The Hotel

One of the best hotel locations in South Africa, the 4-star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular perspective of the popular coastal town of Knysna. The hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route and offers you a unique GUEST experience with premium accommodation accentuated with scenic beauty and natural surrounds.

Renowned as the perfect holiday destination, this 4-Star addition to the Protea Hotel group is set on the Knysna Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep. This recently refurbished property is stylishly decorated and suited to both leisure and business travellers with sheer comfort assured.

Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna Heads, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers a tranquil stay in spacious rooms overlooking the magical Knysna lagoon and the historical train station.

The 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays has a wide array of choice facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool and a wellness centre for rejuvenating massages and aromatherapy treatments.

A unique dining experience is promised for every meal with six restaurants to choose from making lunch and dinners on the Waterfront memorable.
Fall in love with one of South Africas favourite towns from the perfect location.

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays...a touch of heaven in the Garden Route!

Features

Wine & Dining

Start your day on a high note with a sumptuous breakfast in our superb breakfast restaurant before discovering why Knysna has been voted twice as South Africa’s favourite town!

The 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays has a unique dining feature for memorable lunches and dinners. Six restaurants are available on the Knysna Quays Waterfront where GUESTS can sign the meal charges to their room account and settle the charge upon departure.

34 Degrees South specialises in freshly harvested coastal oysters, sushi and the best selection of Mediterranean dishes in town. For the traditional Greek experience try Limani Blue as they offer a rich diversity of cuisines such as Meze, Psaria and Sta Kourvona.

The renowned Spur Steak Ranch is known as the official restaurant of the South African family and offers a selection of steaks, seafood and are available for room service to the hotel.  JJ’s Restaurant takes pride in creating scrumptious South African cuisines with the most delicious and well-presented meals whilst the well-known Panarotti’s Restaurant serves up the best in pizza’s, pasta’s, salads, meat and seafood dishes.

Whatever your dining style, don’t forget to sample the delicious oysters for which Knysna is famous for.

Sports & Recreation

Leisure activities at the 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays include a heated outdoor swimming pool located on a uniquely designed sundeck with sweeping views of the lagoon. Escape for a rejuvenating massage with our wellness therapist, who will pamper GUESTS with a variety of treatments such as reflexology and aromatherapy for sheer relaxation during your stay with us.

Excellent sporting facilities are offered nearby, including the championship golf courses in the Garden Route, Tennis, Surfing, Bowling and much, much more.

Conferencing

The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays offers the best in exclusive conferencing along the Garden Route.  In addition to the refurbishment of the property, the hotel boasts a new exclusive conference room that seats up to 30 delegates. The facilities include standard conferencing equipment as well as a kitchenette and private patio with views of the Knysna lagoon.

The 4-star hotel also has a boardroom available for smaller meetings that can seat up to 12 delegates.

Location

Situated on the bustling Knysna Quays Waterfront, the 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays introduces the discerning visitor to a world of comfort and luxury on the shores of the Knysna lagoon.

Directions from Cape Town

Take the N2 north from Cape Town to Knysna passing Riviersonderend, Somerset West, Caledon, Swellendam, Albertinia, Mossel Bay and George.
The N2 goes directly through Knysna
Once you have entered into the Knysna district, at the first the traffic intersection turn right into Waterfront Drive.
Turn right again at the next traffic intersection, into Museum Road.
You will see the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays; it is a three storey yellow building, next to the Waterfront Shopping complex.

Directions from Port Elizabeth

Take the N2 from Port Elizabeth, in the direction of Knysna passing Storm River and Plettenberg Bay.
The N2 goes directly through Knysna
At the first the traffic light as you enter into Knysna, continue straight.
Continue through the second traffic intersection, at the third traffic light turn left into Waterfront Drive
At the second traffic intersection of Waterfront drive, turn left into Museum Road.
You will see the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays; it is a three storey yellow building, next to the Waterfront Shopping complex.

GPS Co-ordinates

Latitude: -34º 2' 24.01'' S
Longitude: 23º 2' 41.85'' E

Distances

Knysna CBD : 500m
Pezula Golf Course : 8km
Simola Golf Course : 7km
Knysna Elephant Park : 22km
Plettenberg Bay : 30 km
Monkeyland : 46km
Birds of Eden : 46km
George : 50 km
George Airport : 56km
Oudtshoorn : 115km
Mossel Bay : 105km

Attractions

The 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is situated within walking distance from the Knysna town centre which has a variety of activities and attractions to suit everyone. Whether you are after some sun, sea and sand, dining out or outdoor activities, Knysna has it all.

Knysna is a golfer’s paradise and is home to world-renowned championship golf courses in close proximity to the hotel. The world-class Pezula Golf Course and Simola, a Jack Nicklaus championship course, assures the finest golfing in the Garden Route with the best views guaranteed.

During your visit to Knysna it is a well-known fact that you can’t leave without a boat cruise on the spectacular Knysna lagoon. Enjoy a relaxing cruise with a refreshing cocktail whilst watching the sunset and enjoying all the beauty this town has to offer.  Adrenalin junkies will be in their element with activities ranging from bungee jumping, kayaking, scuba diving, quad biking, black-water tubing and paragliding.

Surrounded by truly breathtaking scenic beauty, Knysna is the perfect destination for eco adventures and nature lovers. The town has unsurpassed options for excursions, whether it’s Forest Tours, the Featherbed Nature Reserve, Millwood Gold Fields, Knysna Elephant Park, Monkeyland and its neighbour the Birds of Eden.

Knysna is certainly nature’s playground. 

Knysna’s various annual festivals are extremely popular and draw thousands of people each year. They include the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras, the Knysna Oyster Festival and the Gastronomica Food Festival.

Rooms

Accommodation at the 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays encompasses 123 spacious rooms decorated in warm earthy tones with spectacular views of the Knysna lagoon, the historical train station and the Knysna Waterfront. These well appointed modern rooms consist of 70 lagoon-facing rooms, 20 standard double rooms, 30 standard twin rooms, 2 disabled rooms and 1 executive suite.

All rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms with separate bath and shower, air-conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, hair dryers, electronic safes, telephone, wireless Internet connection and satellite television.
A magical experience from the perfect location, the 4-Star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays will remain in your memories forever.

• Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Room Configuration:
• 70 Lagoon Facing Rooms - 2 Double Beds per room
• 20 Non-Lagoon Rooms - 1 Double Bed per room
• 30 Non-Lagoon Twin Rooms - 2 Single Beds per room
• 2 Disabled Rooms
• 1 Executive Suite

Did you know ... Knysna has the only forest elephants in South Africa?

Specials

Knysna, Garden Route

Woman's Day Offer

Receive a mystery gift on arrival!

Valid until 31 August 2008

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R550. Minimum 2 nights stay.Valid Friday to Sunday nights only.No cancellations or refunds allowed. Not valid for groups.Rates are for standard rooms only. Upgrade fees applicable.Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 275.00
per person sharing