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)
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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
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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
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Belvidere Manor Hotel Knysna
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Belvidere Manor Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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.
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.
Irene
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
mark
Travelled with group
18 Dec 2020
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful location and accommodating staff. Cant be easy operating under these conditions.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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