedia was not able to actually get an answer from the property. Finally, today, they got an answer from the property after which I was informed I would not receive a refund. The fact that the staff specifically told me I could cancel and receive a refund is one of the reasons we did actually cancel our final two nights. As a result of this experience, I would not recommend staying at this property. We did stay the last two nights at the Views Boutique Hotel & Spa in Wilderness. I would highly recommend this hotel of Blackwaters.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nhlamulo, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property is in a quiet, beautiful area by the river just outside Knysna on the N2. The staff were superb and nothing was too much trouble. We had a classic room but if we were staying again we would upgrade to a luxury room. This was not available for our dates but for the price, luxury is a vastly better option. The classic rooms are clean and comfortable but have not yet been refurbished. Be aware that the water from the taps is a dark brown colour and might be off-putting to some. Drinking water is provided and is plentiful. The water wasn’t a problem to us. We loved the setting of the property and enjoyed a tasty breakfast admiring the view from the terrace. An enjoyable visit, thank you!
PMD1959, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Glorious Getaway
It was the best place we have ever booked. The view and friendly staff. Gerald, you are amazing. Thank you once again.
Nosithembele, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice little lodge close enough to town
Very nice little lodge about 10 min drive from town. Very accommodating. My room did not have hot water and they were able to move me without hesitation.
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

top place
staff and rooms fantastic. food out of this world. can not fault and well recommended
luiz, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely quiet little find
What a wonderful little find. Having been affected by the fires last year this hotel is slowly getting back on their feet. We got upgraded to beautiful suites and the little details that were left in our room made it special and memorable. The front of house staff and the kitchen/breakfast guys are absolutely wonderful and so friendly and it was so nice to hear their stories. A great asset to this establishment. There is currently a water problem in SA and this hotel is trying to be resourceful by using water from the lake that runs through their property, the only downside to this is the water coming through the taps is slightly brown which is a little off putting when washing. We would highly recommend this place based on the comfort and staff though!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely setting and had a great experience
What a lovely experience we had. So picturesque and with staff who could not be more informative and welcoming. We had a great time with great food, room and service.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Nice location peaceful retreat
The restaurant was poor. Cooks left to their own devices with little or no training other than being able to put a small pizza together! The owners quite disinterested in following up staffs work to ensure guests get what they pay for! We ordered grilled lamb chops and they were unedible hacked to bits and burned! Over our 4night stay we had cooked breakfast every morning the muesli was old and made me unwell! For South Africa where we have only had delicious food. This was a very poor show!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

conveniant andfreindly
very good n freindly
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hotel to base for sightseeing
Very good for a short break very enjoyable visit and friendly staff good restaurant and well priced
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful surprise
Lovely place, highly recommend it. Wonderful setting, relaxing atmosphere, excellent good value restaurant and personalized service. Rooms are just so cozy and at night they give you the best house made chocolates. Don't make my mistake and stay there for only 1 night.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The reviews on the hotel were not a lie, the service was amazing. Very friendly and welcoming The only issue was wifi in our room, but we were out most of the day other than that I don't think I will stay anywhere else, Blackwaters has my heart
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Choice
Excellent facility in a great bushland location with friendly staff and a great restaurant.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Road warrior on the garden route
I was upgraded to a river room which was spacious with extra amenities and I loved the bathtub. Wish I had more time to take a canoe out and explore
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great Room amenities
The rooms were EXCELLENT The restaurant was pleasing - but food only ok and the service could have been better. We only got scraps for breakfast as we got there 20 min before closing -- and the restaurant was visually unpleasant.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent good value relaxed accommodation
Good value and excellent staff. The 9 hole par 3 golf was, however, in poor condition.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and Convenient Hidden Gem
I loved the personal touches at Blackwaters. The staff was conscientious and made a point to know me by name. Beautiful grounds, and easy access to Knysna and the Eastern Cape. By far the best stop on my trip. Highly recommended and I hope to return.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly, helpful staff and lots of attention to detail.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

It was a gorgeous location, great breakfast. The only issue we had was that you can only use 250 mb of wifi data (hardly any) and it's pretty far from town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Warm greeting from Reception staff
From the minute we drove into the car park, the was somebody from reception meet us in the carpark to warmly greet us, with a glass of local Port, the room are spacious, we stayed in a garden view room 5 nights and overlooked the golf course, breakfast was good with lots of chose. We only had the 1 evening meal but the food was good and the setting beautiful. This hotel is ideal for a base for the whole of the coast line of the route from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely inlove with this place!
I am a travel agent and would definitely recommend this establishment to any of my family, friends or clients. The Lodge is just outside Knysna, perfectly located for tranquility and surrounded by the most beautiful gardens and mountains. The service from all the staff was out-of-this-world and Winnette went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. She even set up a braai for us - as typical South African's we could not watch the rugby without a braai! The rooms are beautifully decorated, clean and the attention to detail - from having tots of Amarula and nougat placed in the rooms for a night-cap, to insect repellent for the mozzies. I will most definitely be returning and becoming a "regular".
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General property information

Travelers Say
"We loved the setting of the property and enjoyed a tasty breakfast admiring the view from the terrace."
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0