Kanonkop Guest House is a 5 star guest house in Knysna, perched on the edge of Kanonkop Hill with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Knysna is the pearl of the Garden Route, a town of spectacular scenic beauty nestled on the banks of a tranquil estuary, surrounded by a lush indigenous forest and golden beaches. It is the perfect location from which to explore the rest of the Garden Route.

Kanonkop Guest House Suite

About Kanonkop Guest House

Kanonkop Guest House is owner managed and run, and offers the perfect platform for exploration of this magnificent area, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon. A nature lover’s paradise, the garden and small indigenous forest at Kanonkop Guest House is a natural attraction for wildlife. An abundance of birds frequent its surrounds, notbaly, the elusive Knysna loerie, or the iridescent sunbirds and humble wagtails.

Kanonkop Guest House Accommodation

Five bedrooms are each individually decorated by award-winning South African designers, and all rooms enjoy partial or full views of the lagoon. The owners also pride themselves on personal service and an attention to detail to ensure each guest has a truly memorable holiday experience. The beautiful rooms at Kanonkop Guest House all have their own character, named and decorated with the ideas and artwork of talented South African artists. The Paradise Suite, which accommodates the entire third floor, was voted by Frommers as the finest guest room in Knysna, with its king size bed and spectacular views over the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean.

Kanonkop Guest House Suite Lagoon Views

Kanonkop Guest House En-Suite

Local Attractions

Kanonkop Guest House is the perfect destination for golf enthusiasts. Kanonkop Guest House has the privilege to be a corporate member at Fancourt, Pezula and Simola Golf Golf Estates, therefore enabling their guests to play these magnificent courses at discounted prices!  However, if you’re feeling less energetic, spend your days relaxing around the magnificent salt water pool, or climb aboard the owners luxury speedboat for a romantic sunset cruise. All water sports, fishing and cycling are arranged and offered in-house. There are also many beaches within close driving distance, namely: Brenton-on-Sea, Buffalo Bay, Plettenberg Bay and Knoetzie.

Other Activities

• Mountain biking
• Canoeing, water-skiing and sailing
• Fishing and hiking
• Knysna elephant sanctuary
• Shopping in the town of Knysna

Greatest Africa was founded in the Greater Cape Area of South Africa, and offers private wine tours in the exquisite Cape Region. Our exclusive tours are guided by boutique wine producer Richard Hilton, of Richard Hilton Vineyards, who is also the founder and MD of Greatest Africa.

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Kanonkop Guest House