The Knysna River Club Lagoon Chalets offer spectacular views and the resort is surrounded by shady trees, well-tended gardens and offers security, privacy and comfort to our guests. Whether you choose a Garden Chalet or Lagoon Chalet, you will find all our chalets airy, spacious and comfortably appointed. Choose from one bedroom, two bedroom and inter leading chalets. Each of which can accommodate two extra guests on a double sleeper couch in the lounge.
Walk or cycle to Thesen Islands on the bricked promenade alongside the lagoon, or take an easy 5 km jog to the famous Knysna Heads. Set aside a day to explore the vast lagoon with its many secluded beaches or throw a line from the jetty into the Knysna lagoon in front of the resort.
Wake to the sound of birdsong and take your morning coffee onto the deck. Go for an early swim in the lagoon or the resort’s inviting pool before starting your day with a delicious breakfast at The Terrace Restaurant, our on-site restaurant at the Knysna River Club.
Knysna River Club, surrounded by well-tended gardens, offers security, privacy and comfort for guests, and is ideal for exploring the lagoon-side town of Knysna.
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Knysna River Club Accommodation
One Bedroom Chalet
One-bedroom and one bathroom chalets that can accommodate two people in the bedroom, plus two children under 10 on the sleeper couch.
Two-Bedroom Chalet
The two-bedroom chalets have one bathroom and can accommodate two couples or one couple and two children. Can accommodate two extra guests on a double sleeper couch in the lounge.
Knysna River Club Facilities
Knysna River Club provides a number of on-site facilities for guests including wifi, bicycles, DVD’s, board games, a swimming pool complex with an inviting pool, a kiddies’ pool, sun loungers and an outdoor Jacuzzi screened for privacy.
In the Games Room, there is a sauna, internet access, a pool table, a playstation, air hockey and table tennis. The resort has its own canoes. There is also a slipway, jetty and private boat moorings where guests can moor their boats. At the entrance to the resort there is parking for coaches.
The Terrace Restaurant
Knysna River Club is home to The Terrace Restaurant, one of Knysna’s top restaurants. Open daily for breakfast and dinner, guests can dine on the veranda under the large oak tree or cosy up to the fireplace inside on chilly days. Filled with olde worlde charm and housed in a quaint 1840 Manor House with original yellowwood and Oregon pine floors, the restaurant also boasts a charming pub which offers the opportunity to mingle with other guests.
Resident chef Burghart Porwol, who hails from Germany and has worked in several 5-star international hotels, has created a menu with many unique and original dishes including his daily specials.
Items from the menu include Fresh Oysters; Smoked Black Tuna Salad with onions, black pepper and fresh lemon; Biltong Salad; Catch of the Day; Springbuck Ragout “Forrestier” with herbs and mushrooms; Diced Ostrich in a green peppercorn cream sauce; and classic crumbed Wiener Schnitzel with lemon, anchovy and capers.
Knysna River Club Activities
Restaurants
Knysna boasts many eateries offering a variety of dining experiences to suit different tastes and budgets, from coffee shops and bakeries to fine-dining restaurants. Choose from fusion and contemporary food, seafood, sushi, Indian, Portuguese and Italian food.
You’ll be spoilt for choice, with cosy restaurants tucked away in squares and shopping centres, coffee shops in the bustling high street or tourist hives on the waterfront where you can watch the yachts sail in and out of the harbour. In high season booking is essential and our front office staff will be happy to assist you to make your reservations.
Outdoor Activities
There is no shortage of fun activities for the whole family in Knysna and the temperate climate encourages holidaymakers to spend as much time as possible outdoors.
Sailing – Knysna has one of the oldest yacht clubs in South Africa with an active sailing membership. Sail with the locals on Wednesday nights or Saturday afternoons during the summer months (September to April), or take one of the many charter options available. Visitors can also hire boats from various local boating companies.
Cycling – Hire bikes in town and cycle around Knysna or challenge yourself to a ride on one of the area’s great mountain bike trails which are graded according to difficulty. In Harkerville, between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, four district routes have been laid out though the indigenous forest and coastal fynbos and are colour-coded. Or take a guided cycle tour with a local cycle company.
