Phoenix Lodge & Waterside Accommodation is situated alongside the Knysna Lagoon in the Paradise District of Knysna.   Ideally situated within short walking distance to the waterfront which offers great restaurants and shopping, this stunning property offers free wifi, barbecue/braai facilities, great views, a restaurant area and a terrace where you can view the most picturesque sunsets.

All rooms have a flat screen TV, great views, free toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge.  Some rooms are self catering.  

The restaurant offers breakfast, light lunches and dinner.  Booking is essential.

Braai / Barbeque

DSTV

Internet Access

View from guesthouse

Sunset view.

Phoenix Lodge

Luxury Queen Room

Luxury Family Room

Luxury King/Twin Room

Luxury King Room (Honeymoon decor)

Luxury King/Twin Self Catering

View from Luxury room

Luxury King Room (Honeymoon Decor)

Balcony Luxury Room

Luxury Bathroom

Waterside Accommodation

Standard Queen Room

Standard Double Room

Deck/Restaurant Area

Standard Rooms

View from Standard rooms

View

Deck/Restaurant

Braai Area

Guest House

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Double room with great views of the lagoon and the Knysna Heads.  These comfortable  rooms have a double bed, tea and coffee facilities, fridge and flat screen TV.  Toiletries are supplied and the guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi.

Double Room

Queen room with great views of the lagoon and the Knysna Heads. These comfortable rooms have a queen bed, tea and coffee facilities, fridge and flat screen TV. Toiletries are supplied and the guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi.  Suitable for 2 adults and a child.

Queen Room

These new, modern rooms can be either a King size bed or two single beds.  These units have  great views of the lagoon and the Knysna Heads from your private balcony.   These rooms are self catering and offer a kitchenette with  small stove, microwave and everything to self cater.  Tea and coffee facilities are provided, fridge and flat screen TV. Toiletries are supplied and the guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi. These rooms are suitable for up to 3 adults or 2 adults and a child.

King / Twin Luxury Room

Spacious, modern room with a queen bed and sleeper couch.  The unit has a  great view of the Knysna Heads and lagoon from your private balcony.  Tea and coffee facilities are provided, fridge and flat screen TV.  Toiletries are supplied and the guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi. These rooms are suitable for a couple or a couple and a child.

Queen Luxury Room

This modern apartment has two double beds, a seating area and is fully self catering.  Enjoy the fantastic views from your private balcony.  This unit offers a kitchenette with  small stove, microwave and everything to self cater.  Tea and coffee facilities are provided, fridge and flat screen TV. Toiletries are supplied and the guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi. These rooms are suitable for up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Family Luxury Room

Queen Luxury unit on the top floor overlooking the stunning Knysna Heads and Lagoon.  This unit has a kitchenette and has everything necessary to self cater.  The spacious balcony has a wooden picnic table where you can enjoy your meals or a sundowner whilst taking in the 180 degree view.

Luxury Queen Room - S/C

Our 1 bedroom unit has a queen bed plus a queen sofa bed.  This unit is fully self catering with a kitchenette, fridge, microwave and small stove.  The spacious balcony has a wooden picnic table where one can enjoy the amazing views of the Knysna Heads and Lagoon.  Watch the birdlife, sea life and the sporting activities almost on your doorstep.

Room 5 - 1 Bedroom Unit

Easy Living:
- Include breakfast & housekeeping
- Option for dinner
- Fully equipped kitchen & option for self catering
- Rimflow pool
- Hot tub jacuzzi
- Indoor & outdoor dining
- Built in bbq
- Cozy fireplaces
- Full DSTV
- WiFi
- Indoor & outdoor lounge areas
- Sun deck with sun loungers
- Privacy, Space, Peace, Views – nature setting on our private conservancy

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1:
Queen bed
En-suite with indoor and outdoor shower
Opening roof to sleep under the stars
Glass sliding doors to private veranda, garden and views

Bedroom 2 & 3:
Queen beds
En-suite with indoor and outdoor shower
Glass sliding doors to veranda and garden
Lagoon and mountain views with the twinkling lights of Knysna below

Swimming Pool

Jacuzzi

outdoor all weather dining and lounge

breakfast

Open plan lounge, dining, kitchen

bedroom with opening roof

Shufflers @ Alkira

There is a good outside space, one lounge deck over the water and another area for dining which leads out of the indoor dining/kitchen area. 

