Reviews of De View
2 Greenhill Lane, Paradise, 6570 Knysna, South Africa

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Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewMy partner and I loved everything about the property, the cozy room and the beautiful views. The bed was massive with amble extra blankets for the chilly nights. The neighborhood is so peaceful and quite and safe for the morning runs and strolls - just what we needed
Absolutely nothing to fault
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was amazing 👌😍 Rooms were clean and comfortable I enjoyed everything ❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe view of Knysna was breathtaking. The breakfast every morning was delicious and the hosts Hans and Dominique were very welcoming.
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis is my second stay at De View and I already cannot wait to come back! What a beautiful place. Wish I could rate it 100/10
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI highly recommend this B&B! The host’s organization was flawless, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The breakfast was delicious and extensive, with a wide range of fresh and tasty options. Our room was modern, comfortable, and had a stunning view of the Knysna Lagoon—a perfect way to start the day. The hosts were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay special. Overall, a fantastic experience that I would love to repeat!
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing stay with breath taking views of the lagoon from the balcony. Alit of attention to detail in the room. And also host makes an incredible breakfast with lovely home made bread and exotic cut fruit. Each day a different variety and breakfast brought to the balcony. One of the best places we stayed and would highly recommend
No negatives
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Da View was just incredible. You are being welcomed by the amazing hosts Dom and Hans, who are really passionate about the place. The rooms are clean and have a wonderful balcony with a view of the Knysna Bay, which was perfect for sunrises. The breakfast served by Dom and Hans is great, fresh and slightly varies every day. Thank you again!
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation, views, breakfast
Everything was great
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe plentiful breakfast was delicious, served on our balcony with an exceptional view of Knysna. Our hosts, Dom and Hans, were also exceptional.
Nothing
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIncredibly welcoming, helpful hosts. Fabulous breakfast each day. Picture-perfect views over the bay. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Nothing.
Reviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe hospitality at De View is outstanding. Hans & Dom are friendly & helpful and ensure that you have everything you need during your stay. Rooms are spotlessly clean, uncluttered, comfortable and well equipped. The view is gorgeous and the breakfast is perfect. A very generous continental spread with cooked eggs and lovely home baked goodies. Perfection!
Nothing - we love De View.
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was1st class Well presented , fresh fruit, home baked bread, Heaven!!
Nothing
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect. The place, the room, the view. The breakfast is incredible like a 5 stars hotel. And above all, Dom and Hans are very kind, helpfull and devoted. We will come back if we can in the future for sure. <3
Nothing.
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewDom and Hans are wonderful hosts who welcomed us with recommendations for the area, a wonderful breakfast, and a lot of kindness. The room comes with a balcony on which, if the weather allows it, the breakfast is served, and the view is just stunning. We can only recommend this accommodation.
Reviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuper nice and attentive hosts. We had the room on the top floor with a great view of the Knysna estuary. The excellent breakfast is lovingly prepared and served at the desired time on your own balcony. The room is very nice, modern and practically furnished with a terrace and a great view. Super comfortable bed, we slept really well. (we didn´t want to leave at all;))
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was amazing, it was set up in the balcony with a beautiful view
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe property is in a fabulous location with the most amazing view of the lagoon from our room - stunning. Parking right outside the entrance to the bedroom was perfect. Our room was lovely - spotless with every facility we could wish for in it. Great attention to detail from the hosts Domini & Hans which was noticed and much appreciated. Breakfast a delight especially Hans home made banana bread/cake! Everything (huge selection of bread, fruit, juice, eggs throughout our stay) was served up beautifully and all of it so fresh.
There isn’t anything!
Reviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe couple was so hospitable and welcoming. In addition, the breakfast and the attention to detail and their thoughtfulness with regards to my partner following a kosher dietary laws, and his Sabbath. We really appreciate it
Reviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewProbably the best room we stayed in during our visit, very clean, helpful and responding to all requests and answering all questions asked Definitely recommend staying here as the added bonus is the very nice breakfast served to our room
Reviewed: 1 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery clean, lovely views and great facilities
Only two rooms (that we were aware of) in the event that we have a bigger party in the future we would not be able to stay there 😩 - unless they expand but that is their choice 😁
Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe owners were amazing! They were so welcoming and lovely. They welcome you and instantly give you recomandations in and information about Knysna. The view from the balcony is beautiful.
Everything was great.
Reviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewDom and Hans had thought of everything, could not have been more attentive and informative. Amazing breakfast and attention to detail.
That we couldn’t stay longer!