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  • 5/5 Emile De B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff, very helpful and super friendly!!! Lovely stay in Knysna. Thank you to all
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  • 4/5 Garth H. 7 months ago on Google • 198 reviews
    The staff were incredible. No matter who I interacted with, whether management or general staff, they were fabulous. The rooms were clean and well presented. It was impressive value for money.

  • 5/5 Cliff E. 2 months ago on Google • 127 reviews New
    Having a fabulous stay at On the Estuary. Being treated like a king by the wonderful staff. Room is spacious as is the bathroom. Everything is spotlessly clean. Excellent breakfast in the sparkling dining room. Lots of free parking. Two lovely small swimming pools with braai facilities on site. It is fairly close to the highway but I have found that to be no problem whatsoever. There are emergency lights in the room to help with those infernal loadshedding issues. Also steps away is an excellent restaurant called Muse and a superb Thai massage studio. Would I stay at this 4 star bnb again ? In a heartbeat !

  • 5/5 Romany P. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Beautiful people, beautiful location, wonderful place to stay. Warmth of the team made our visit so special we extended our stay. Very clean room and very comfortable - we all had the best night’s sleep. Thank You Tracy, Dec, Ilza, Hope & the Gentlewoman in the kitchen who knew all about the edible flowers they decorate the breakfast dishes with. (Apologies team for any name mis-spelling!). Highly recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 Rendani N. 1 year ago on Google
    My family and I enjoyed our stay here. Their service is great, hospitality is a 10/10.

  • 5/5 Stefan B. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was beyond expectations,rooms are beautiful and management absolutely...Wow....where do you still get hospitality like this...will I come back?Not negotiable...yes and recommend as far as we go... from Stefan and Gail.

  • 5/5 Gary F. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love On the Estuary in Knysna! Owner, Anita, is the ultimate host, always going the extra mile to make sure all her guests are comfortable and looked after. Her staff are very friendly, caring and willing too. Beds are comfortable, rooms well appointed with all you need, and the location is perfect being literally on the estuary, with views towards the Heads. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back.

  • 1/5 Jenna S. 11 months ago on Google
    Did not even stay… we arrived and checked in, only to realise the room smelled musty and closed up, a door that could not be opened for me to air the room as the keys were no where to be found, overall appearance was shocking with a broken glass window by the pool, and broken/unusable boardwalk down by the water, the location is not desirable which unfortunately if you have never been to Knysna you would not know this (like us). They are directly next to the N2 with trucks and vehicles rushing past (yes - so cleverly pictured over the little bit of water between On The Estuary and the main freeway.) Asking for the family room, they put us next to the bar, which only now after further reading other peoples reviews who had a similar experience, reading that the bar had closed at 23:00 with a rowdy bunch. After finding that out we were so thankful that we decided not to stay as we have a 5 year old! Sure we were offered an “upgrade” although I’m not sure what the upgrade would have been since we booked the “Luxury Deluxe” room hence we did not even want to view the other option which was walking distance from the previous room. We were so upset with the smell of the closed up tiny room, gecko mess, location, etc etc and just LEFT after being told we would get 1 of the 2 nights stay money back since we were so utterly disappointed - fair enough for everyone. However, they are going back on their word… Currently in the situation, so no resolution as yet. PS the invoice left for me neatly on the bed did not reflect the price I paid, as it belonged to the previous guests. So obviously the room was not prepared for us since the invoice was still waiting to be collected from the previous people, which led to much confusion. I definitely would not recommend On The Estuary. **I am unable to reply to their response so I will respond here to voice the truth below** •The keys for the back door to air the musty room were 100% no where to be found in the time that we were there- the receptionist patted her pockets and said I’m sorry I can’t find them but will look for them. •You certainly did not “keep coming” to me as we weren’t there long before we made our decision. •I can read, yes there is a cancellation policy, but then you should not have said you would reimburse the second night and get management to decide on the first night payment. •I now believe that this was told to us to get us off the property without too much of a scene since you were checking in the next group of guests by then and needed us out of the office.

  • 5/5 johan s. 11 months ago on Google
    Exceptional staff that gives personal service to each client. Helpfull in everything and goes the extra mile to assist with organizing trips and events around the garden route. Would recommend a stay

  • 5/5 robert A. 9 months ago on Google
    A lovely and laid back hotel with fantastic staff, kind and so friendly. My room is all I could hope for. Only comment is that I wish I could stay longer. Awesome location and well laid out.

  • 5/5 Emi R. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a wonderful, relaxing stay with our two teenage kids. Fantastic hospitality, beautiful rooms with so much care for detail. I learned some about art deco! We enjoyed our walk from On The Estuary by the lagoon to the waterfront harbor and walked back. We had a relaxing Happy Hour at the bar and a delicious dinner and breakfast! Thanks for accommodating us and also helping us make activity reservations! There is so much to see and do! We can’t wait to be back in Knysna!

  • 5/5 Ebrahim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent customer service and a beautiful venue... Loved it.

  • 5/5 Liesl l. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Knysna on a business trip with seven other colleagues. After a tiring 7,5 hours of travelling, the kitchen stayed open for us. The hospitality of those who assisted us at the tables was second to none. They were friendly and just amazing to speak to. Our accommodation was beautifully situated in what can only be described as an Eden. Quick to solve a problem: when the person who made our booking got the dates wrong, the hostess came up with a plan in a flash. Within just a few minutes, the accommodation was sorted out. Thank you! Baie dankie. They made us feel like family, and this was our first visit to them.

  • 4/5 Shane D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for overnight staff great

  • 5/5 Reinhardt S. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant service. Definitely returning!

  • 5/5 tasleem h. 3 years ago on Google
    Spellbounding with a breathtaking view of the knysna estuary.. Magnificent staff and great efficiency. A must for those wanting a relaxing holiday , i would suggest a book in at the Estuary.. Definetly would not mind a second vacation at this location..

  • 5/5 Heinz M. 3 years ago on Google
    My visit at On The Estuary invites me to stay longer as I met the Agent Alta Duffield dealing with long term rentals in a holiday atmosphere. For more information on the availability of your needs phone Alta Duffield at Southern Cape Properties Knysna.

  • 5/5 Martin R. 1 year ago on Google
    We booked out the entire place for a corporate function for the second time. They go out of there way to help. Amazing staff. Jade,as head chef is phenomenal and again always going the extra mile. Love the place and people

  • 5/5 Shawne B. 2 years ago on Google
    Our second stay. Just as comfy and clean! Great views and just a really great place to stay!

  • 5/5 Carien S. 2 years ago on Google
    What an incredible stay! Booked for a group of 20 and it was spectacular. Staff are so accommodating and helpful. The food is amazing and location ideal. We had such a wonderful time.

  • 5/5 Vuyisa M. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    From when l checked in l was so nicely welcomed, keys to mudroom were ready and l was made very comfortable. I slept so well, oh and their dining hall is so....mhhhh....immaculate, clean and delicious food. Staff is very and extremely friendly, l will be making makingba turn soon and spend couple of days tho time around.


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