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Reviews of Keedols Inn & Backpackers

4 Queen Street, 6571 Knysna, South Africa

#86 of 93 B&Bs and Inns in Knysna

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 119 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    9.0
    Very relaxing and most enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Perfect and central location in a quiet neighbourhood. Comfortable, clean and tidy room and bathroom, and a charming patio area. A most welcoming warm hearted host, always ready to help. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    It was my first time to booked mixed demetory room, overall it good experience though
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To have small space for a table just to use when you want to eat.

    Unfortunately my booking didn't include breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location and good for backpackers.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    I experienced my trip just as I had hoped and imagined
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The host was very attentive to my overall stay and went out of her way to ensure that I was comfortable and enjoyed the Knysna experience. the availability of Netflix also made my chill time more memorable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Adventure in Disguise
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For their rates nothing

    The staff and the owner were hands-on, accommodating and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice but basic - needs a full renovation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The structure could be much better - it really needs a good renovation - as it is - too basic and old. No shampoo or coffee/tea as often here in South Africa.

    Nice host, helpful and they let me checkin before 2pm. Good location!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt welcomed

    Staff and owner very professional

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    The location is perfect. closer to the water front.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, lovely staff, clean and comfy room.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was friendly. And the hostel was in a good location.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a few hours of electricity available in the country, just like Lesotho. During electricity blackouts, the gates locked us in. Gas stove didn't work during electricity blackouts. There is no free coffee and tea.

    There is Netflix in the communal lounge. I watched Netflix till late at night. Lots of space for vehicle parking when I was there. Nice self catering with a braai area under shelter. Lots of beds available when I was there. There is back up lights when there is electricity blackouts.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent value for money with a very good and central location. Wifi is a great bonus. The host was super friendly and even gave us a few suggestions of places to explore in the area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Netflix, no generator during load shedding

    Friendly host, close to all amenities, very safe, had WiFi, cosy atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    8.0
    Great value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Thanks to the load shedding the people that were sitting outside went to their room quite early. Otherwise it would have been difficult to go to sleep I think.

    We had a lovely room. The host and her husband were really welcoming, approachable and helpful. The host herself was interested and caring as well. There's a lovely and cosy patio/terrace and all the regular rooms are surrounding this patio. The accommodation was well maintained, completely functioning, and very clean. The location is convenient: close to everything, yet quiet. Props again to the super friendly host! The price for this place is hard to beat!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    7.0
    Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some beds were not so clean and also the bathrooms were not that clean

    The host was very friendly and kind! There was a kitchen and bathroom close to the bedroom

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    7.0
    The staff was really friendly and accommodating. Thank you to them
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s clean. The host was friendly

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    9.0
    Great service and friendly atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. As advertised on Booking.com

    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 and Wi-Fi. House is old style and cottagey with wooden furnishings.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect and central, in a very quiet neighbourhood. It's not fancy but it is super clean, the mattresses are very comfy and there's everything you need in the room (kettle, coffee, mugs, a big TV, Netflix, etc...). The hosts are very friendly, helpful and happy to give us all information required about what to do and what to see in the area. We (a family of 5) felt like home and we will definitely be back at Keedols next time we travel to Knysna. I highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    9.0
    Best night's rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space was a little bit tight but it did not bother us.

    It was very comfortable and everything you might need for a place to unload and to explore the surroundings. Then return and enjoy the best night's rest. Just far away from the noise to enjoy the peace. And close enough to the best breakfast spot in town with a great shop next door. Secure parking was great and best bed and bedding we've had on our trip.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good.

    Jason and Keedols are super friendly, helpful, and kind.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2022

    8.0
    Keedols December 2022
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower head was very small and spraying uneven which made showering a bit of a challenge.

    Well situated place. Good facilities in the room. Helpful and friendly staff. Very comfortable beds.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only bad comment is the ventilation in the room was not enough but we eliminated that problem by sitting outside.

    Location was excellent and the host was very friendly.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to all shopping centre

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Awesome ,excellent place and service is top notch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everthing ,couldnt fault the place at all.Friendly staff and owner ,I will be going back for that kind of relaxation.

    This is my secomd time at Keedols and I just love the yummy breakfeast they make ,i love the quiet and peaceful surroundings and the neatness of the place ,i will certainly come back for that warm hospitality yiu get from the owner and the staff ,very accomadating indeed,no ask is an inconveniece for them ,I enjoyed my stay and well done to the team at Keedols

    Stayed in July 2025

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