St James of Knysna

More About The St James of Knysna

The St James is a popular boutique hotel, perfectly situated in the heart of the Garden Route, on the shores of the world famous Knysna lagoon.  This luxurious country house-style hotel is owner run and offers total exclusivity, privacy, security and dedication to personal service.

All 15 suites have been luxuriously furnished, most with uninterrupted views accross the Knysna Lagoon to the dramatic Knysna Heads.  Each air-conditioned suite has a superb en-suite bathroom, spacious lounge, satellite television, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, safe, bath robes and hairdryer.

The country-style breakfasts, light lunches, teas and snacks are served on the various patios and terraces throughout the estate.  The St James Hotel is a mere 5 minutes drive away from the bustling and trendy town of Knysna. Make your way to the Knysna Waterfront - a foodie's delight, offering some of the best restaurants on the Garden Route, especially if you are looking for the freshest local seafood.  Knysna is one of the Garden Route´s best known travel destinations, and a great base from which to explore the Garden Route. Situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon, it offers a wide variety of attractions and activities.

The hotel boasts magnificent 3-acre gardens with many country walks, large Koi pond, walk-in aviary, 3 swimming pools, croquet, a floodlit tennis court and angling off the private jetty.  A powerboat for water skiing, sightseeing cruises and canoes for those who wish to explore this fascinating eco-system on their own, can be arranged. 

St James of Knysna was selected the winner in the category "luxury lodges" by AA Accommodation Awards Programme for 3 years running, for offering accommodation, facilities and service of the highest standard in South Africa. It also gets consistently high ratings on Tripadvisor and we recommend it without hesitation.

Knysna is about 5 hours by road from Cape Town. The most common way to get to Knysna is with your own rental car (self-drive), and we will happy to put together a complete self-drive itinerary for you, with rental car. Alternatively, for a larger group (4 or more) it may be an option to look at an escorted tour. We can easily arrange a vehicle and guide for your group, and design a custom itinerary for your trip.