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Reviews of Kanonkop House 5 stars

6 Cuthbert Street, Kanonkop, 6570 Knysna, South Africa

#29 of 93 B&Bs and Inns in Knysna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Perfect place to stay for visiting Knysna and surrounding areas. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location is peaceful and convenient, with a great view over the lagoon. Room is very clean, spacious and comfortable. And best of all, the staff are all so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    Awesome,, Special and Memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At the moment nothing. Keep up the good work

    Friendliness, cleanliness, location. What the host provided for us , free bar services,,, how our stay was made to be special. The upgrade to the other room which such spectacular views. Indeed everything was excellent ..

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    Perfect stay in Knysna - would highly recommend and will be coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Absolutely loved our stay. Adelle and Mark and all of their staff made us feel like we were at home. Adelle cooked a wonderful breakfast for me, catering to my allergies and vegan dietary requirements and each day was tastier than the last! The guest house is beautiful, comfortable, and very peaceful. Overall the stay was perfect. Would highly recommend and I'm looking forward to us going back there!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Worth every penny, best spot in Knysna.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great accommodation, friendly host and amazing views!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful stay, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As we came during a quieter period of the year, at times were the only people staying at the property. We were a little conscious of returning to the property late for the team to lock up the main doors if we had gone out for dinner and drinks. This is no fault or reflection of Kanonkop House or their brilliant staff, but just our feeling when going out on evenings during the off-peak season!

    Beautiful setting with views over the lagoon. Our room was kindly upgraded during our stay as it was quiet, was clean and very spacious. The full house omelette at breakfast was absolutely delicious! Staff all very helpful and friendly, couldn’t do enough for you to ensure you had a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Everything mostly the views from our suite were amazing. The bed was comfortable. The Establishment is secluded and quiet. Proximity to popular places of interest.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    10
    Unique accommodation in a stunning location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only challenge was the mirror in the lovely bathroom . It is made with a dark tinted glass which makes it extremely hard to apply makeup or see to shave.

    It’s in a fabulous position overlooking the Knysna lagoon. Our bedroom was more of a suite so it was very comfortable and spacious. Mark is a warm and friendly host. It’s a secured property making you feel safe at night.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    9.0
    A great get away in a perfect podition
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative it’s a shame we couldn’t eat dinner at the property and the Boma was cancelled due to the weather forecast so disappointing but we were informed before our arrival so were able to book sirocco for dinner and that was fab and only 260 R return for the taxi to Thesen island .

    Beautiful position and definitely need to book the rooms in the house to get the wonderful views . All drinks, whatever we wanted were inclusive which was fab !! The suites in the house are amazing and we definitely would book one of those next time

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    One of the best stays ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing.

    An exceptional guest house, beautiful design and spectacular location. Very welcoming hosts and staff. Delicious breakfast in spacious patio. Heated swimming pool in lush garden setting. Easy parking. Generator on-site so no load shedding issues. This was a truly perfect stay, and we will be back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Incredibly views and hospitality lovely couple who run this boutique hotel the breakfast is incredible as are the rooms stunning rooms tastful and wonderful people

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    Top Location 👍 great Hotel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, super nice dinner and warm welcome by Mark & Team 👍🇿🇦 see you soon !

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had an amazing view and was the perfect place for our engagement.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    Brilliant,Such a restful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing Bad.

    The hosts Mark and Adel.Plentyful drinks coffee/wine/water/beveriges. The views.Pool.Staff. Breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Great place with great people, thank you :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was wonderful!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    10
    Excellent just simply excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Position, facilities and finally the excellent team

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    10
    Kanonkop House - Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    To Mark the owner, thank you for making us feel so welcome,for your hospitality & all round superb kindness blew us away. To Alta & her fantastic team at Kanonkop House,I cannot thank you enough for your kindness,friendliness & making us feel like family. You are one of a kind. Keep up the amazing work you do there. Until next time 💓

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    9.0
    Felt like being part of the family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff, great service, fantastic house

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    The best part of my birthday holiday. Rico is germ!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The rooms are simply breathtaking and luxurious. I plan on returning in summer

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No braai facilities

    Complimentary drinks Personal service Friendly and attentive owner View Fireplace in lounge

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    absolutely fabulous, would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we didn’t stay long enough 😊

    absolutely amazing. perfect location, well stocked fridge. everything we could want on a holiday

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Amazing rooms and hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mark and his wife and team are such great hosts! excellent recommendations to do things around nysna but also for the rest of our trip, they book best restaurants for you and the breakfast is amazing. we stayed in two rooms and extended after first night. such a great place, we will come again!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Book your stay for a warm friendly welcome in a stunning property!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Beautiful property run by a warm friendly couple and their amazing staff, the rooms are stunning as are the views. Fantastic breakfast freshly prepared with huge choice of options. A must stay if you are visiting Knysna!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect to our satisfaction

    extra friendly and helpful hosts

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    One of the best places we have ever stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    This is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed at! And we have travelled quite a bit over the years. The view is stunning (especially if you have a room that overlooks the lagoon). The pool is the cleanest we have seen in south africa and has nice and comfortable chairs. The rooms are clean and spacious. Breakfast was also great. The staff was the friendliest we have met and very helpful with anything. But mostly we loved how thoughtful, welcoming and kind the owner Mark was! He treated us like family. We would recommand this place to anyone who asks!

    Stayed in February 2024

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