Large outdoor dining table and chairs. There is a canoe for you to explore the waterways of Thesen Island and the Knysna lagoon. The home is not serviced so please request a cleaning service if needed (additional cost).

In-Room facilities

* Wi-Fi available 
* Canoe 
* Gas Hob 
* Washing Machine 
* Tumble Drier 
* Dishwasher 
* Cable Television 
* One bedroom is downstairs and the other two upstairs

Establishment Facilities

* Free Parking on premises 
* Private Entrance 
* Post Cleaning Fee of R750

Self Catering

Avocet Nest on Thesen Island

This lodge offers guests a choice of five luxury en-suite rooms that each feature the following:
- En-suite bathroom with shower and/or bath
- A TV with the DSTV hotel package
- Limited WIFI
 
Crow’s Nest’s facilities include:
- Open-plan lounge and kitchen
- 10 seater dining room table
- A TV in the lounge with the DSTV hotel package
- Fireplace
- Coffee station
- Guest cloakroom
- Patio with  tables and chairs
- The kitchen is fully equipped

Please note that the unit is on the first floor of the building and that the unit is double-storey making it unsuitable for wheelchairs.

42 Crow's Nest

Lagoon View is a self-catering apartment located on the owner's property, situated in Wilderness. Ideal for a family looking for a comfortable breakaway, close to the beach and various attractions within the Garden Route.

This apartment is fully furnished and has its own entrance, comprising 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The main bedroom is equipped with a double bed, and the second room is furnished with a double bunk bed. The bathrooms feature either a shower over bath, or a shower, basin and toilet. The living area is open-plan and the kitchen contains a fridge-freezer, a microwave and other appliances to use.

The lounge has a comfortable sofa and there is a TV for media entertainment. Free Wi-Fi Internet is also provided in the flat, and there is an outdoor braai area for guests to use as well. The property also has a communal swimming pool.

Secure parking is available for 1 vehicle, and Lagoon View is a drive away from the beach, and SanParks hiking and walking trails. The property is also a 5-minute drive from the village's restaurants, and overlooks the Garden Route National Park.

Lagoon View

Summit Song is a lovely 3-bedroom home situated in Thesen Island in Knysna. The house is ideally located across the road from the club house which has a playground, tennis courts and basketball courts, as well as its own mooring for boats. The house is located within walking distance from a private beach.

This tastefully furnished home comprises 3 en-suite bedrooms. The first bedroom contains a king-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The second bedroom contains 2 single beds and an en-suite bathroom with a bath. The third bedroom has a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The third bedroom is located in an upstairs cottage on the property.

The open-plan kitchen is equipped for self-catering with a fridge, oven and stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, and coffee machine, as well as a washing machine and dishwasher for convenience. The kitchen leads to a dining area with an 8-seater dining table and chairs. The lounge has a TV with selected DStv channels and Wi-Fi is provided.

Additional features include a gas fire and indoor braai area.

A view of the house from the road.

Another view of the house with the upstairs viewing deck.

Parking is under cover

An outside seating area.

The kitchen and dining room

The dining area looking back towards the kitchen.

There is an indoor braai area with plentiful seating and sliding folding doors that open onto the outside area.

The indoor braai area.

The lounge

Another view of the lounge with fire place

The upstairs main bedroom with en-suite bathroom with a shower.

The twin bedroom'sen-suite bathroom.

The upstairs twin bedroom.

The twin bedroom's bathroom.

The bedroom in the upstairs apartment.

The upstairs apartment bedroom.

The upstairs apartment bedroom has sliding folding doors.

The upstairs apartment's bathroom

The upstairs apartment's bathroom.

