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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 upmarket 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Selena
    United States United States
    Love the bayview. Either Soak in bathtub or taking shower, there is a backdrop of the scenic bayview. The manager Jon is very very accommodating, polite and friendly.
  • Seda
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful, clean, great view and friendly helpful stuff.
  • Will
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely position. Excellent chalet accommodation very high quality.
  • Anton
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The place has beautiful big rooms, with an amazing bathroom. The views of the place are amazing, and the pool is perfect to chill.
  • I
    Germany Germany
    Sehr toller Service. Nett, zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und alles war zum wohlfühlen. Gerne wieder. Zu empfehlen ohne Einschränkungen.
  • Maren
    Germany Germany
    Blick Personal Lage Ausstattung alles super schön stimmig
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    Die Unterkunft war sehr Stilvoll eingerichtet… das ganze Anwesen ist sehr gepflegt und neu renoviert. Toller Ausblick auf den See… wir wurden sehr liebevoll begrüßt und das Frühstück war herausragend

Area info

Amenities of Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Electric blankets
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 700 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 700 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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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