Situated on Kanonkop Hill, just outside of Knysna town central, this small, family run five-star retreat offers spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads.
Run by Mark Conyers, the former South African cricketer, this charming guest house has much to offer sports enthusiasts. It is located close to several golf courses and provides access to a variety of water sports, all of which the hotel staff can help arrange for you. Of course, you can just enjoy exploring the Garden Route and the numerous sights on offer in and around Knysna.
Accommodation
There are just five rooms at Kanonkop, three contained within a private villa, and two suites in the main home. The spacious Paradise Suite occupies the entire third floor and offers fantastic views. The Sunbird room is a smaller double room. This is a family-run guesthouse, with a homely atmosphere, and it shows in the decor; all of the rooms are individually decorated.
Dining
The Conyers family provide a sumptuous breakfast each morning. There are many fantastic restaurants to visit for lunch and dinner in Knysna or further abroad.
Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Well-kept gardens
Activities
Available locally (mostly at an additional cost):
- A wide variety of water sports: Canoeing, sea kayaking, diving, snorkeling
- Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Visit Coney Glen, Leisure Isle or Bollard and Buffalo Bays.
- Noetzie Castles
- Many local golf courses
- Fishing
- A variety of local art galleries and museums
- Horse riding
- Explore the Knysna Forest
- Lagoon cruises to the Knysna heads
- Adrenalin activities: Abseiling, paragliding, rap jumping, quad biking, diving, paintball
- Children’s activities: Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, Elephant park, Monkeyland, Tea Garden
Child Policy
Children under the age of 10 cannot be accommodated at Kanonkop Guesthouse. Older children stay at a discounted rate if sharing a room.
