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Villa Paradisa Guest House

5.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful escape at Villa Paradisa Guest House, where poolside relaxation and English breakfast in garden surroundings create a perfect retreat

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Located in Paradise, Villa Paradisa Guest House provides a serene getaway featuring an outdoor pool complete with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests start their day with English breakfast served on the charming terrace, then spend hours unwinding in the beautiful garden setting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Luxury Suite, Lake View (Coral Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Lake View (Oyster Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Luxury Suite, Lake View (Oyster Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Lake View (Sea Urchin Suite)

Luxury Suite, Lake View (Sea Urchin Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Luxury Suite, Lake View (Sea Urchin Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Lake view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, Lake View (Seahorse Room)

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Luxury Room, Lake View (Seahorse Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2013
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Villa Paradisa Guest House is in Paradise, a neighborhood in Knysna. Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Quays are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Knysna travel guide
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6571, Western Cape, Knysna, 9 Watsonia Drive Paradise

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon featuring general coastal views, boating and a beach
    Knysna Lagoon
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • #TroveOn If you choose to hike along the Otter Hiking Trail in Tsitsikamma National Park in South Africa to visit the waterfall that is roughly 1.5 hrs in from the Storms River mouth. You will be rewarded with this site on your return trip. #ocean #wavescrashing #ottertrail #southafrica #gardenroute
    Garden Route National Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunset at the waterfront in Knysna. The waterfront area is one of the best places to eat in Knysna, and our two favorite restaurants are Caffe Mario (Italian) and 34 South (little bit of everything and also great oysters!).
    Knysna Waterfront
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Knysna Quays
    Knysna Quays
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pezula Championship Course
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seattle Coffee Company
    19 min walk
  • Chatters
    3 min drive
  • Lunar Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Loui's Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Muse
    3 min drive

About this property

Villa Paradisa Guest House

Luxury boutique guesthouse located in Paradise
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Paradisa Guest House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and barbecue grills
  • A TV in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as first-run movies and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should ring bell for check-in assistance.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 1 2025 to September 22 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Villa Paradisa
Villa Paradisa Guest House
Villa Paradisa Guest House Knysna
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Paradisa Guest House Knysna
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Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Paradisa Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Paradisa Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Villa Paradisa Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM–9:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Villa Paradisa Guest House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Villa Paradisa Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Villa Paradisa Guest House located?

Located in Paradise, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Featherbed Boat Cruises, and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Villa Paradisa Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views of the lagoon and Knysna heads were spectacular. The property was beautiful and the hosts were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it here! From the second we got there we were so welcomed, our room and view were incredible, we had a lovely breakfast and stay and highly recommend this to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Martin and Marilyn were very nice and helpful in getting me around Knysna!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs A E Locker

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

Exceptional with Exceptional Hosts

Amazing, Marilyn & Martin are the perfect hosts, nothing too much trouble from inviting us to join them for dinner and booking lunch for us the next day. Villa Paradisa is of the highest standard throughout its exceptionally decorated. If I could give 10* II would.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La villa tiene una una vista increíble de la ciudad y el servicio fue impecable, Martín y Marilyn hacen que la estadía se sienta como estar en casa. El desayuno es delicioso
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Bellissimo albergo con vista strepitosa

I proprietari e il personale sono super gentili e disponibili. La stanza spaziosa, luminosa, con ampie vetrate e con una splendida vista su tutta la baia e città. Il letto grande e comodissimo, bagno ampio e tutto pulito e in ordine. Tutto curato in ogni dettaglio. La colazione sublime, preparato dal proprietario, ogni giorno diverso. Inoltre abbiamo ricevuto consigli su cosa visitare, ristoranti ecc. Ci siamo trovati benissimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mahomed

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

Fabulous

Absolutely fabulous stay. Excellent Service of staff, beautifull scenery, and the most amazing scrumptious breakfast personally prepared by our mist amazing host. Love the intimacy n the personal touch. Definitely the place to stay when in Knysna
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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

