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KNYSNA Kanonkop Guest House

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Highlights

  • Knysna Lagoon Views

    Kanonkop offers simply stunning views from the guesthouse overlooking the Knysna heads.

  • Owner Run and Managed

    Personalised service with a smile is guaranteed.

  • Kick back in style

    Luxurious, five star graded accommodation, all rooms are individually designed.

  • Good Exploring Base

    This is a great base from which to explore all that the Garden Route has to offer, and a premiere golfing destination.

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General Information

Kanonkop Guest House in Knysna is an exquisite owner managed five star retreat situated on the edge of Kanonkop hill with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads. Knysna, with its warm Indian Ocean waters, 18 square kilometer estuary, mountains and lush indigenous forest is a natural playground for adventure seekers.

The Conyers family own and operate Kanonkop - with it's four bedrooms each individually decorated by award-winning South African designers - and pride themselves on their personal service and attention to detail ensuring a truly memorable holiday experience.

The Paradise suite occupies an entire third floor and has out of this world views. Paradise was recently rated the best room in Knysna by the Frommer's South Africa Travel Guide. The Sivuyile and No Matata suites are identical and have fantastic views towards the Knysna Lagoon and Heads in the distance, while Knysna Heights is a private sole-use villa that is a perfect option for a family or friends traveling together.

Kanonkop Guest House offers motorized and non-motorized water sports, sunset cruises as well as deep sea and lagoon fishing "in-house". Knysna is great for water sports, fresh water and deep sea fishing, bird viewing and seasonal whale watching.

The Garden Route area is fast becoming one of the most sought after golfing destinations in the world. With it's year round mild climate, stunning natural beauty and proliferation of world class championship golf courses, Knysna is perfectly positioned for the travelling golfer to experience the best Africa has to offer and Kanonkop has rights for guests to play on the surrounding members only courses.

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Our view

This is a delightful boutique guesthouse with uninterrupted views of the Knysna heads.
  • Excellent, award winning accommodation
  • Great base from which to explore the Garden Route
  • Very friendly and personal staff
  • Lovely breakfasts
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Price

From ZAR R710.00 per person Add to trip planner

Location

Kanonkop boasts spectacular views over the lagoon town of Knysna, the heart of South Africa's Garden Route Coast.

Rooms

Occupying the entire third floor the Paradise suite has sweeping views and is very spacious with a king size sleigh bed. The large en suite bathroom has a glass walk in shower and oversized elevated bath. The Sivuyile and No Matata suites have identical luxurious queen bedded suites that open out through double slide doors to an expansive sundeck. The rooms have fantastic views. Sunbird room is a double-bedded room overlooking the indigenous gardens. Knysna Heights is a private sole-use villa.

Activities

Enjoy a sunset cruise aboard their luxury speedboat or if you're feeling more energetic try waterskiing or wakeboarding. If you're feeling less energetic, spend your days relaxing around the magnificent salt water pool or climb aboard their luxury speedboat for a romantic sunset cruise. All watersports, fishing and cycling are arranged and offered in-house.

Golf

Kanonkop Guest House has positioned itself as the premier golf and accommodation establishment in the Southern Cape and has corporate membership at Fancourt, Pezula and Simola golf estates. Guests are therefore able to play these wonderful award-winning golf courses, normally reserved for member play only, at discounted prices.

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