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St James of Knysna
St James of Knysna
St James of Knysna
St James of Knysna

St James of Knysna


34°2’21.1"S 23°1’4.5"E

St James of Knysna: gallery


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St James of Knysna: picture gallery


The St. James of Knysna is an exclusive, owner run, Country House Hotel…
…uniquely located directly on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon.
The hotel is set in three acres gardens and is divided into two buildings: the Manor House...
…and the Courtyard. The two buildings houses 15 rooms and suites in total.
The Superior suite is large and well decorated…
…with a king size bed…
…and a lounge area equipped with a comfortable sofa…
… and a writing desk.
The lounge leads into the balcony…
…with a fantastic view on the lagoon.
The spacious en-suite bathroom…
…features both shower and bathtub…
…and his and her washbasin.
The George Rex Presidential Suite has a separate lounge with a sofa and armchairs...
…a bed room with 2 double beds…
...and a large balcony equipped with lawn chairs...
…overlooking the lagoon.
The en-suite marble bathroom has his and her washbasin…
…and a sauna.
The roomy Junior Suite is 55 square meters…
…with 2 double beds…
…a lounge area…
…and an en-suite bathroom…
..with both shower and washtub…
…and double washbasin.
On the ground floor of the Manor House you will find…
…an airy lounge, where you can relax…
…on the cosy sofas, next to the fireplace.
The Paquita bar fronted by bar stools, offers delicious drinks and a vast range of wines.
The Twin Palms Restaurant has uninterrupted views of the lagoon and offers tasty meals…
…and appetizing breakfasts, with cakes and breads made directly by the on-site pastry chef.
The vast gardens are well-finished…
…with a large Koi pond and several tables and chairs…
…a large swimming pool…
…and the possibility of fishing from the private jetty…
…or simply relax on the cosy lawn chairs.
Another swimming pool is available at the Courtyard.
Explore the lagoon using the canoes…
...or enjoy fishing charters.
The St. James is the perfect place to explore this incredible area without giving up luxury.
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The St. James of Knysna is an exclusive, owner run, Country House Hotel…
The St. James of Knysna is an exclusive, owner run, Country House Hotel…
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…uniquely located directly on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon.
…uniquely located directly on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon.
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The hotel is set in three acres gardens and is divided into two buildings: the Manor House...
The hotel is set in three acres gardens and is divided into two buildings: the Manor House...
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…and the Courtyard. The two buildings houses 15 rooms and suites in total.
…and the Courtyard. The two buildings houses 15 rooms and suites in total.
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The Superior suite is large and well decorated…
The Superior suite is large and well decorated…
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…with a king size bed…
…with a king size bed…
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…and a lounge area equipped with a comfortable sofa…
…and a lounge area equipped with a comfortable sofa…
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… and a writing desk.
… and a writing desk.
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The lounge leads into the balcony…
The lounge leads into the balcony…
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…with a fantastic view on the lagoon.
…with a fantastic view on the lagoon.
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The spacious en-suite bathroom…
The spacious en-suite bathroom…
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…features both shower and bathtub…
…features both shower and bathtub…
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…and his and her washbasin.
…and his and her washbasin.
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The George Rex Presidential Suite has a separate lounge with a sofa and armchairs...
The George Rex Presidential Suite has a separate lounge with a sofa and armchairs...
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…a bed room with 2 double beds…
…a bed room with 2 double beds…
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...and a large balcony equipped with lawn chairs...
...and a large balcony equipped with lawn chairs...
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…overlooking the lagoon.
…overlooking the lagoon.
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The en-suite marble bathroom has his and her washbasin…
The en-suite marble bathroom has his and her washbasin…
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…and a sauna.
…and a sauna.
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The roomy Junior Suite is 55 square meters…
The roomy Junior Suite is 55 square meters…
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…with 2 double beds…
…with 2 double beds…
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…a lounge area…
…a lounge area…
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…and an en-suite bathroom…
…and an en-suite bathroom…
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..with both shower and washtub…
..with both shower and washtub…
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…and double washbasin.
…and double washbasin.
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On the ground floor of the Manor House you will find…
On the ground floor of the Manor House you will find…
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…an airy lounge, where you can relax…
…an airy lounge, where you can relax…
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…on the cosy sofas, next to the fireplace.
…on the cosy sofas, next to the fireplace.
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The Paquita bar fronted by bar stools, offers delicious drinks and a vast range of wines.
The Paquita bar fronted by bar stools, offers delicious drinks and a vast range of wines.
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The Twin Palms Restaurant has uninterrupted views of the lagoon and offers tasty meals…
The Twin Palms Restaurant has uninterrupted views of the lagoon and offers tasty meals…
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…and appetizing breakfasts, with cakes and breads made directly by the on-site pastry chef.
…and appetizing breakfasts, with cakes and breads made directly by the on-site pastry chef.
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The vast gardens are well-finished…
The vast gardens are well-finished…
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…with a large Koi pond and several tables and chairs…
…with a large Koi pond and several tables and chairs…
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…a large swimming pool…
…a large swimming pool…
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…and the possibility of fishing from the private jetty…
…and the possibility of fishing from the private jetty…
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…or simply relax on the cosy lawn chairs.
…or simply relax on the cosy lawn chairs.
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Another swimming pool is available at the Courtyard.
Another swimming pool is available at the Courtyard.
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Explore the lagoon using the canoes…
Explore the lagoon using the canoes…
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...or enjoy fishing charters.
...or enjoy fishing charters.
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The St. James is the perfect place to explore this incredible area without giving up luxury.
The St. James is the perfect place to explore this incredible area without giving up luxury.

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