Protea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quays Exterior photoProtea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quays Exterior photoProtea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quays Exterior photo
Book and save
up to 10%
compared to Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From86US$ /night
Check-in
10Jun2026Select date
Check-out
11Jun2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

Waterfront Drive, Knysna, South Africa, 6571
Great
8.1
8.6
/10
4.4
4.2
/5

4-star waterfront hotel on the Knysna Lagoon with a heated outdoor pool and wellness therapist

Amenities

The hotel offers a heated outdoor swimming pool set on an expansive sundeck with a cocktail bar adjacent to the terrace. Guests have access to a wellness therapist on site for back, neck, and full-body massages. A daily hot and cold breakfast buffet is served, and the hotel provides a business center, meeting/banquet facilities, and a shared lounge/TV area.

Rooms

All rooms are decorated in warm tones and have large windows with lagoon, historic railway station, or waterfront shopping complex views. Each room includes a private bathroom with deluxe bath products, free WiFi, and satellite TV. Some rooms feature a lagoon view or garden view, and accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilets are available.

Dining

The hotel has a breakfast restaurant that serves a hot and cold buffet each morning. For lunch and dinner, Drydock Food Company Restaurant at Knysna Quays Waterfront offers fresh seafood and fusion cuisine with lagoon views. 34 Degrees South serves fish, sushi, and freshly harvested oysters, while JJs Restaurant specializes in game and South African cuisine.

Wellness

The hotel's on-site wellness therapist provides a range of massages, including back, neck, and full-body treatments, along with aromatherapies. Guests can book spa/wellness packages directly at the hotel. The heated outdoor pool is open all year and includes a shallow end for safe relaxation.

Location

The hotel is situated directly on the Knysna Quays waterfront, facing the Knysna Lagoon and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Thesen Island is 1 km away, and the Garden Route National Park, Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and Knysna Golf Club are nearby. The property offers shuttle services to the airport and surrounding attractions, and secure street parking is available for a fee.

Highlights

Pool: Heated outdoor swimming pool with poolside cocktail bar

Dining: Four unique restaurants including Drydock Food Company and JJs Restaurant

Wellness: On-site wellness therapist offering massages and aromatherapies

Location: On Knysna Quays waterfront, walking distance to shops and restaurants

Rooms: Lagoon-view and accessible rooms available

Business: Meeting/banquet facilities and business center

View all

Select your room type

Protea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quays offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Guest room 2 Double Lagoon view
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Guest Room 1 King
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Guest room 2 Double Garden view
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Heating
Guest room 2 Twin or Single Beds
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Click button to see more rooms
Show all rooms
Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Great
8.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
Show more

Protea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quays Location

Waterfront Drive, Knysna, South Africa, 6571
Map view
Waterfront Drive, Knysna, South Africa, 6571
Nearby
Mall
Knysna Waterfront
200 ft
Gallery
Knysna Fine Art
1900 ft
Rememberance Drive
Featherbed Co
900 ft
Woolworths
1700 ft
Mall
WoodMill Lane Shopping Centre
1900 ft
Knysna Central
Thesen House
1700 ft
Restaurants
34 South
600 ft
Waterfront
Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch
300 ft
Waterfront Dr Shop 29A
Asami's House
300 ft
Waterfront Drive Knysna Central
Ocean Basket Knysna Quays
500 ft
Shop21 The Waterfront
Knysna Waffle Factory and Exotic Milkshakes
400 ft
No 1 Gray Street
Wu's Chinese Restaurant and Sushi Express
800 ft
Knsyna Quays
O Pescador Restaurant
1500 ft
Waterfront Drive
Chatters Bistro
700 ft
9a Grey Street Entrance from Gordon St
Anchorage Restaurant
900 ft
11 Gray Street
Getting around
City Centre
Knysna8 min  ·  2000 ft
Airports
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)51 min  ·  21.0 mi
George (GRJ)107 min  ·  44.0 mi
Interested in seeing the Exclusive Early Booking Rate?
Unlock exclusive rates now!
Check Rates
Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at ZAR 30 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 225 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2016
Number of rooms:
122
Former name
protea knysna quays

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Protea Hotel By Marriott Knysna Quays from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 619 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
84%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
7.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 1100 reviews
4/5
based on 1195 reviews
8.1/10
No reviews yet on our siteUnfortunately, our guests have not yet left any reviews for this hotel, but you can read reviews from Booking.com.
Open reviews

Next best alternative

Consider them for your next trip.
Check-in
10Jun2026Select date
Check-out
11Jun2026Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room