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Blackwaters River Lodge
9.5Rating
ExceptionalRated by Guests
459Reviews
What to expect
Pros
- 🌟Excellent customer service and care from the staff
- 🏞️Tranquil and beautiful natural surroundings
- 🍽️Delicious meals at the on-site restaurant
- 🛏️Comfortable and well-equipped rooms
- 🏊♂️Access to a pool and river for water activities
- 🍷Warm and welcoming atmosphere with personal touches
- 🔥Cosy fireplace and outdoor fire pit for gatherings
- 🚣♂️Canoeing and stand-up paddling included in the stay
- 🌳Beautifully maintained gardens and natural surroundings
- 🎉Ideal venue for special occasions like weddings and birthdays
Cons
- 🕵️♂️Misleading images on the website regarding accommodations
- 🔇Lack of air conditioning in older rooms
- 🍳Limited breakfast options with the same menu daily
- 🚪Security concerns with gates left open and unattended
- 🧼Issues with cleanliness like chipped cups and dirty cutlery
- 📶WiFi reception challenges during load shedding
- 💸High prices for limited services provided
- ❌Inconvenient lack of men to assist with luggage
- 🔌Inconveniences during load shedding like lack of water and coffee
- 🍉Limited fruit selection for breakfast and dinner
What this place has to offer
Things to do and ways to relaxCanoeing, Fishing, Game room, Golf course [on-site], Hiking, Horseback riding, Mini golf course, Pool with view, Spa, Spa/sauna, Tours, Water sports (non-motorized)
Services and conveniencesConcierge, Contactless check-in/out, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Laundry service, Luggage storage
Dining, drinking, and snackingBreakfast [free]
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish
Stop at Blackwaters River Lodge to discover the wonders of Knysna. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Blackwaters River Lodge. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning. Take a break from a long day and make use of canoe, mini golf course, golf course (on site), golf course (within 3 km), outdoor pool. Blackwaters River Lodge is an excellent choice from which to explore Knysna or to simply relax and rejuvenate.
Where you'll be sleeping
30 m²
Classic Suite
2 single beds or 1 double bed
37 m²
Suite
1 king bed
23 m²
Suite
1 queen bed
33 m²
Luxury Suite
2 single beds or 1 super king bed
30 m²
Basic Double Room
30 m²
Standard Family Room
30 m²
Standard Double Room
1 king bed and 2 single beds or 2 single beds or 1 king bed
30 m²
Standard Room
1 double bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 single bed
Deluxe Suite
Single Room
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