Hide Away Guest House  

On the main road into Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route, Hide Away Guest House perches above the estuary with sweeping views of the Knysna Heads. It’s a short walk to the Knysna Waterfront and Thesen Island, and minutes by car to Featherbed Nature Reserve, Simola Golf Course and Knysna Elephant Park.

This Colonial-style guest house has seven air‑conditioned, en‑suite rooms — five face the lagoon. Rooms mix comfy premium bedding and down comforters with flat‑screen TVs, refrigerators/minibars, safes and hairdryers. Lagoon‑facing rooms feature Nespresso machines and many rooms include Netflix. Sit on the verandah for breakfast and estuary views; hosts help plan Garden Route adventures.

Expect an outdoor pool, a small gym/fitness centre and a full‑service spa offering massages, plus an on‑site hair salon and sauna. Concierge and a tour desk make exploring easy, and secure off‑street parking is provided. Wake up to estuary light and take in the Heads from the property.

Free high‑speed wired and wireless internet throughout, a computer station, express check‑in/out, plus dry cleaning and laundry services. Free self parking onsite.

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily (8–10 AM), often enjoyed on the verandah with estuary views. There’s a snack bar/deli and a bar/restaurant on the property, and plenty of local restaurants, boutiques and galleries a short stroll away on Thesen Island and the waterfront.