Lagoon Lodge vs Waterfront Lodge
Both are in Knysna, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseKnysna Heights
Lagoon Lodge
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 6 of 14
GuesthouseBelvidere
Waterfront Lodge
- Guest rating
- 9.8 Exceptional
- Location score
- 1.9
- Score by category
- 4 of 14
The short answer
Pick Lagoon Lodge
It comes out ahead on 6 of 14 compared facts. 1.2 km apart.
Choose Lagoon Lodge if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 3.2 km)
Why is Lagoon Lodge better than Waterfront Lodge?
- 1910 m closer to the city centre−910 m
- 2More guest reviews (83 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00)−2h
Why is Waterfront Lodge better than Lagoon Lodge?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.2)+0.6
- 2Has a swimming pool
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lagoon Lodge vs Waterfront Lodge: which hotel is better? | Lagoon Lodge | Waterfront Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.8 +0.6 |
| Location | 2.2 +0.3 | 1.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 2.3 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 | 9.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.8 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 83 +67 | 16 |
| Rank in Knysna | top 27% | top 14% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.2 +0.3 | 1.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km −910 m | 3.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | – |
| To the airport | 60 km | 59 km −1.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.5 km −1.1 km | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | – |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +11 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.2 km apart
Lagoon Lodge: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Knysna: 1.6 km, George Airport (GRJ): 60 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
Waterfront Lodge: city centre: 3.2 km, George Airport (GRJ): 59 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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Lagoon Lodge or Waterfront Lodge: common questions
Which is better, Lagoon Lodge or Waterfront Lodge?
Lagoon Lodge leads in 6 of 14 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Waterfront Lodge is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Knysna.
Which is cheaper, Lagoon Lodge or Waterfront Lodge?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lagoon Lodge is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Waterfront Lodge.
How far apart are Lagoon Lodge and Waterfront Lodge?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score