aha The Rex Hotel  

On South Africa’s iconic Garden Route in Knysna, a stylish 4-star Art Deco hotel sits just 400 m from the waterfront. It’s a family-friendly base near Knysna Quays (0.9 mi), Featherbed Boat Cruises (1.3 mi), Featherbed Nature Reserve (15 km) and Knysna Elephant Park (25 km).

Expect an urban mix of contemporary and classic décor, cool colours and rich fabrics. The property has 54 air-conditioned rooms (30 doubles, 25 twins) with extra-large windows, LCD TVs, safes, mini bars, kitchenettes and private patios—Art Deco touches keep the vibe polished but relaxed.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, stroll the garden, or unwind at the on-site bar and restaurant. Services include laundry and dry cleaning, babysitting (surcharge), room service (limited hours), a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle for a fee. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings—the waterfront is a short walk away.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel, express check-out and concierge services make short stays efficient. Free self-parking is available on site.

An on-site restaurant offers a daily buffet breakfast (7:00–10:30) that showcases fresh local ingredients from the Knysna area. A bar/lounge rounds out evenings with casual drinks and contemporary bites.