Fishing – Knysna provides a wealth of opportunities for the keen fisherman: fly-fishing, rock and surf fishing, deep-sea fishing, bass and trout fishing. The most common fish caught in the area are steenbras, grunter and leervis (garrick). Licences are required but are easily obtainable from the local post office in the Main Road. Guests can fish from the jetty of the resort or join the locals at the popular site on Thesen’s Jetty. Various charter options are available for deep sea fishing.
Canoeing – Take one of our canoes out onto the lagoon or down the Knysna River, parts of which are restricted to non-motorised craft. Here one can picnic on the banks under the ancient indigenous trees and spot many of the bird species for which Knysna is famous. Pack water, suntan lotion and your binoculars.
Hiking Trails – The area has some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world – through forest, fynbos and along the rugged coastline. Permits are required – ask for details at reception.
Golf Courses – Knysna is a golfer’s paradise, with many world-class golf courses between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay (just 20 minutes away), including Knysna Golf Course, Simola Golf & Country Estate, Pezula Championship Course, Goose Valley and Plettenberg Bay Golf Course. Golf clubs can be hired at most of these courses.
Diving – The lagoon provides many spectacular dive sites – hire all your scuba equipment at The Heads and explore the famous Paquita wreck and Thesen’s Jetty where the rare Knysna seahorse can be seen. For the less adventurous, snorkelling at The Heads is a fun pastime for the whole family.
Surfing – Knysna’s surfers hang out at Buffalo Bay, a pristinely beautiful beach which generally has good waves all year round. Boards and wet suits can be rented from a company in town.
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Knysna River Club Reviews
Visited with relatives and three kids, who thoroughly enjoyed every day in the pool, jacuzzi, miniature golf, and games room. Peaceful atmosphere with friendly staff. Was my first time, but in-laws’ third visit. Seems like it’s going to become an annual family event! Definitely worth recommending to locals and foreigners. – Ronald d
This was our first stay in self catering accommodation in Knysna and the River Club was such a treat. We stayed in a unit with a lovely view right in front of the river. The decor is very good, the bed linen was beautiful, and everything was clean, comfortable and spacious. Friendly and helpful reception. – robslviah
Beautiful venue. Rooms clean . Staff friendly and welcomeing.i could live here forever. Lovely restaurant on the premises perfect family destination. Centrally located from the city . You could spend your holiday on the premises. – andre r
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- Rates
Knysna River Club Rates
Enquire today for the latest rates!
- Accommodation
Knysna River Club Accommodation
One Bedroom Chalet
One-bedroom and one bathroom chalets that can accommodate two people in the bedroom, plus two children under 10 on the sleeper couch.
Two-Bedroom Chalet
The two-bedroom chalets have one bathroom and can accommodate two couples or one couple and two children. Can accommodate two extra guests on a double sleeper couch in the lounge.
- Facilities
Knysna River Club Facilities
Knysna River Club provides a number of on-site facilities for guests including wifi, bicycles, DVD’s, board games, a swimming pool complex with an inviting pool, a kiddies’ pool, sun loungers and an outdoor Jacuzzi screened for privacy.
In the Games Room, there is a sauna, internet access, a pool table, a playstation, air hockey and table tennis. The resort has its own canoes. There is also a slipway, jetty and private boat moorings where guests can moor their boats. At the entrance to the resort there is parking for coaches.
The Terrace Restaurant
Knysna River Club is home to The Terrace Restaurant, one of Knysna’s top restaurants. Open daily for breakfast and dinner, guests can dine on the veranda under the large oak tree or cosy up to the fireplace inside on chilly days. Filled with olde worlde charm and housed in a quaint 1840 Manor House with original yellowwood and Oregon pine floors, the restaurant also boasts a charming pub which offers the opportunity to mingle with other guests.
Resident chef Burghart Porwol, who hails from Germany and has worked in several 5-star international hotels, has created a menu with many unique and original dishes including his daily specials.
