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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge
Cherry Lane, Welbedacht (Knysna) 6570

Peacefully nestled on a cliff top overlooking Knysna Lagoon, these spacious stand-alone suites are decorated in natural wood and stone architecture. Each unit features a hot tub and a private terrace. A sundeck with loungers invites for a lazy day by the infinity pool. At night, the main lodge featuring an open fireplace and comfortable lounge provides the perfect place to read a book from the library. Each suite at the Elephant Hide has individual furnishings and parquet floors. Guests can soak in their own Jacuzzi while enjoying stunning views of the lagoon and relax on the large terrace with loungers afterwards. Elephant Hide Guest Lodge offers professional massages for ultimate relaxation. Younger guests can spend a good time playing in the games room. The Lodge also offers a babysitting service. Upon request, the hosts can prepare various culinary highlights including champagne and oysters or sundowners on the pool deck. Alternatively, they can cater up-market take-away food to the room. Elephant Hide Guest Lodge offers an airport shuttle service to George airport and free on-site private parking. It also provides free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Score from 60 reviews
Superb

9.1/10

Rooms: 9

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Address: Cherry Lane, Welbedacht, Knysna 6570 map

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What people say

The accommodation was excellent, spacious, and luxuriously furnished. We had complete privacy both inside and on the balcony, which had wonderful views of the lagoon. The owner and staff were helpful, efficient and pleasant. The breakfast was most enjoyable. Excellent accommodation, great views. Cant wait to go back. Room was beautiful beautiful views peaceful. No dislikes.
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Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Lagoon Suite [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1100.00	Search
This air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private deck. The bathroom includes a spa bath and a spacious shower. Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Radio, Minibar, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, Heating, Hairdryer, Dressing Room, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Family Suite [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2340.00	Search
Large suite featuring 2 interconnected bedrooms. This unit sleeps 2 adults and 3 children. Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Radio, Minibar, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, Heating, Hairdryer, Dressing Room, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Executive Suite [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1100.00	Search
This spacious, air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private deck. The bathroom includes a spa bath and a spacious shower. Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Radio, Minibar, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, Heating, Hairdryer, Dressing Room, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Fynbos suite [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1100.00	Search
This air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV, minibar and a private deck. The bathroom includes a spa bath and a spacious shower. Room Facilities: Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Radio, Minibar, Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, Heating, Hairdryer, Dressing Room, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning

Amenities at Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge

Transportation

Shuttle Service (surcharge), Shuttle Service, Car Rental, Airport Shuttle, Accessible parking

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Pools and wellness

Swimming pool, Pool towels, Outdoor Swimming Pool (all year), Massage, Jacuzzi, Beach chairs / loungers

Miscellaneous

Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Bridal Suite, Allergy-Free Room Available, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Tour Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Newspapers, Currency Exchange

Food & Drink

Room Service, Packed Lunches, Breakfast in the Room, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Babysitting/Child Services

Common areas

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Garden

Cleaning services

Laundry, Ironing Service, Dry Cleaning

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Food & Drink

Your attentive hosts are happy to organize various culinary highlights for you, including champagne and oysters sunset cruises and sundowners on the pool deck.

Important information to guests

Please inform Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Information about the area

Knysna is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy forest walks or a tour on the Outeniqua Choo Choo train. Attractions, such as the Elephant Park, are a must-see and the highlight of every visit. Featherbed Nature Reserve is a great place for kayaking, abseiling or mountain biking, just to name a few of the activities on offer.

Travelling information

By car:
- Coming from George, follow the the N2 in the direction of Knysna.
- Cross Knysna River Bridge (White Bridge).
- Circa 3km before Knysna's town centre take the Welbedacht Lane turn-off
to your left.
- Continue on Welbedacht Lane until you get to the Cherry Lane turn-off on
your left-hand side (It is the first street on your left).
- Turn left onto Cherry Lane and continue up the road until you reach the
T-junction.
- At the T junction you will see a sign that says Elephant Hide Lodge.
- Follow the sign left until you see another sign on your right, 20metres past
the first sign.
- Go straight ahead, until you reach the lodge.

- Coming from Port Elizabeth, drive through Knysna's town centre on the
N2.
- The last set of traffic lights at the end of town is a T-junction (train line and
lagoon to your left).
- Continue straight ahead, along the lagoon and past the craft market to
your left.
- After 50 metres (past the craft market) you will see the Welbedacht Lane
sign to your right.
- Continue on Welbedacht Lane until you get to the Cherry Lane turn-off on
your left-hand side (It is the first street on your left).
- Turn left onto Cherry Lane and continue up the road until you reach the
T-junction.
- At the T junction you will see a sign that says Elephant Hide Lodge.
- Follow the sign left until you see another sign on your right, 20metres past
the first sign.
- Go straight ahead, until you reach the lodge.

Elephant Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge Policies

Check-in

14:00 - 20:00

Check-out

07:30 - 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, MasterCard, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 45 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, 25 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 15 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night per person for cots.
All children from 3 to 12 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
There is no capacity for cots in the room.