Orange Inn Knysna  

On the edge of Knysna near Thesen Island — a family-friendly guesthouse a 1-minute drive from Knysna Lagoon and steps from the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. You’re next to a golf course and just 0.5 miles from Garden Route National Park, with the town centre within easy walking distance.

Recently refurbished (2018), Orange Inn Knysna has seven individually decorated rooms with Select Comfort beds and premium bedding. Rooms include refrigerators, LCD TVs with satellite channels, and some feature DVD players. Bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, and the décor leans warm and welcoming — simple, tidy, and made for relaxing after Garden Route walks.

Make a splash in the outdoor pool, chill on the terrace or in the garden, or warm up by the lobby fireplace. The property offers a bar/lounge, barbecue area, luggage storage, laundry services, express check-out and free self parking. Complimentary wireless internet is available across the guesthouse, and staff can point you to local tours and nature spots nearby.

On-site restaurant and bar serve local flavours and laid-back drinks — a good spot to sample regional dishes after a day exploring the lagoon or trails. There’s also a barbecue area for casual, alfresco meals.