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Our top choices for Knysna Elephant Park hotels

A spacious room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with a tray of items, and a view of a swimming pool through large windows.

1. Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
5.0 star property
1.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"We come regularly to the Hunter's Country House as it is always very relaxing. The Hospitality, the Restaurant Options and the People make the difference ..."
Germany
Kerem
The price is ￥35,450
￥41,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hunter's Country House
A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.

2. Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
5.0 star property
1.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Best ever, nice experience, area around it perfect for nature lovers. The hotel location allows you to enjoy the night stars like no other place( except in the desert) "
United States
Saeeda
The price is ￥156,400
￥182,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Tsala Treetop Lodge
A two-story house with a garden, a pond with lily pads, and a palm tree.

3. Lairds Lodge

Lairds Lodge
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Beautiful garden Beautiful room Staff amazing, decor stunning, check out the bar area 🍸 "
United Kingdom
Annelize
The price is ￥51,077
￥58,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Lairds Lodge
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.

4. TwoAngels

TwoAngels
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Knysna Elephant Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Beautiful romantic hotel"
Germany
Anja
The price is ￥17,783
￥20,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
TwoAngels
A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

5. The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory
5.0 star property
Central Beach Area, 10 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Friendly staff, great room, very clean."
United Kingdom
LOUISE
The price is ￥70,702
￥81,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Old Rectory
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

6. Limoni Luxury Suites

Limoni Luxury Suites
3.5 star property
Central Beach Area, 10.1 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Limoni. Beautiful apartment, incredibly welcoming owner and staff. Easy, safe parking in a beautiful location. Great restaurants nearby and an amazing spar shop round the corner to stock up supplies."
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is ￥21,593
￥24,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Limoni Luxury Suites
A modern house with a spacious patio, outdoor lighting, and a large tree.

7. Barrington's Small Hotel

Barrington's Small Hotel
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great combination of a microbrewery, restaurant and comfortable accommodation "
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is ￥40,996
￥47,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Barrington's Small Hotel
A modern building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a spiral staircase.

8. The Ivory Haus

The Ivory Haus
4.0 star property
Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.4 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Great staff, wonderful room and views, exceptional food and atmosphere"
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is ￥23,520
￥27,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Ivory Haus
An outdoor lounge area with a large umbrella, seating, and a wood-burning stove.

9. Hog Hollow Country Lodge

Hog Hollow Country Lodge
4.0 star property
19.9 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Fantastic location. Amazing staff, a unique dining experience. Highly recommended for a 2-3 night min stop over."
United Kingdom
juliet
The price is ￥41,575
￥47,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hog Hollow Country Lodge
A rustic building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

10. Emily Moon River Lodge

Emily Moon River Lodge
4.0 star property
9.9 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"We had bats living in our roof, apparently knowingly by the owner (they built a house for them on the near cabin and they migrated to ours). We had to go to bed and sleep with constraint scratching and sliding noises, that was terrible. When we brought it to the attention of the team, they didn’t even bother apologising. The dinning experience over dinner and breakfast was terrible - worst service I’ve seen for a while and average food (it’s quite expensive considering its surroundings). Stay...
Canada
Ido
The price is ￥72,375
￥83,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Emily Moon River Lodge
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a body of water, and a hill in the background.

11. Chez Pierre

Chez Pierre
3.5 star property
19.4 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Very nice owner and staff"
Ireland
Mary
The price is ￥19,619
￥19,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Chez Pierre
A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.

12. Plett Quarter Hotel

Plett Quarter Hotel
3.5 star property
Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.5 km from Knysna Elephant Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"This was a great hotel to land for a couple nights in Plettenberg. The staff was delightful especially upon our arrival we were a bit frazzled from a long drive and Kima greeted us to help us Park and get our bags to our room. The in Hotel restaurant is excellent, we ate the oxtail and the breakfast is fabulous. Two doors away is a place called 11 that we rented bikes from. The property is clean and we had a City View Suite that had plenty of room to spread out and a balcony. The property is...
United States
Judith
The price is ￥18,349
￥21,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Plett Quarter Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

13. The Junction Boutique Hotel

The Junction Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.5 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Staff were amazing, prime location and spacious rooms. "
United States
Ruben Majola
The price is ￥34,327
￥39,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Junction Boutique Hotel
A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

14. The Knysna Belle

The Knysna Belle
4.0 star property
20.1 km from Knysna Elephant Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Stunning location, clean and comfortable room, excellent staff"
United Kingdom
Sean
The price is ￥25,580
￥29,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Knysna Belle
A large, multi-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

15. Pezula Nature Retreat

Pezula Nature Retreat
17.2 km from Knysna Elephant Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, beautiful rooms, lovely staff. "
United Kingdom
bharat
The price is ￥38,594
￥44,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pezula Nature Retreat
A white colonial-style house with a central tower, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with pathways.

16. Fairview House

Fairview House
2.5 star property
15.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Spectacular views with great rooms and accommodating team"
United States
Vishal
The price is ￥40,920
￥47,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Fairview House
A clear swimming pool with rock formations and palm trees.

17. Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Knysna Elephant Park
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (110 reviews)
"A nice resort for families with young children. Well appointed room with a functional kitchenette. Bright and cheery place."
Canada
Firozali H.
The price is ￥10,663
￥12,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Formosa Bay
A modern multi-story building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a wooden deck.

18. aha The Rex Hotel

aha The Rex Hotel
4.0 star property
20.3 km from Knysna Elephant Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (161 reviews)
"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."
United Kingdom
Yvonne
The price is ￥13,862
￥15,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
aha The Rex Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

19. Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel
4.0 star property
Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.5 km from Knysna Elephant Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (111 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay and we can recommend to Come there."
Germany
Marcel
The price is ￥17,917
￥20,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Bayview Hotel
A modern glass structure with a flat roof, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

20. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
4.0 star property
18.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"Excellent stay Excellent place "
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥17,053
￥19,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Elephant Park

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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A spacious room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with a tray of items, and a view of a swimming pool through large windows.
Hunter's Country House
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
106 reviews
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A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
Tsala Treetop Lodge
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
90 reviews
View
A two-story house with a garden, a pond with lily pads, and a palm tree.
Lairds Lodge
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
View
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
TwoAngels
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
15 reviews
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A swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
The Old Rectory
5.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
35 reviews
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Other attractions near Knysna Elephant Park

Knysna Elephant Park

Enjoy an outing to Knysna Elephant Park during your stay in Plettenberg Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Top Knysna Elephant Park Hotel Reviews

A stone building with a glass facade and a wooden deck leading to a pool.
Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay

10/10 Excellent

Best ever, nice experience, area around it perfect for nature lovers. The hotel location allows you to enjoy the night stars like no other place( except in the desert)
United States
Saeeda
Reviewed August 14, 2025
Tsala Treetop Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Knysna Elephant Park?

Knysna Elephant Park is located in an area of Plettenberg Bay that travelers like for its seaside. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Knysna Elephant Park?

Hunter's Country House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this country house offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Knysna Elephant Park. Other good options within 5 miles include Tsala Treetop Lodge and T'Niqua Stable Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Knysna Elephant Park?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Knysna Elephant Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Knysna Elephant Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Knysna Elephant Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Knysna Elephant Park?

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What can I see and do near Knysna Elephant Park?

Be sure to get some family photos at Knysna Elephant Park, Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park, and Radical Raptors while you're out sightseeing near Knysna Elephant Park. Explore nature at Garden of Eden and Plett Puzzle Park. Harkerville Saturday Village Market and Knysna Ziplines are some sights worth a visit in the area.