Summit Song

Knysna

The lovely and Tapas and Oysters restaurant is a treat for any visitor exploring the beautiful coastal area of Knysna in the Garden Route. With meals inspired by Mediterranean, Spanish and South African flavours, Tapas and Oysters never fails to deliver quality dishes that taste as great as they look. This vibrant and lovely restaurant is located beautifully on Thesen Island, displaying those world-famous views over the Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Heads, where guests can be enchanted by the fragrant natural displays as they indulge.

The ambiance at Tapas and Oysters is chilled and laid back, there are big screen TV's mounted on the walls for sport watching. Look forward to a great assortment on seafood on the food menu and also some amazing tapas, while sushi is also a popular choise. The oysters are kept in tanks on the premises to ensure ultimate freshness. With a few affordable weekly specials and happy hour on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm, it is easy to see why Tapas and Oysters is a great restaurant for all.

Tapas and Oysters

Western Cape

Beautifully situated for guests to enjoy sunshine and spectacular views over the calm waters and the Thesen Harbour in Knysna, Sirocco restaurant is sophisticated and chic and welcomes guests of any age to enjoy a fantastic dining experience, whether your time spent here is just for a quick lunch date or a special occasion with a group of family and friends.

With an amazing menu of foods to 'immerse your senses' that range from a separate and exciting sushi menu, some fantastic seafood and pizza's to hearty burgers and light meals as well as an impressive selection of Craft Beers that showcase many most popular South African craft beers to date, beer lovers can trust that their drink options will be endless and satisfying, while the wine list has something to appeal to everyone's tastes. There are also an impressive selection of cocktails and wine's for diners to indulge in. The ambiance at Sirocco is relaxed and enchanting, while the staff are friendly and attentive to all guests.

Sirocco

Thesen Island

From its ideal vantage point overlooking the breathtaking Knysna Lagoon and providing an exceptional dining experience to tourists, locals, families and friends, the Dry Dock Food Company is a great restaurant which welcomes old and young to enjoy an amazing time. Most well known for its fresh and delicious seafood menu, the Dry Dock restaurant also serves some stunning salads, a delightful selection of sushi platters and a list of desserts to put a smile on anyone's face.

Relax with a cocktail, ice cold beer or full-bodied wine as the sun sets over Knysna's serene lagoon, the perfect way to end a day spent exploring this stunning area in the Garden Route. The Dry Dock restaurant is stylish and chic, with a laid back ambiance and plenty of natural light floating in from the large open deck area and also from the indoor dinning areas, where large windows display the stunning natural surroundings perfectly. Diners can enjoy a some truly special dishes and house specials which are wonderfully prepared, while kids will appreciate the fun kiddies menu.

The Dry Dock Food. Co

A traditional and charming seafood restaurant that is located in the heart of Knysna, the Anchorage is the perfect seafood lovers restaurant and has become an area favourite, not only among locals but also among returning visitors to the Garden Route. With its warm, hospitable character and staff who are dedicated and interested, guests are able to easily enjoy the experience fully. The Anchorage is the oldest restaurant in Knysna, having been in operation for 20 years and still running under the same ownership. There is ample parking available for diners and the restaurant is wheelchair friendly, so that no one misses out. The Anchorage Menu comprises of some stunning seafood dishes that hero fish such as Line-fish, Knysna Oysters, Shellfish, Mussels and more you can even enjoy seafood platters or seafood in salads.

Apart from the wonderful selection of fragrant seafood meals, the Anchorage also specialises in beef, chicken and vegetarian dishes and serves up a mouthwatering matured beef. Kiddies menu available. Also enjoy the wine list and a selection of beers and ciders to accompany your meal and complete your experience.

The Anchorage Restaurant

Tapas and Oysters

About Tapas and Oysters

Accommodation Near Tapas and Oysters

Phoenix Lodge and Waterside Accommodation

Shufflers @ Alkira

Avocet Nest on Thesen Island

42 Crow's Nest

Lagoon View

Summit Song

Restaurant Information

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