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Bollard Bay

59 Reviews

#19 of 48 things to do in Knysna

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Beaches

12 Leisure Gardens, Knysna 6571, South Africa

Review Highlights

“A quiet safe beach ”

This is a lovely beach if you are looking for somewhere to swim that’s not too wavy. The water is... read more

Reviewed March 13, 2018

T10Tom

Leicester, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Greta place to enjoy the lagoon and work on the tan.”

Spent two days relaxing here. The beach is clean, the water is fantastic and the views are amazing... read more

Reviewed January 21, 2018

Fernando P

Johannesburg, South Africa

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4.5 59 reviews

Excellent57%
Very good37%
Average6%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Travelers talk about

“leisure isle”(7 reviews)

“pool deck”(2 reviews)

“knysna heads”(6 reviews)

About

Bollard Bay is a model family beach with safe swimming in shallow waters.

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12 Leisure Gardens, Knysna 6571, South Africa

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+27 44 382 5510

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T10Tom

Leicester, United Kingdom

10023

Reviewed March 13, 2018 via mobile

A quiet safe beach

This is a lovely beach if you are looking for somewhere to swim that’s not too wavy. The water is shallow for quite a way out so ideal for families with small children. When we visited the beach it was also surprisingly quiet with only...More

1 Thank T10Tom

Fernando P

Johannesburg, South Africa

1054

Reviewed January 21, 2018

Greta place to enjoy the lagoon and work on the tan.

Spent two days relaxing here. The beach is clean, the water is fantastic and the views are amazing. Take time off to slow and and enjoy the sunshine with some water activities.

Thank Fernando P

amazonflash

Southampton, United Kingdom

135121

Reviewed October 27, 2017

A long beach on Leisure Island, good for a stroll or a stop.

This is a quiet beach along the edge of Leisure Island on the Knysna lagoon. A peaceful beach in a residential area. Enjoy

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Hilka

Cape Town

5125

Reviewed October 22, 2017

Excellent guesthouse

We stayed one night at Bollard Bay guesthouse on Leisure Isle, en-route from Stormsriver to Cape Town. We were a group of four women travelling together and had requested adjoining rooms made up with single beds. Despite sending an email reminder of our requirement (which...More

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gilliano303

Reviewed May 17, 2017

Great stay on the tranquil waters edge in Knysna

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Bollard Bay, Sarah and her staff are very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a delicious hot English breakfast freshly prepared for us to enjoy in the dining room of this wonderful home away from home. The setting is amazing...More

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trevor312564

Bloemfontein, South Africa

34692

Reviewed April 18, 2017

Great Views and family time

Loved everything about this beach and so easily accesable.Great for a young kids to swim in and also for older folk.For the Young at heart - Great to be able to walk in lagoon for hours and just wade around

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grahamee

Welwyn, United Kingdom

511592

Reviewed April 3, 2017

Pretty beach with stunning views of the Heads

This is the best beach on Leisure Isle, with about 600 yds of uncrowded (weekdays!) white sand and a stunning view of the Heads. No facilities, but easy parking, dunes (small!) and some shelter if it is windy.

1 Thank grahamee

Flitz8

Johannesburg, South Africa

999146

Reviewed January 10, 2017

Great for a swim

Bay is very calm and suitable for all to swim in with view of heads in the distance ,this is at leisure island

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Chantel E

Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

22957

Reviewed December 23, 2016

great for the family

lovely location. slightly small, so get there early to get your spot. water is cold, but kids dont mind that at all.

Thank Chantel E

Stanley466

Cape Town Central, South Africa

355121

Reviewed August 8, 2016

Also great for swimming and a long walk

Situated on Leisure Island and not far from the heads, Bollard Beach is an ideal swimming beach. White sand covered when high tide, there is a grass embankment and our children loved the swim here. There's water buoys showing boats can't come too close, and...More