Candlewood Lodge

Friendly attentive hosts, greated us with a welcome drink of our choice on arrival. Fabulous breakfast. Super view from our upstairs room. Evening meals available with good wine choices. Nice touches, as fruit, port & bottled water in the room. As well as the usual tea & coffee etc.

A very warm welcome, very nice room, incredible breakfast and at last a walk through the beautiful garden.

We had wonderful 11 nights stay. We were met by lovely Faith who ensured that everything was perfect for us. The location is elevated with a beautiful view over the lagoon. It’s a lovely 40 minute walk along the edge of the lagoon to the Quays and Thesen island. Ubers are cheap for the journey back. Urs and Matthias are very special people and amazing hosts and have a great team, specially Zen for the amazing breakfast.

Amazing place, wonderful staff, great rooms, sheer luxury, all the facilities you need, pool deck, great views. Breakfast good, highly recommended. Stopped over after a visit to George from Port Elizabeth, we love Knysna stayed on the waterfront before, but coming back here next time

This is a gem of a place. If you visit Knysna, this is where to stay. Candlewood Lodge is perched on a hillside with magnificent views of the Knysna Heads, the Lagoon, and the dazzling sunsets. Surrounded by leafy terraces and a well-tended, beautiful garden, it lies in a serene, secluded setting just seven minutes drive from the town centre and the Waterfront. Our room was quiet and spacious and filled with light, with balconies on two sides. We were warmly welcomed by Faith, the manageress, who informed us of Knysna's delights. We met Zen who cooks delicious breakfasts which vary from morning to morning. She also does an excellent dinner on request. We met Urs, the owner whose life story reads like novel – and Maria, Alaine, King and Blessing who are always smiling, attentive and helpful. They are not just a team, they are a happy family eager to include their guests into their family. And they certainly succeeded in doing so with us.

I had a wonderful stay at the Candlewood Lodge. From the moment I arrived, the hospitality was amazing. Breakfast on the patio was beautiful each morning and the staff were friendly and kind. Every touch was very thoughtful, from the room decor to the selection of breakfast items. I would highly recommend choosing the Candlewood if you are visiting Knysna.