Falcons View Manor

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Falcons View Manor is situated on a hill overlooking Knysna Lagoon, less than half a mile from central Knysna. It features an outdoor pool, a library and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All of the stylish guest bedrooms at Falcons View Manor are equipped with digital TV and hot drink facilities. Every room is air-conditioned and also features a hairdryer and a safe. A full English breakfast is served each morning in the hotel’s elegant dining room, which offers a varied international menu for lunch and dinner. When the weather is pleasant guests can also dine in the tranquil Tea Garden. Falcons View Manor is half a mile from Knysna Harbour, where you can rent a boat and explore the Knysna National Lakes Area. The hotel is 3 miles from Simola Golf Club, which was designed by the great Jack Nicklaus. Falcons View Manor is 24 miles from Plettenberg Airport and half a mile from Knysna Train Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
Australia Australia
“The Manor House is stunning and a lovely place to stay. Sue and Danelle were very warm and welcoming, the rooms are very spacious and classy and the view over Knysna is wonderful. Breakfast was delicious and the dinner was exceptional. A we'll...”
Lidija
United States United States
“My stay at Falcons Manor exceeded expectations. I stayed for a week and planned to do hiking and yoga while in the area. The staff were superb, they provided great advice, connected me with local services and guides; they were thoughtful and...”
Michael
United States United States
“Great accomodation and value. Beautiful & safe location with fabulous views. Helpful and friendly staff. Impressive breakfast buffet and dinner menu. Lovely garden areas. I highly recommend the hotel.”
Amanda
United States United States
“Great setting. Loved the Victorian building and parlors. Receptionist was very helpful recommending sights to see. The porter even washed our car! Dinner was excellent.”
Janet
United States United States
“Everything about our stay was wonderful. The staff was very attentive, the grounds were meticulous, our room was very clean and spacious, and dinner was sensational!”
Aparna
United States United States
“amazing country style accommodations. customer service was fantastic. breakfast lovely. Great location. rooms were very large and bathrooms and showers great! would return to this location anytime.”
Thomas
United States United States
“Undoubtedly the nicest place we stayed on our 2-week South African adventure. A wonderful manor which took me back to 50s charm but with modern touches. Fantastic views of the bay. Don’t miss this one!”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely heritage building. Fantastic hostess Sue, so helpful throughout our stay. Dinner was superbly cooked. Room was large and very comfortable. They even cleaned the car!”
Rachael
Australia Australia
“Beautiful heritage home Clean Beautiful surroundings”
Maëlle
France France
“The view from the manor is absolutely stunning with the sunset! And to better admire the view, I would recommend taking a book and a glass of wine, nothing more perfect than that! Also would recommend having dinner there, the food is delicious and...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 358 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Reimer Holst and Uwe Wittfeld, have been owning Falcons View Manor since 2005. In season from October to April they live in Knysna, from April to October they live on the German Island of Sylt, where they run their main business "Ulenhof" since 1994. Our managers Danelle and Sue are running Falcons View Manor for us throughout the year.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Dinner available on request
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Romantic

Amenities of Falcons View Manor

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the full deposit will be charged on any booking of one night.

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 07:00:00.

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

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.