Reviews of Paradise Private Zen Studios
13 Loerie Street, Paradise, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
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Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis accommodation was seriously one of the best places we have stayed. Super friendly hosts, amazing views over Knysna and a really cool apartment. A definite “must stay” in Knysna!!
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe studio and the view were really beautiful. We enjoyed our stay in Knysna a lot. The Wi-Fi connection didn’t work in our studio at first, but it was fixed after two days. Please note that the sauna can only be used at specific times and upon request – and it comes with significant extra charges. This wasn’t clearly mentioned on Booking.com. Still, we really liked this special place and would definitely recommend it and stay here again.
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHosts made direct contact before we arrived, and met us in person at the care as we parked.
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe views were amazing overlooking Knysna. Couldn’t have asked to better hosts, always on hand to help and offer recommendations. The accommodation was superb, had everything you needed and the perfect place to switch off and relax, would definitely recommend.
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Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe tranquility and peacefulness of the room and the fact that it had such a low eco footprint I would reccommend it
Nothing it was perfect
Reviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery welcoming hosts. The place is a little out of town but walkable. It has plenty of character- Fridge and kitchen area. Good wi-fi signal- no power cuts whilst I was there.
Reviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe booked the lodge at the back (= no view of the lagoon), although even two alternatives for the view were offered, but as we spend a lot of time discovering Knysna this was really not felt as a handicap. The lodge was well designed and all comfort was present. If in the future we go back to Knysna, we will consider the same accomodation. We are grateful to the owners for their welcome an having us lodged in such a wonderful environment.
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewCan't make enough smiley faces! This place was so beautiful and tranquil. Beautiful view from our bed of the waterfront. Was just too cold to use the pool but I'm sure having a dip on a hot day would have been amazing! Gorgeous setup and the bath tub was so soothing! The owners were so helpful and they thought of every single little detail to make this place zen! Got amazing tips on restaurants to eat from. Thanks again!
Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful studio ; the Japanese design is out of this world and you get amazing views of the lagoon. Place is spacious and super clean .Ellie and François are super friendly and helpful too
Everything was perfect
Reviewed: 20 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful views & extraordinary architecture of the accommodation. Very friendly & helpful hosts! We received a lot of recommendations for things to do in the area & they all turned out to be great.
The pool is a bit small & not really sunny. No place to to chill or lay down.
Reviewed: 14 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe hosts, Ellie and Francois, are a lovely, friendly couple who shared many recommendations of things to do in the area and were very helpful and accommodating throughout my stay. The entire property was peaceful, tranquil and zen-like - it felt like being in Bali (without the humidity)! The birdlife was incredible, and the sound of birdsong was lovely to wake up to each morning. My studio was cosy and very private - I had a loft space to meditate in, and my own private patio area which had a dining table and sofa to relax outside and enjoy the beautiful gardens and birdlife. My kitchen looked out onto the poolside and the meditation space in the loft looked out onto the Knysna lagoon. I also had a private walkway to a lookout point on the property where you could sit and enjoy the views of the lagoon on the hilltops of Paradise, Knysna. It was a short 20minute walk from local shops, restaurants and the Zen Studio (yoga, pilates). The walk back is steep, but you can use Uber if you like. I cannot rave about this place enough - it was genuinely a slice of heaven on earth and I loved every minute of staying there and didn't want to leave! A perfect place for solo travellers looking for peace and tranquillity, or for a romantic couples getaway.
Reviewed: 7 November 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe views are extremely good
No air-conditioned rooms
Hi Edwin....just to clarify your note that there are no air-conditioned rooms...this amenity is not part of our offering on any of our platforms, since we have a climate friendly policy which dictates that we use natural, passive insulating and cooling techniques in our architecture...
Hi Edwin....just to clarify your note that there are no air-conditioned rooms...this amenity is not part of our offering on any of our platforms, since we have a climate friendly policy which dictates that we use natural, passive insulating… Show more
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 25 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe incredible clever design and nature surroundings.
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Reviewed: 25 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewView from the room is amazing. Very beautiful and well maintained spaces.
Reviewed: 28 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
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