Items from the menu include Fresh Oysters; Smoked Black Tuna Salad with onions, black pepper and fresh lemon; Biltong Salad; Catch of the Day; Springbuck Ragout “Forrestier” with herbs and mushrooms; Diced Ostrich in a green peppercorn cream sauce; and classic crumbed Wiener Schnitzel with lemon, anchovy and capers.
- Activities
Knysna River Club Activities
Restaurants
Knysna boasts many eateries offering a variety of dining experiences to suit different tastes and budgets, from coffee shops and bakeries to fine-dining restaurants. Choose from fusion and contemporary food, seafood, sushi, Indian, Portuguese and Italian food.
You’ll be spoilt for choice, with cosy restaurants tucked away in squares and shopping centres, coffee shops in the bustling high street or tourist hives on the waterfront where you can watch the yachts sail in and out of the harbour. In high season booking is essential and our front office staff will be happy to assist you to make your reservations.
Outdoor Activities
There is no shortage of fun activities for the whole family in Knysna and the temperate climate encourages holidaymakers to spend as much time as possible outdoors.
Sailing – Knysna has one of the oldest yacht clubs in South Africa with an active sailing membership. Sail with the locals on Wednesday nights or Saturday afternoons during the summer months (September to April), or take one of the many charter options available. Visitors can also hire boats from various local boating companies.
Cycling – Hire bikes in town and cycle around Knysna or challenge yourself to a ride on one of the area’s great mountain bike trails which are graded according to difficulty. In Harkerville, between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, four district routes have been laid out though the indigenous forest and coastal fynbos and are colour-coded. Or take a guided cycle tour with a local cycle company.
Fishing – Knysna provides a wealth of opportunities for the keen fisherman: fly-fishing, rock and surf fishing, deep-sea fishing, bass and trout fishing. The most common fish caught in the area are steenbras, grunter and leervis (garrick). Licences are required but are easily obtainable from the local post office in the Main Road. Guests can fish from the jetty of the resort or join the locals at the popular site on Thesen’s Jetty. Various charter options are available for deep sea fishing.
Canoeing – Take one of our canoes out onto the lagoon or down the Knysna River, parts of which are restricted to non-motorised craft. Here one can picnic on the banks under the ancient indigenous trees and spot many of the bird species for which Knysna is famous. Pack water, suntan lotion and your binoculars.
Hiking Trails – The area has some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world – through forest, fynbos and along the rugged coastline. Permits are required – ask for details at reception.
Golf Courses – Knysna is a golfer’s paradise, with many world-class golf courses between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay (just 20 minutes away), including Knysna Golf Course, Simola Golf & Country Estate, Pezula Championship Course, Goose Valley and Plettenberg Bay Golf Course. Golf clubs can be hired at most of these courses.
Diving – The lagoon provides many spectacular dive sites – hire all your scuba equipment at The Heads and explore the famous Paquita wreck and Thesen’s Jetty where the rare Knysna seahorse can be seen. For the less adventurous, snorkelling at The Heads is a fun pastime for the whole family.
Surfing – Knysna’s surfers hang out at Buffalo Bay, a pristinely beautiful beach which generally has good waves all year round. Boards and wet suits can be rented from a company in town.
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Knysna River Club Reviews
Visited with relatives and three kids, who thoroughly enjoyed every day in the pool, jacuzzi, miniature golf, and games room. Peaceful atmosphere with friendly staff. Was my first time, but in-laws’ third visit. Seems like it’s going to become an annual family event! Definitely worth recommending to locals and foreigners. – Ronald d
This was our first stay in self catering accommodation in Knysna and the River Club was such a treat. We stayed in a unit with a lovely view right in front of the river. The decor is very good, the bed linen was beautiful, and everything was clean, comfortable and spacious. Friendly and helpful reception. – robslviah
Beautiful venue. Rooms clean . Staff friendly and welcomeing.i could live here forever. Lovely restaurant on the premises perfect family destination. Centrally located from the city . You could spend your holiday on the premises. – andre r
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