Belvidere Manor

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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View from property
View from property
Property grounds
Children's area
Beach nearby, white sand, fishing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
169 Lower Duthie Drive, Belvidere Estate, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Lagoon
    3 min walk
  • Drupkelders Hiking Trail
    15 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront
    12 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    43 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 184 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Classic Cottage, Garden View

  • 113 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cottage

  • 113 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Cottage, Lagoon View

  • 82 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Knysna

With a stay at Belvidere Manor in Knysna (Belvidere), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Knysna Lagoon and 11 minutes from Knysna Quays. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Brenton Beach and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Thesen Island.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Thesen Island - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Leisure Isle - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Brenton Beach - 21 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Belvidere Manor

Lakefront Knysna hotel in Belvidere with 2 restaurants
Belvidere Manor offers 28 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.

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

Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy international cuisine at Carolines bistro, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Knysna? This hotel has 484 square feet (45 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Carolines bistro - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
The Bell Tavern - Overlooking the garden, this gastropub specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Spanish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Carolines bistro
  • The Bell Tavern

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (484 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Property Registration Number 1996/06555/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Belvidere Manor
Belvidere Manor Hotel
Belvidere Manor Hotel Knysna
Belvidere Manor Knysna
Belvidere Manor Hotel
Belvidere Manor Knysna
Belvidere Manor Hotel Knysna

Belvidere Manor Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Whitefish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Portland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, views, facilites and staff what more could you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabhakara Reddy, Edmond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful and the accommodations are spacious. Breakfast is awesome and the restaurant in the village is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is extremely well appointed and has all the amenities required. The beautiful view over the lagoon, fantastic and friendly service and a delicious breakfast made this a delightful stay - as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable
We decided to revisit for our anniversary. Because of Covid it was not very crowded but the level of service was as good as we had previously experienced. Friendly welcome, efficient staff and very comfortable cabins which not even Eskom could diminish. Certainly it will not be our last visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Belvedere Manor House.
Beautiful venue and enthusiastic staff. We went to knysna for a family wedding. Belvedere manor is a lovely wedding location. Ample comfortable accommodation and stunning views. The cottage we stayed in was lovely. Clean fresh and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful location and accommodating staff. Cant be easy operating under these conditions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing Homelite accommodation.
The cottages are all well-equipped. The staff were excellent. If I were in the area I’d stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
View was fabulous. Service at the restaurant horrendous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with cottages scattered in a large garden with views across Knysna lagoon. Rooms comfortable although a bit old fashioned. Charming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and relaxing resort
We booked a Deluxe Room Garden View and I'm guessing we must have been upgraded because what we got was a 3 bedroom house! The welcome at reception and then the irrepressible 'Jeffrey' was great, rooms were spotless, beds / linen very comfortable, breakfast spread was good and all in a beautiful garden setting overlooking the lake in a collection of colonial style cottages / houses.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre, Vancouver Island, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful cottage with view of gardens, pool and Knysna lagoon. Staff so friendly and helpful, especially Jeffrey who has been there since 1985. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visit with old friends
We had friends visiting from Europe and we thought that Belvidere Manor would be a perfect base to explore Knysna and surrounds. My wife and i spent a weekend there in June and we enjoyed it so much that we planned a second trip. Everything was as we expected. The rooms are well laid out, very comfortable. Service from ever busy Jeffrey and his was exceptional. Whether we were just relaxing over a G&T enjoying the view of the lagoon or breakfasting on the terrace, we could find no faults. We will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
weekend break
A weekend in mid winter, logs and firelighters were brought so that we could have an open fire in the evening. The room is very well laid out and comfortable. Wi Fi ok. Bit disappointing that the restaurant wasn't open as it is winter but we were not told when we booked and it is a fair drive into Knysna for dinner which we didn't really want. The staff were very attentive and efficient. The views over the lagoon are splendid
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful in paradise
The estate is situated in a setting like paradise. It is safe and secluded with beautiful vistas and safe places to walk and cycle. The bird life is extraordinary. Most pristine estate. Calm and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
50th birthday celebration
Family celebrated our 50th birthdays - the venue was amazing and the food was outstanding!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Were here 20 years ago and the place has hardly changed, it is now a little tired. But the staff try so hard its hard to fault .

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel
We were blown away by this beautiful place. I wish we had booked in for a longer stay rather than just passing through. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ronel, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome retreat for wedding anniversary
The tranquility was awesome perfect for a 50th wedding anniversary

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Belvedere Manor is situated across the lagoon from Knysna where all the shops etc are (a ten minute drive away) We loved Belvedere Manor because of its quiet location and had a magnificent view across the lagoon. The cottage we stayed in was lovely - clean, spacious and the kitchen was extremely well fitted our. There is a lovely pub onsite which served wonderful pub food and there's also a bistro on site for more restaurant style meals. Staff at the Belvedere were lovely. There was just one little thing I didn't like - the wifi access. Although it was free, you had to go to reception every morning to get a new wifi code code which was limited to 100 megabite. If you wanted to use the Internet a lot, it meant you had to go and get another code.

10/10 Excellent

gillian, Hull. UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome staff and amazing welcome and service.
The staff did everything possible t make our stay brilliant. Family of 9 from 11 to 74. Food was fantastic there, the pub was cosy and very friendly. Evenings overlooking the lagoon were idyllic. Jeffrey is an absolute gem. We shall return here definitely.

10/10 Excellent

gillian, Hull. UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of Knysna. You made our family Xmas trip !
We were a family of 9 from 11 to 74 on a Xmas/New Year trip. I had booked 10 mths in advance. The staff were ALL amazing. From the first minute we arrived to leaving 3 days later they could not have been more helpful. The pub, Caroline's Bistro. Breakfast on the terrace, food and service is sublime. There was nothing to be improved on. The star of the show is undoubtedly Geoffrey. Wonderful, fresh, No 1 service, super dooper, lovely jubbly.! This is a dream come true. We shall recommend it to anyone. We shall definitely come back. Thank you for your amazing hospitality. X