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Knysna Hollow: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
5 Welbedacht Lane, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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Knysna Hollow
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Noosa, Australia
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“Good hotel in Knysna”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012 via mobile

This hotel is located in a quiet area just out of town, a car is an essential.
Large room near a pool. No airconditioning but was not required. Service all round was very good. Lack of any English TV channels is a minor negative.
Do yourself a favour and eat at least one dinner in the restaurant. Food is well prepared and priced very reasonably.
I recommend the Krynsna Hollow, especially for families.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Clive B, General Manager at Knysna Hollow, responded to this review
December 31, 2012
Thank you very much for your feedback on your recent stay with us at Knysna Hollow and we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. May we wish you a prosperous 2013 and we hope to welcome you back soon. With kind regards from Clive and all at Knysna Hollow.
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“Extremely Peaceful and Relaxing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2012

I will definitely return, staff are very friendly and helpful, accommodation is clean and neat! Love the large double shower we had in our room! The poolside service makes you feel like royalty, the location is just outside of the centre of knysna, tucked away between some hills, protecting you from the crazy busy knysna during the holiday season! A true escape! Will be the only place I stay when traveling past knysna from now on!

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Clive B, General Manager at Knysna Hollow, responded to this review
December 27, 2012
Thank you very much for your positive review on your recent stay at Knysna Hollow - we are all thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and hope to be able to welcome you back at some stage in the near future. With Festive Season regards from Clive & the Knysna Hollow Team.
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“lodging good, food average”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012 via mobile

the room was fine, as was the pool - however we did not receive any pool towels. we had dinner at the hotel restaurant and the food was below average, though the lady serving us charming... but didn't make up for the culinary disappointment. all in all ok if you don't eat there.

Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
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Clive B, General Manager at Knysna Hollow, responded to this review
December 27, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your recent stay at Knysna Hollow and we are disappointed to hear that you did not find the food up to standard in our restaurant - hopefully we may be able to make it up to you should you return at some stage in the future. Thank you once again and all the very best for the Festive Season from Clive & the Knysna Hollow Team.
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“Quiet location, great amenities”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

We stayed in the garden chalet for two nights while we enjoyed the local area on a month long South Africa holiday. Conveniently located if you have your own car (which we did), Knysna Hollow was great for our needs.

The room was spacious and the bathroom huge and nicely appointed; although the rooms only had a fan and not airconditioning this was fine for the cooler December nights.

There were two pools we could make use of and both were very quiet and cool.

We only ate breakfast and it was the only minor disappointment - the staff seemed to have difficulty in cooking the hot food properly. The bacon and the sausages were both partially undercooked and very unappertising.

Staff were happy to help book us in with activities and we received a 10% discount at the Elephant Park.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Clive B, General Manager at Knysna Hollow, responded to this review
December 24, 2012
Thank you very much for giving us your feedback on your recent stay with us at Knysna Hollow. We are all very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and sincere apologies for the problem you experienced with the breakfast. We hope to be able to welcome you back to Knysna Hollow at some time in the future. Kind regards from Clive & the Knysna Hollow Team.
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Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa
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“Kynsna Hollow”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012

Wonderful hospitality, best food ever - great stop over when traveling between Cape Town and PE . Previously had a family re-union at Knysna Hollow - 90 of us - Knysna Hollow was a perfect venue.
Lynda

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Knysna Hollow Hotel Knysna
Hollow Hotel Knysna
Knysna Hollow Hotel
Address: 5 Welbedacht Lane, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Knysna
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#2 Business Hotels in Knysna
#14 Romantic Hotels in Knysna
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located just outside the picturesque town of Knysna, Knysna Hollow Country Estate offers comfortable accommodation and friendly service in lush and tranquil surrounds. Three swimming pools, a first-class restaurant offering contemporary Cape cuisine with an extensive wine list and a relaxed environment all combine for a memorable holiday for the whole family. ... more   less 
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