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, free internet service, conference facilities and a wellness therapist 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.

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.

The Drydock Food Company is our Prokard Dining Restaurant and set on the lagoon with spectacular views of the Knysna Heads. The restaurant offers a mouth-watering array of seafood, tempting salads and fusion cuisines.34 Degrees South specialises in freshly harvested oysters, fish, sushi and the best selection of Mediterranean dishes in town. They also boast a miniature car collection, wine shop, gift shop and seahorses, to name a few! For the traditional Italian experience, try Limoncello as they offer a rich diversity of cuisines and a new addition to the Knysna Quays Waterfront.

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. See our Conferencing page for more information!

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

1. Take the N2 north from Cape Town to Knysna passing Riviersonderend, Somerset West, Caledon, Swellendam, Albertinia, Mossel Bay and George.
2. The N2 goes directly through Knysna
3. Once you have entered into the Knysna district, at the first the traffic intersection turn right into Waterfront Drive.
4. Turn right again at the next traffic intersection, into Museum Road.
5. 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

1. Take the N2 from Port Elizabeth, in the direction of Knysna passing Storm River and Plettenberg Bay.
2. The N2 goes directly through Knysna
3. At the first the traffic light as you enter into Knysna, continue straight.
4. Continue through the second traffic intersection, at the third traffic light turn left into Waterfront Drive
5. At the second traffic intersection of Waterfront drive, turn left into Museum Road.
6. 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

1. Knysna CBD : 500m
2. Pezula Golf Course : 8km
3. Simola Golf Course : 7km
4. Knysna Elephant Park : 22km
5. Plettenberg Bay : 30 km
6. Monkeyland : 46km
7. Birds of Eden : 46km
8. George : 59 km
9. George Airport : 70km
10. Oudtshoorn : 115km
11. 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, Ocean Safaris, 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, free 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.

1. Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Room Configuration:
2. 70 Lagoon Facing Rooms - 2 Double Beds per room
3. 20 Non-Lagoon Rooms - 1 Double Bed per room
4. 30 Non-Lagoon Twin Rooms - 2 Single Beds per room
5. 2 Disabled Rooms
6. 1 Executive Suite

Conferencing

The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays boasts stylish conferencing along the Garden Route with a tranquil setting on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon.

A brand new addition to the hotel is our exclusive conference room seating up to 30 delegates in a schoolroom setup and a dedicated boardroom for up to 12 delegates. These unique venues are tastefully decorated in warm colours and features climate control, audio visual equipment and a unique dining experience on the Knysna Quays Waterfront.

This recently refurbished property is stylishly decorated and suited to both leisure and business travellers alike with sheer comfort assured. Please contact the dynamic TEAM at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays to assist you with your conference requirements.

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, come together in style…

• Minimum Seating:
• Boardroom - 6 Delegates
• Executive Suite - 20 Delegates. Conference room available with accomodation only.
• For more information visit our conference site: Click Here!
• OR email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Specials

Garden Route

Weekend Madness

Rate includes breakfast and 20% Discount voucher for Monkeyland/Birds of Eden.

Valid from 01 February until 31 March 2010

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate - R980. Minimum 2 night stay. Valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Valid for Standard Rooms only. Not valid for groups. No cancellations or refunds. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 490.00
per person sharing

 

Garden Route

Family Holidays

Rate includes FREE breakfast & kids under 12 years stay for FREE!

Valid until 30 April 2010

Terms & Conditions:
Single rate R1115. Minimum 3 night stay. Valid 7 days a week. No cancellations or refunds allowed. Full pre-payment required. Subject to availability.

R 638.00
per person sharing

 

Knysna

50 Holidays

Rate is room only

Valid for 19-21, 26-28 February & 05-07, 12-14 March 2010

Terms & Conditions:
Minimum 2 night stay. Valid for standard rooms only. Upgrade fees apply. Full pre-payment required. No cancellations or refunds allowed. Subject to availability.

R 795.00
room only