Guest House The Lazy Lion | Bed & Breakfast in Knysna

| 9.8 (217 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Paradise Bed & Breakfast | Guest House The Lazy Lion

4 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Paradise, Knysna

Guest House The Lazy Lion in Knysna provides adults-only accommodations with pool with a view, a garden, and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The bed and breakfast offers mountain views, a picnic area, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A balcony with outdoor furniture and lake views is offered in all units. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes, and fruit are available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast provides a selection of packed lunches. Guests at Guest House The Lazy Lion will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like cycling and hiking. Simola Golf and Country Estate is 3.7 miles from the accommodation, while Knysna Forest is 4 miles from the property. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 21 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Guest House The Lazy Lion is located in Knysna.

This 4 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Guest Services, Pool, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 217 reviews with the average score of 9.8 . Coming to Knysna and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Bed & Breakfast for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Game room
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Breakfast
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service
  • Express check-in/out
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Room service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
  • Outdoor pool
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
10
Location:
9.87
Staff:
10
Facilities:
10
Comfort:
10
Cleanliness:
10
Camilla
Feb 4, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Hosts were lovely. Focused on organic high quality items for breakfast. Pool was super clean. Close enough to Knysna if you had a car and good secure parking. Rooms were spotless with a great balcony, good coffee and water supplied
Negative: Nothing
Summary: Great guest house with big rooms, very good breakfast and lovely hosts
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
King Room with Lake View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
King Room with Lake View

Food & Drink

Minibar, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathrobe, Free toiletries

General

Key access, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Fireplace, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, Sea view, View, River view, Landmark view, Lake view, Garden view, Mountain view, City view

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Hearing accessible

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior King Room

Food & Drink

Minibar, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathrobe, Free toiletries

General

Key access, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, View, River view, Landmark view, Lake view, Garden view, Mountain view

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Hearing accessible

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Suite with Balcony
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 30 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathrobe, Free toiletries

General

Key access, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, Sea view, View, River view, Landmark view, Lake view, Garden view, Mountain view, City view

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Hearing accessible

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
King Suite with Balcony
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 33 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Chocolate/Cookies, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine/Champagne, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Towels, Conditioner, Body soap, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet, Bathrobe, Free toiletries

General

Key access, Smoke Alarm, Safe, Trash cans, Carpeted, Air conditioning, Heating

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Executive lounge access, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Terrace

Living Area

Fireplace, Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), Flat-screen TV

View

Pool view, Sea view, View, River view, Landmark view, Lake view, Garden view, Mountain view, City view

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Wine glasses

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Hearing accessible

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Feather pillow

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view, Pool towels

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
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