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The St. James of Knysna

5.0 of 5
The Point, Eastford, Knysna, 6570 | P.O. Box 1242, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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The St. James of Knysna
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We only stayed one night but we felt very well looked after by the hotel. The food was excellent. It was a lovely sunny day in Knysna and we had lovely views of the water. I would recommend staying there.

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Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

At this hotel we stayed 3 nights and we experienced a wonderful time. The colonial building with many French details gave us a feeling with the former French influences. The room with a view on the lake was very spacious and well kept. The service was excellent. Since we visited Knysna in May, it was quite chilly in the evenings.... More

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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The staff at St James were excellent - we really felt that we got 5 star treatment! The decor in the room was a bit dated, but very comfortable, clean and spacious and the views from the balcony over the lagoon is spectacular.

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Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We were 100% satisfied with the St. James. First, the location is spectacular, with amazing views of the lagoon and heads. The decor is very traditional, but the room (16) was very spacious with a lovely balcony and huge dressing room. We enjoyed both breakfast and dinner in the dining room, and a lovely welcome drink in the lounge. I... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Cold fish & raw potato bake...staff do try but something just not right. With the view, this place could be awesome! Reservation lady lovely! Could use a make-over...outdated. Very expensive for the offering...no extras like a spa. Not for the discerning, modern traveller.

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Purley
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

We had the Lady Anne suite with a large balcony and amazing view over the lagoon. It also had a separate lounge and bedroom with very comfortable sofas.The hotel is small and quiet, very easy to relax here. The only downside is there is no atmosphere in the evening - everyone eats out. As we had driven all day to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

A great hotel in its own private grounds right on the shores of the lagoon. Wonderful welcome from Sandy on Reception, nothing too much trouble. Magnificent gardens with pool, great suites, very roomy and nicely furnished. A little way out of town which is not a problem if you have a car which most people did have. Nice food and... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

Perhaps we were just unlucky. The location is great but being in a five star hotel with only two others having dinner on the first night and the bar and restaurant closed up on a Saturday night in peak season makes me wonder how others have given this hotel a good review. It is tired and is perhaps living on... More

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Sussex England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

This was our third stay at the St James and it was highly satisfactory. The accommodation is excellent and the hotel's position, looking right down the lagoon towards the Heads, would take some beating. It is 3 or 4 km out of Knysna centre (not very enticing, with the possible exception of the waterfront) but close to Belvidere (good hotel... More

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Holmfirth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

We were lucky enough to spend 4 nights here & we certainly didn't have enough time. The hotel is really beautiful, with so much care taken on the grounds & ambience. Ours was the Lady Anne suite & it was lovely with a marvelous view over the lagoon & a large balcony. All the staff were very friendly & helpful.... More

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Address: The Point, Eastford, Knysna, 6570 | P.O. Box 1242, Knysna 6570, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Knysna
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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