The Best Hotels Closest to Knysna Elephant Park in Plettenberg Bay for 2026

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Our top choices for Knysna Elephant Park hotels

Tsala Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

1. Tsala Treetop Lodge

1.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Saeeda

￥168,386

￥194,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Family Pool Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

2. Hunter's Country House

1.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Kerem

￥38,531

￥44,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

3. Lairds Lodge

1.4 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Annelize

￥33,229

￥38,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Cottage, Garden Area (5 Sleeper) | Living area | TV, DVD player

4. Fynbos Ridge

2.1 km from Knysna Elephant Park

"Our stay at the little private cottage in "Fynbos Ridge" was an experience we'll treasure forever. Tucked away in the stunning landscapes behind Plettenberg Bay, this gem offered us an unforgettable blend of luxury, nature, and exceptional service, proving to be worth every penny. The highlight of each morning was breakfast on their terrace, where we were greeted with breathtaking views of the lush valley stretching out beneath us. It was not just a meal; it was an experience, enhanced by the...

Greg

￥23,094

￥26,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea Facing | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

5. The Knysna Belle

20.1 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Sean

￥16,058

￥18,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

6. Limoni Luxury Suites

Central Beach Area, 10.1 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Jag

￥22,275

￥25,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

7. Barrington's Small Hotel

8.9 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Robert

￥39,281

￥45,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

8. The Old Rectory

Central Beach Area, 10 km from Knysna Elephant Park

LOUISE

￥42,835

￥49,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Beach nearby, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Premier Suite | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

9. The Plettenberg Hotel

Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.9 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Heike

￥42,960

￥49,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Deluxe Room | Living area | 48-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

48-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

10. Chez Pierre

19.4 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Mary

￥9,639

￥9,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

11. Hog Hollow Country Lodge

19.9 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Diana

￥40,370

￥46,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Eco Nature Inter- Connecting Suite | Terrace/patio

12. Pezula Nature Retreat

17.2 km from Knysna Elephant Park

bharat

￥38,558

￥44,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite | Living area | 49-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

13. The Junction Boutique Hotel

Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.5 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Ruben Majola

￥27,134

￥31,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Fairview House

15.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Vishal

￥35,127

￥40,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Beach nearby, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

15. One on Bollard

20.2 km from Knysna Elephant Park

John

￥20,476

￥23,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Apartment, 4 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Plett Quarter Apartments

Lookout Beach Precinct, 9.5 km from Knysna Elephant Park

"What a wonderful place this is.We had an apartment 206.Fully equipped with everything we needed.A beautiful view .Lovely views around the bar near the swimming pool.The staff here were excellent,nothing was too much trouble,The restaurant food is excellent and very resonably priced.SISSY IN THE RESTAURANT WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND,what a wonder lady she is. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area"

Carolyne

￥25,440

￥29,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

17. aha The Rex Hotel

20.3 km from Knysna Elephant Park

"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."

Yvonne

￥19,038

￥21,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

18. Crown on the heads

19.5 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Mmabatho

￥54,975

￥54,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Studio Apartment with Patio | Balcony view

One Bedroom Apartment with Patio | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

19. Formosa Bay

8.2 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Carey

￥10,761

￥12,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

20. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

18.7 km from Knysna Elephant Park

Anonymous traveler

￥17,209

￥19,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Knysna Elephant Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Tsala Treetop Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews	View
Hunter's Country House	9.6 Exceptional 106 reviews	View
Lairds Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Fynbos Ridge	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
The Knysna Belle	10.0 Exceptional 33 reviews	View

Top Knysna Elephant Park Hotel Reviews

Ocean Watch Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely an incredible experience. The space is so beautiful and comfortable. We were so sad to leave!"

The Ivory Haus

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this hotel. The room was large and comfortable and very clean. The staff are amazing. Friendly, helpful and really made us feel at home. The rooftop bar has an incredible view and the location is perfect. The food was outstanding both breakfast and dinner. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Mandalay Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well-maintained property. Service at arrival was so welcoming, great value of amenities for price paid, nice location."

Plett Quarter Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All good, amazing manager and staff Thank you for a great stay"

Bayview Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s the best hotel with great views and incredible interior. Highly recommend this for family stay."

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Faultless"

The Plettenberg Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing location, decor and service. Highly recommend staying here."

Sunrise Bay Self-Catering Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room with small kitchen nicely located near town centre and stores. The only thing that wasn’t great was that the water wasn’t hot enough in the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Shower was ok."

T'Niqua Stable Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it! Very friendly and magic stay!"

Other attractions near Knysna Elephant Park

Harkerville Saturday Village Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Harkerville Saturday Village Market during your visit to Harkerville. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the golf courses.

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Knysna Ziplines

You can take time to visit Knysna Ziplines during your travels to Harkerville. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Garden of Eden

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Garden of Eden during your travels in Harkerville. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park

Bring the family to Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Plettenberg Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Radical Raptors

Meet the animals who call Radical Raptors home during your travels in Plettenberg Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Plett Puzzle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Plett Puzzle Park, a lovely green space in Plettenberg Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Old Nick Village

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Old Nick Village during your trip to Plettenberg Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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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?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Knysna Elephant Park, click here.

What can I see and do near Knysna Elephant Park?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park, Radical Raptors, and Plett Puzzle Park. You might plan a visit to Garden of Eden or Knysna Ziplines while you're in the area. A visit to Harkerville Saturday Village Market is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Knysna Elephant Park hotels

1. Tsala Treetop Lodge

2. Hunter's Country House

3. Lairds Lodge

4. Fynbos Ridge

5. The Knysna Belle

6. Limoni Luxury Suites

7. Barrington's Small Hotel

8. The Old Rectory

9. The Plettenberg Hotel

10. Chez Pierre

11. Hog Hollow Country Lodge

12. Pezula Nature Retreat

13. The Junction Boutique Hotel

14. Fairview House

15. One on Bollard

16. Plett Quarter Apartments

17. aha The Rex Hotel

18. Crown on the heads

19. Formosa Bay

20. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

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Top Knysna Elephant Park Hotel Reviews

Ocean Watch Guest House

The Ivory Haus

Mandalay Guest House

Plett Quarter Hotel

Bayview Hotel

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel

Sunrise Bay Self-Catering Accommodation

T'Niqua Stable Inn

Other attractions near Knysna Elephant Park

Harkerville Saturday Village Market

Knysna Ziplines

Garden of Eden

Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park

Radical Raptors

Plett Puzzle Park

Old Nick Village

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