St. James Of Knysna, Knysna
Overview
Featuring a private location, St. James Of Knysna hotel offers views of the lake, and is 6 km from Knysna Heads. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a fitness club and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Location
This exclusive hotel is conveniently situated a 10-minute drive from Knysna Lagoon. Take benefit from the proximity to The Motorcycle Room, which is 2.8 km away.
The hotel lies near a garden and a wildlife park.
For those travelling from afar, Plettenberg Bay airport is 40 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The James provides guests with 15 rooms appointed with sound-proofed windows along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment. They feature bathrooms with a tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet as well as shower caps and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink.
Leisure & Business
Leisure facilities in the property include a shared lounge and a garden. The presence of a golf club ensures guests an active stay at the James Knysna.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mini golf
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Wine and food pairingThe hotel's wine cellar houses over 1000 bottles of South African wine, and guests can enjoy a tasting session with the resident sommelier.
Oyster huntingGuests can take a boat trip out to the Knysna Lagoon and harvest their own oysters, which can then be shucked and enjoyed as part of a meal.
Foraging expeditionsThe hotel offers guided tours of the surrounding forests and estuaries, where guests can learn about local flora and fauna and sample edibles like wild mushrooms and seaweed.
BirdwatchingThe nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve is home to over 200 species of birds, including the endangered Knysna Loerie.
Hiking and biking trailsThe hotel can arrange guided expeditions or provide maps for self-guided excursions through the forested hills surrounding the lagoon.
Whale watchingHermanus, a popular whale watching destination, is only a few hours' drive from Knysna.
- Spa treatments
- Private picnics
- Craft workshops
- Guided tours
- Steam trains
- Museums
- Sailing lessons
- Wakeboarding and waterskiing
- Sunset cruises
Location
*Situated in the Knysna suburb of The Point, the hotel lies near the Knysna Lagoon, Featherbed Nature Reserve, and Knysna Heads. *The neighborhood hosts the Knysna Waterfront with its array of restaurants, boutiques, and the Knysna Quays Terminal maritime museum. *The Knysna Elephant Park, Featherbed Nature Reserve hiking trails, and indigenous forests suit outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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