Keedols Inn & Backpackers

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Scored 7.5
Rated good

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Keedols Inn & Backpackers in Knysna offers recently renovated guest house accommodations with family rooms and ground-floor units. Each room features a private bathroom, work desk, and garden views. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy free WiFi, and utilize the outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is available in-room, complemented by streaming services and a work desk. The property also provides room service and a paid shuttle service. Prime Location: Located 19 mi from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Knysna Heads (4.3 mi) and Knysna Forest (5 mi). Water sports are available in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
8 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Abdulah
Canada Canada
“Very clean and central place. The hostess was very kind as well. She took me on a hike to see the beautiful city from the top of a national park.”
Abdulah
Canada Canada
“Staying with keedols Was one of my best experiences on booking by far. She is a very dedicated host and wants to make sure that you feel comfortable during your stay. she actually took me on a drive to a nice island in nature and we also went to...”
Nina
United States United States
“Rented a private room with bath. Very nice and peaceful hostel with a charming patio area. Could not ask for a better location within walking distance to everything. Clean room, clean linens, comfy bed and nice shower. The staff were very kind...”
Moalim
South Africa South Africa
“The fact that you don't have to worry about loadshedding, as the hotel has a solar-powered system in place, hot shower 24/7 loadshedding or not, lights never goes out, your laptop and gadgets always gets charged, that's priceless, under the...”
Iulia
United States United States
“keedols is a wonderful host who went out of her way to accommodate us on our stay, and her inn is such a short distance from great cafes, the downtown, art galleries and the waterfront.”
Yvonne
Australia Australia
“this is truly a little gem during our garden route trip. Great location, beautiful garden and friendly host who can give you great recommendations to restaurant and tourist attractions around the area. What I love the most about the double room...”
Johannes
South Africa South Africa
“I enjoy the friendliest backpacking ever. It's close to everything you need. Safe and very piece full and fun loving”
Philip
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly staff and social atmosphere with many foreign guests coming and going for short-term stays. Nice garden and seating area for breakfasts and braais. Secure parking behind security gate and super helpful owners and staff. Excellent Internet...”
Coleman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central Knysna, very good value for money and Keedols is welcoming to her property, when staying in town this is a good place to stay.”
Lyndon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable stay with a nice and friendly host. The dorm rooms were nice with toilets and showers next to them and clean linen. Good strong WiFi connection and the location is close to town centre and the knysna Lagoon.”

Managed by Keedols

Company review score: 8.7Based on 169 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are well-traveled, experienced and love the hospitality industry. We are avid animal lovers & strive to make our guests stay comfortable, enjoyable yet affordable. Keedols is fun-loving, friendly and cooks up a mean curry with homemade rotis..try her bunny chows. So, come and experience something a little different... after all, who wakes up expecting a yummy lunch or dinner consisting of a beef, mutton or chicken bunny chow, Durban style in the heart of Knysna!

Property info

No loadshedding at Keedols Inn & Backpackers (formerly known as Jembjo’s Knysna Lodge) is a cute and cosy personal lodge that offers 2 x double/twin en-suite rooms plus 1 x family en-suite room each with private bathrooms. There is free wi-fi available & a beautiful courtyard, terrace garden area with a purpose built braai/bbq. We are ideally located just a short walk from the Knysna ‘Waterfront’, Thesen Harbour Town and the bustling little town centre, so stow the car in our car park & go for a stroll. For the adventurer in you, Knysna’s range of activities is sure to keep you busy. There are various boat trips available, to the Featherbed Nature reserve, cruises through the’ Heads’ for whale & dolphin watching & leisure trips on the lagoon. Nature lovers can venture into the Knysna Forest for mountain biking & explore the hiking trails. We can arrange a number of activities and day trips with transportation in and around Knysna, or make use of local bicycle hire and navigate the area yourself. Be assured, we are at your service and will do our best to accommodate your requests to ensure that you have a fabulous stay in Knysna.

Neighborhood info

Knysna boasts a host of attractions… the famous ‘Heads’, safe bathing in the lagoon and the stunning scenery of the surrounding forests. Our chic & popular ‘Waterfront’ boasts a splendid array of restaurants & shop & is the perfect spot for 'sundowners & oysters' as you take in the spectacular Knysna sunset. Take a stroll to Thesen Island Harbour Town for astounding views across the lagoon & take a peek at the endangered Knysna Seahorses in our National Parks office. The town centre is steeped in historic buildings, churches & museums,, while the picturesque Pledge Nature Reserve presents pretty easy walking trails. Knysna also boasts 3 shopping malls, a local African arts & crafts market & 2 world famous golf courses – Pezula & Simola

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Area info

House rules

Keedols Inn & Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about $28. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 200 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that an additional charge of 150 ZAR from 20:00 to 20:59 is applicable for late check-in.

Please note that an additional charge of 250 ZAR from 21:00 onwards is applicable for late check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Keedols Inn & Backpackers 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.