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Welcome to the owner-run The St. James of Knysna – a five-star country house on the banks of the idyllic Knysna Lagoon. With its awe-inspiring views across the Lagoon to the Knysna Heads, luxury suites, guest lounge and bar, where you can enjoy selection of local wines and gins. Our tasty bar menu can be enjoyed as room service, in the dining room or garden. gift boutique, two swimming pools, with lots of spots to sit and enjoy the views. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the casual Knysna lifestyle.
As guests of the St. James, you’ll be treated to a complimentary, 90-minute cruise on our pontoon barge, ‘The Boat,’ which departs from our private jetty to explore the upper reaches of the Lagoon. A romantic, relaxing introduction to the Knysna River estuary in the central region of South Africa’s largest unfenced wildlife preserve: the Garden Route National Park.
Only 2.5 km from the centre of town and 2.8 km from The Waterfront Knysna, with its great selection of restaurants and shops. The St. James is also just a few minutes’ drive from Knysna’s three championship golf courses.
The air-conditioned 42m² suite on the first floor of the Manor House has its own lounge and balcony overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Features: king-size bed; en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe; direct-dial telephone.
An air-conditioned garden-facing Standard Double Room in the Manor House with a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
This air-conditioned garden facing Deluxe Suite in the Manor House offers two Double beds, an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
An air-conditioned Deluxe garden-facing Suite with a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
This air-conditioned garden facing Junior Suite in the Courtyard has 2 double beds, an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
The air-conditioned Deluxe Suite on the ground floor of the Courtyard has a King size bed, a separate seating area, an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
The airconditioned Deluxe lake-facing Suite on the ground floor in the Courtyard has a King size bed, separate lounge, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
The airconditioned Courtyard-facing Junior Suite has two double beds, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe; direct-dial telephone. The seating area opens up on the pool.
An air-conditioned standard Double Room with its own private garden area with outside loungers and seating area. It has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; inside seating area with smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone.
This air-conditioned spacious Superior Suite in the Courtyard has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; a separate lounge area with smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone. The balcony has lagoon views.
The air-conditioned Superior Suite on the first floor of the Courtyard has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; a separate lounge area with smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone. The room has expansive views of the Knysna lagoon.
The airconditioned Superior Suite on the first floor of the Courtyard has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; a separate lounge area with smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone. The room has expansive views of the Knysna lagoon.
The air-conditioned Superior Suite on the first floor of the Courtyard has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; a separate lounge area with smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone. The room has fantastic views of the Knysna lagoon.
The air-conditioned Superior Suite on the ground floor of the Courtyard has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; a separate lounge area with smart TV with Netflix; a mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe and direct-dial telephone. The room has fantastic views of the Knysna lagoon.
This air-conditioned suite on the first floor of the Manor House has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe; direct-dial telephone. It has magnificent views over the Knysna lagoon.
This air-conditioned suite on the first floor of the Manor House has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe; direct-dial telephone. It has magnificent views over the Knysna lagoon.
This air-conditioned suite on the ground floor of our Manor House has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe; direct-dial telephone. It has an outside seating area on the deck and offers magnificent views over the Knysna lagoon.
This air-conditioned suite on the ground floor of our Manor House has a King size bed, en suite bathroom with bath, shower, and bathrobes; smart TV with Netflix; mini-bar with tea and coffee station; electronic safe; direct-dial telephone. It has an outside seating area on the deck and offers magnificent views over the Knysna lagoon.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Fishing, Gourmet Picnic
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Beach, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Boules, Bowls, Canoeing, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Deep Sea Fishing, Elephant-back Safaris, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Horse Riding, Horse-back Safaris, Kayaking / Paddling, Kite Surfing, Marine Adventures, Marine Tidal Pool, Massages, Mountain Biking, Museums, Para Sailing, Paragliding, Quad Biking, River Cruises, Safaris, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sky Diving, Snorkeling, Squash Court, Surfing, Tree-top Canopy Tours, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Water Skiing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Tours, Windsurfing, Wine Tasting
Boat trip exploring the upper lagoon
Enjoy a complimentary 90 min cruise on "The Boat" at the St James. Skipper Alex Mvandaba will take guests upriver to the Belvidere and the White bridge section of the lagoon. This section is only really accessible by private boat as most of the other cruises are to the Heads and back. This area is steeped in history – in fact the early ships used to moor in front of the Belvidere area, rather than the current harbor area.
The Knysna Estuary is biologically the richest estuary in the Cape, and one of the largest. “A remarkable diversity of species is recorded here, the highest of any South African estuary. It is of course also home to the unique Knysna Seahorse, Hippocampus capensis.”
