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Inn · ★★★★
# Blackwaters River Lodge

Buffel's Bay, Knysna, South Africa

9.2 ·  Excellent 36 reviews ·  #15 #15 of 49 in Knysna ·  1.0 Location score
## About Blackwaters River Lodge

Blackwaters River Lodge is an inn in Buffel's Bay, Knysna, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 36 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 10 km from the centre of Knysna. The nearest airport, George Airport (GRJ), is 52 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 20

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1970

- **Last renovated:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

N2 Highway,Opposite Buffles Bay turn off, Goukamma Valley, Knysna, 6570, South Africa

## How Blackwaters River Lodge scores

Better rated than 74% of hotels in Knysna

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **1.0**
-   Facilities **7.5**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **4.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**

Knysna average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaBarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **1.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">George Airport (GRJ)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">52 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">116 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Knysna</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Blackwaters River Lodge: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The lodge offers taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities for your ease in navigating around Knysna. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at lodge. The lodge offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. The lodge also features a fireplace, providing a cozy ambience during cool evenings. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by lodge ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire lodge. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by lodge. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at lodge come furnished with blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at Blackwaters River Lodge have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, lodge offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Blackwaters River Lodge. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the lodge, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at lodge ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Blackwaters River Lodge. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at lodge. Unwind effortlessly each day by exploring the spa, conveniently situated within the lodge. Unwind by the pool at lodge and cherish a leisurely moment. Enjoy a refreshing beverage al fresco at lodge's poolside bar savoring your preferred concoction.

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## Questions about Blackwaters River Lodge

### How do guests rate Blackwaters River Lodge?

Blackwaters River Lodge has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 36 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Knysna.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Blackwaters River Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Blackwaters River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, Blackwaters River Lodge has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Blackwaters River Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Blackwaters River Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, George Airport (GRJ), is 52 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Blackwaters River Lodge have?

Blackwaters River Lodge has 20 rooms on 2 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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