Waterside House Thesen Island  Verified Listing

Kanonkop House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience. Consistently voted in the Top 25 Hotels in Africa (Trip Advisor) guests from all over the world are hosted in a refined family home while enjoying the service and excellence of five star boutique accommodation. Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon with breath-taking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. The tranquil setting just outside of the main town centre allows guest the relaxed enjoyment of the natural beauty that the Garden Route is famous for while the restaurants, activities and shops of the town of Knysna are just a 5 minute drive away. In-house activities including discounted golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, beach, and all watersports are available and Kanonkop House is ideally situated to take advantage of all Garden Route Tourist attractions. The hosts are always on-hand to make recommendations and arrange bookings for guests. The property only has 7 suites and is not open to the public so that guests can enjoy true privacy.
For families and small groups the Kanonkop Team hosts guests at a selection of exclusive-use Villas situated throughout Knysna from the beach and waterways of the lagoon to the beautiful local golf courses. Packages at the Villas can be tailored from those preferring self catering to those who require full hosting services.

Hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, natural, organic, ecofriendly bath and skin products, candles, tea/ coffee, satellite tv, cd player with a selection of music, docking station (some rooms) a safe and reading materials.

Knysna is voted the best destination to visit in South Africa following Cape Town. An eco-wonderland with endless natural beauty, wildlife experiences, adrenaline activities for young and old and shopping and eating for sophisticates.

Rates include breakfast, all drinks (including from the fully stocked bar), wifi and off street parking. Kanonkop House offers guest discounted golf rates at most of the local golf courses . Tee off times as well as caddies and carts are arranged for guests. Your hosts will make recommendations and reservations for all restaurants and activities. Laundry services available.

Knysna is right on the centre of the famous Garden Route with easy daytrips to Oudtshoorn, the Cango caves, ostriches, beaches, rivers and mountains.