Overall Ratings & Reviews South Villa Guesthouse & Garden

We had an amazing visit to South Villa Guesthouse. Christa and Hentie went above and beyond to make our stay special. So many special little touches. They truly love the area and gave us a great recommendation for dinner as well. So pleasant speaking with them. We felt like we were staying in their home. Be sure to visit the waterfront market nearby. Thank you for the fantastic visit!

Very kind owners, good location and very comfortable beds!!! Thank you!

The accommodation is modern, clean and lovely. The stuff are friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my stay with South Villa guest house. I had a lovely ocen view room with a spacious balcony. I enjoyed my stay

A lovely 4 star guest house with beautiful views from our balcony of Knysna Heads/the sea. Crista is the most amazing hostess. Our Land Rover Defender with roof rack was too tall for the garage so she arranged for secure parking just down the road at a friend's place. As we then did not have a car, she offered to drive us to a restaurant and pick us up later. I was not feeling brilliant so she recommended a restaurant that would deliver, 34 degrees South. The food was great and she arrived with plates, cutlery etc as it arrived and we ate out on our balcony looking out at the lovely view. She could not have been more helpful and we really appreciated it. A lovely place to stay and a great location but it is the hospitality and service which we will remember.

You get what you pay for

The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. View from the balcony is also amazing.

South villa guest house is a delightful guest house within walking distance of many restaurants. Ronnie and Thelma the hosts could not be more helpful. Our room had a lovely balcony overlooking the lagoon. Breakfast was delicious. We stayed two nights at the South Villa guest house, and wish we could have stayed longer. Ronnie and Thelma, the hosts were very engaging, affable and informative. Ronnie gave us some excellent recommendations for local restaurants and great places to go for a sundowner. Thelma and Ronnie were also available every morning for advice and ideas of where to go and what to see around the beautiful Knysna area. Our room was lovely, the bed comfortable and the location excellent - the Waterfront and the town are within easy walking distance, approx 15 mins I cannot recommend this place highly enough. A very memorable and beautiful place to stay with wonderfully caring hosts.

Beautiful location, amazing views from the room, very personal touch from the hosts and a very very comfortable stay. Choice of breakfast on the communal balcony or your own private balcony. Decor is clean and bright and the hosts are very welcoming and helpful

We arrived here early and although we couldn't check in we were made fresh coffee and sherry while we waited by the lovely staff. The room was lovely and had a lovely view looking out across the ocean. Breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!

I own and rent 2 properties in the United States and, because of the volume of my 5-star ratings, am considered a "super-host". I pride myself in my properties and in my management of them. I understand what it takes to provide quality accommodations. What I experienced at South Villa Guesthouse put me in awe...both in the amenities and in the hospitality! The hosting could not have been more gracious and welcoming, and the facility was pristine and beautifully decorated. The breakfast we were served overlooking the town was, in itself, memorable. I can not give the entire experience a higher commendation and recommendation.

Lovely clean guesthouse with comfortable well-furnished rooms. We received a very warm welcome from Ronnie and Thelma. Thank you to you all for a wonderful stay in Knysna. We will definitely return again and recommend to all!

The hosts at this property are fabulous, kind friendly and make you wam Not to visit again . Ronnie and Thelma make the visit memorable.

All good. Easy to find. Hosts could not have been more friendly. Warm welcome and great stay.

Excellent place, comfortable room, very helpful hosts and a great breakfast.

The room and the property were absolutely clean and beautiful. Breakfast on the dining balcony was superb and the view overlooking the Knysna Heads was fantastic. Ronnie and Marina provided five star service throughout. Very highly recommended.

A great experience beautiful accommodation a room overlooking supertubes what more could you want Cynthia could not. Do enough for us an excellent host breakfast was also good Well worth the.

This guest house was outstanding because of its attention to detail. The room was beautiful with a chocolate on each pillow. The breakfast, which was cooked fresh, was simply outstanding with all food kept covered until it was placed in front of you. The service by the staff was exemplary. Even though there were steps up to the property, our luggage was carried both up and down for us. We couldn't have asked for more. If you're in this area please don't miss the opportunity to stay here.

Very welcoming hosts. Always willing to give tips of places to go. Comfortable room and decent breakfast. Great all round

We had the best stay in Knysna at the South Villa Guesthouse. We loved the breakfast on the balcony with the amazing view to the lagoon. Everything was Perfect.

Lovely boutique hotel nestled in a residential neighborhood overlooking the water. Small rooms but great use of space so it didn't feel cramped. You have a choice of having breakfast on your own private balcony, in the main room or out on the main balcony, all of which are great options. Very welcoming staff and offered tips on how to get to our next location. One of my favorite hotels of our two week trip!