Great stay

Great views over Knysna! Friendly hosts who helped with any questions and queries we had. Secure parking available in a gated car park. Driving is required to get to the waterfront but taxis are available at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einfach wunderschön, Aussicht unschlagbar, Frühstück fabelhaft, bis jetzt die beste Unterkunft, die wir hatten.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service and location. Owners went out of their way to assist us. Carpets, cushions, hot tub all need updating. Office in middle of house unsightly. All easy fixes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darla, Corpus Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marilyn was a fabulous hostess and Martin was a wonderful cook. The room was larger than we expected with flower petals on the bed...nice touch! The view was amazing!! We plan to stay there again if we make it back to that area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Will, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation and views were fantastic and a great location. Breakfast with the personal touch was very nice indeed. Martin is quite a cook! The TV channels and WiFi in the room were a bit unreliable and it was disappointing that the hot tub wasn't available until the day we left considering it was in the advertisement. Overall a very nice place, thanks for having us and for your fantastic tips!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk villa där ägarparet också bor. Makalös utsikt och troligen världens bästa äggfrukostar som ägaren tillagar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Panoramic views of Knysna from your balcony/infinity pool and lovely hosts who cook a fantastic breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a stunning position in the hills overlooking the Knysna lagoon, Villa Paradisa is the perfect choice for seeing all that this area has to offer. Very spacious, comfortable and beautifully appointed with a fabulous breakfast (cooked by Martin the owner) served overlooking the town and lagoon - a great start to any day! The owners go out of their way to give their guests a good time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und man hat uns alles sehr gut erklärt und gezeigt. Die Besitzerin hat und im Voraus kontaktiert und für uns an beide Abende in wirklich excellenten Restaurants einen Tisch reservieren lassen. Das Guesthouse bietet alles was man sich wünscht. Das beste am Guesthouse ist der augezeichnete Service und die wunderbare Aussicht über die Lagune von Knysna! Diese kann man auch direkt vom herrlichen Pool geniessen!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helena

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

Great views over Knysna

Villa is high up the hill ( drive way is a challenge ) but then it provides great views over Knysna. Rooms are nice, well appointed and lovely bathroom. Friendly owners and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Spectacular

Lovely stay here, wonderful welcome, spectacular views, beautiful room and a photo-worthy breakfast. We wish we could have stayed longer ...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Flavio, CWB

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guest house

Depois de algum desacertos no check-in a pousada se tornou muito agradável. Café da manhã primoroso.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

tina, ulm

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

Aussicht fantastisch!

Sehr nette Gastgeber, bekamen automatisch ein Upgrade aufs Zimmer! Zimmer, Pool, Aussicht hervorragend, sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

Tolle Aussicht, freundliche Betreuung

Eine Oase in Knysna, sehr familiär !

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Cowes Isle of Wight

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

Our trip to Knysna

Only stayed two nights, we should have stayed longer. Host and hostess made us so welcome , helpful with where to go and what to do. Our balcony was fabulous, sofa and table and chairs, sadly it was a cool time while we there and could not sit outside. The view was brilliant across the bay especially at night. the host cooks the most amazing breakfast. This would be the only place we would stay if we returned to Knysna

10/10 Excellent

kevin, Mottram Hyde cheshire

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

Absolute Heaven

Pleasant for the whole week.made at home from the word go .staff more than helpful. Beautiful,beautiful house loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, Surrey

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

Amazing stay

Fantastic relaxing 2 night stay. Marilyn and Martin are amazing hosts and the accommodation is first class. If you like cats they have the most gorgeous ginger one! Breakfast was delicious both mornings and Marilyn's suggestions of how to spend our time out and about were perfect. The room was so well thought out with attention to detail including balcony furniture, toiletries, beach bag and beach towels and the views over the waterfront got better each day. Huge thank you to all at Villa Paradisa for a perfect visit.

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Edinburgh

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

Highly Recommend

2nd time at Villa Paradisa and it lived up to our high expectations from last time. A little bit of heaven in Knysna. Great hosts, great breakfasts, great views. Wonderful.