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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Tonquani - Knysna in Knysna offers a guest house with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, an outdoor fireplace, beauty services, concierge, and housekeeping. Additional facilities include an outdoor play area, picnic area, and barbecue. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, American, Italian, and vegetarian. Local specialities, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are served. Prime Location: Located 34 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Knysna Forest and Knysna Heads. Water sports are popular in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephanie
    Oman Oman
    What a pleasant stay! Everything was good and comfortable and the host is absolutely amazing and so accommodating. Will definitely be back!
  • Larissa
    South Africa South Africa
    The host, Shannon, was extremely hospitable and accommodating to our needs. The accommodation was beautiful, peaceful, tranquil. We loved the garden and waking up to the peacocks walking at our doorstep. The unit had everything we needed, the host...
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the surroundings and appreciated the privacy of the apartment, which included a BBQ area and good facilities. It was close to the main attractions. The staff and owners were lovely and very welcoming.
  • Natascha
    Germany Germany
    Quiet and beautiful accomodation furnished with high end interior. Beds are very comfy, staff is very friendly and always happy to give a helping hand. Try the picknick breakfast, it is unique. Sharon is a great host. She gave us lots of tipps...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    fab spacious apartment overlooking a lovely garden everything you need to self cater which we did for some meals and near to town to go out Shannon was great at communicating prior to our arrival and we were able to check in early which was...
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    We had 4 wonderful nights in Tonquani. The host - Shannon - was amazing and super helpful by giving tips and making reservations for us. The accommodation was very spacious with two very comfy king size beds. Very clean. There even were some toys...
  • Donald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stylish and comfortable in beautiful surroundings, with outstanding customer service.
  • R
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It was all arranged down to the last detail with the very nice Shannon and John. Cleaning every day and everything very tidy. Nothing is too much to ask, you can also get a very good massage if you want in your own apartment. Everything perfect...
  • Matthew
    South Africa South Africa
    The property was beautiful and peaceful and so well kept and maintained and immaculately clean. The owners and staff were very friendly and helpful and even offered to buy us groceries before we arrived. We were very spoilt.
  • Vladimir
    Russia Russia
    Our stay was unforgettable! There is absolutely nothing to complain about! The cottages are large, new, stylishly furnished, absolutely clean and comfortable. There is a sports trampoline, a swimming pool and peacocks walking around on the...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by John, Shannon and Selene Gaunt

Company review score: 9.8Based on 141 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Our luxurious cottages are located on the ground floor, overlooking the pool or gardens for a bit more privacy. The cottages are fully equipped & furnished to modern tastes, offering King or Twin beds, large bathrooms with walk-in showers, fully fitted kitchens with Bosch and Defy appliances and Weber charcoal BBQs at each unit. The estate is fenced & gated with shaded and secure parking for cars and bikes - and we are child-friendly too with a fenced-in swimming pool, sun deck & entertainment area and several other safe spaces for kids to play incl. a giant trampoline. We provide daily housekeeping services (or as often as you prefer) with optional extras such as laundry services, grocery shopping, car & bike wash and kids club activities on request. Room service breakfast can be arranged in the off-season (April-October) - and is delivered to your cottage picnic-style. Note on load shedding: We are connected to the grid but offer alternate power sources for lighting by way of rechargeable bed-side lamps & room lights, rechargeable flashlights and walkway lights - We have gas power for hot water and stove-top cooking. (Our WiFi network is available in our communal areas during load shedding.)

Neighbourhood information

Tonquani Private Estate (est. 2022) is located within a green belt and quiet cul-de-sac, less than 1km from the lagoon and 3km from the town center and waterfront. Each of our unique family friendly cottages are over-size and set in a lush garden offering you space, security and privacy to relaaaaax.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Italian,Xhosa

Property surroundings

House rules

Tonquani - Knysna (est. 2022) takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 595 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 595 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Tonquani - Knysna (est. 2022) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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