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Bamboo, The Guest House

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and seasonal outdoor pool

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool | 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Room | Balcony
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Dining
Electric kettle
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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9 Bolton Street, Hunters Home, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Popular LocationLeisure Isle5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPezula Golf Club6 min drive
  • Popular LocationThesen Island11 min drive

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Quite safe nature
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Honeymoon Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Honeymoon Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Outdoor pool | 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Family Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Knysna

Located in Knysna, Bamboo, The Guest House is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Knysna Golf Club and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Knysna Waterfront and Friday Market. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing.
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What's nearby

  • Leisure Isle - 5 min drive
  • Pezula Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Knysna Waterfront - 8 min drive
  • Knysna Quays - 8 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Washed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Bridge Brewing Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oysters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bamboo, The Guest House

Guesthouse adjacent to a golf course
At Bamboo, The Guest House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • In-room massages and sound-insulated walls
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 9 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: ZAR 50 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Bamboo Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Knysna
Bamboo Knysna
Bamboo The Guest House
Bamboo Guest House Guesthouse Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Knysna
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse
Bamboo, The Guest House Guesthouse Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Bamboo, The Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Bamboo, The Guest House?

As of Jun 9, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bamboo, The Guest House on Jun 10, 2024 start from $54.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bamboo, The Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of ZAR 50 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bamboo, The Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Bamboo, The Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bamboo, The Guest House located?

Situated in Knysna, this golf guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Golf Club. Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail and Knysna Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Tiny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing and in a quiet area. No a/c but was comfortable sleeping at night. Great breakfast and Henry was more than kind. Thai massage on site at great price. Cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Danke an Henry für eine tolle Zeit in seiner wunderschönen Anlage unter tropischen Pflanzen und seine Hilfe in Not
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

amed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite safe nature
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mags, N Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky guesthouse with it’s own distinct personality. Very welcoming & complimentary shuttlebus to & from Knysna centre was a definite bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bamboo
Once again, a lovely stay and stunning venue.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bamboo
It is a stunning venue. Each room hidden in tress. Simlpy lovely, and staff extremely friendly and accomodating.

10/10 Excellent

nir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place in Knysana
The place is very nice, very big and comfortable. nice kitchen and shower. At the lobby you can feel like at home. They arrange a shutlle to a good restaurant at the evening. breakfast very good. The staff and the owner was amazing. It was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Thamandrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind!
After a little bit of a rough start, but with fast and adequate response from the management, we had a great stay among the magical gardens of Bamboo Guest House. The breakfast was very satisfying. The place can be a bit rough, but its the ambiance that makes it special.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing little hideaway in a beautiful garden. Staff very friendly and helpful. The only things is, absolutely the poorest wifi i have ever experienced anywhere in any guesthouse, you can't connect unless you stand by the reception.

8/10 Good

Bernhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very unique place. Staff very friendly. Matrasses a little saggy.

8/10 Good

Rene, oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful forest feel
Lovely stay, wonderful staff, excellent breakfast!

6/10 Okay

sunseekers, uk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff but tired facilities
Lovely staff who couldn't do enough for you. The hotel is in need of a refresh: tired room, poor shower (no bath), pool was small and had patches of fibreglass showing. Lots of Mosquitos attracted by the lovely gardens- but no screens on windows or doors and no ac!

10/10 Excellent

Marco, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully relaxing, and authentically African!
A little piece of paradise!

8/10 Good

Kamal, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bed
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The garden setting is beautiful. Bedding was excellent. Suggested improvement would be to make breakfast a self service buffet for things like cereal, toast, etc. great stay and highly recommended. Many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry, Downers Grove, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TREMENDOUS place!
Our room was fantastic! We even had a wood burning fireplace with wood supplied that we used on both nights. Staff was excellent. The muesli I had for breakfast was the best muesli I have ever had. You should make a point of having dinner at the hotel or at least going down there for drinks if you can too. A TREMENDOUS place!

10/10 Excellent

Phoenixber, Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Family getaway
Anybody looking for a non-stressful getaway with their kids is absolutely correct to pick this place. Bamboo is located just after the centre of Knysna in a quieter part of town. It is very close to the main attractions of Knysna and not far from all the other known activities of this part of the Garden Route. When we arrived at Bamboo we were taken to our room which consisted of a large main bed room and a small side room that housed a bunk and a single bed. There is a small fridge in the room and you have tea, coffee (not instant but proper ground coffee with a plunger) in your room. Bamboo works on a B&B basis so you have breakfast in a common area every morning. Service was very good and we did not have to wait long for our food. In the evening the lodge serves dinner's on an add-hock basis. The prices are very reasonable and the meals where excellent. When decided to have dinner at the lodge we ended up playing games (provided by the lodge) in the common area with our kids while having a drink. The fireplaces made it very comfy again and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our kids loved the lodge grounds and could not get enough of playing hide and seek in the Bamboo garden. Additionally there is lots of little art pieces placed around the pathways of the lodge and they enjoyed exploring and finding these. In regards to the staff made us feel very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful - even making a special salad for us one evening. The layout and decor is extremely funky and cool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zimmer mitten im Bambus-Wald
Die Leute ware super nett und standen mit Empfehlungen zur Seite (Restaurants und Märkte). Das Zimmer war riesig und sehr komfortabel eingerichtet.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and exotic family-owned business
The room was roomy and lovely, and a private terrasse provided us with a beautifyl spot for our morning coffee. The layout of the guesthouse is charming and enhanced our feeling of vacation. The family-feel at the guesthouse is wonderful, and made us feel very welcome. They took care of reserving activities for us without issues. The only downsides: no wifi apart from the main room, and the pool wasn't really in a usable state for the duration of our stay. All in all, good value for the money, and we would go again!

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort