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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, No View
172 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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237 square feet
1 King Bed 1 Twin Bed
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194 square feet
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161 square feet
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Get an overview of this hotel
Lakefront guesthouse with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Knysna

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Concierge services

With a stay at Hide Away Guest House in Knysna (Paradise), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Knysna Waterfront and 9 minutes from Simola Golf Course. This golf guesthouse is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Brenton Beach and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Colonial guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hide Away Guest House. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, Hide Away Guest House features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The guesthouse offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Colonial guesthouse also offers spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can use the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hide Away Guest House has designated areas for smoking.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Golf caddy
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service spa
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Secured parking
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1940
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free wired internet
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Hair salon
  • Free English breakfast
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Concierge services
  • Fully fenced
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Electric bicycle charging station
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 7
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Golf cart
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 24-hour pool access

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Hide Away Guest House offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 7
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, Simola Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

  • Sauna in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 7 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 8

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Hotel Names

  • Hide Away Guest House
  • Hide Away Guest House Knysna
  • Hide Away Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Hotel Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
  • Hide Away Guest House Knysna
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse
  • Hide Away Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

We should mention

24-hour pool access

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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