Reviews of Blue Fern of Knysna
37 Sun Valley Drive Costa Sarda, 6571 Knysna, South Africa
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewProfessionalism, courtesyness, utilities, location, tranquility
Not much
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely wonderful stay. Cozy room and bedding. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Steven and Christa were fantastic and helpful. Nice breakfasts. Will visit again. Thanks
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt’s a quiet place and very clean. The owner was very friendly.
Nothing
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location is good. The owners are accommodating. They sorted out the issues very quickly.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was perfect for our needs. Close to where we needed to go. The room was clean and neat. Breakfast was included and was enjoyable.
WIFI password didn't work and neither did the TV (the owners were notified upon our departure).
Good day, I checked the TV and Wifi and both working. We would have sorted out any issues if you had notified us when you first noticed the problem. Thanks
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery good place to stay. Very clean- close to many places in Knysna
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation, friendliness, comfort, great amenities, homely, spacious with balcony.
Nothing
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe did not take breakfast.
There is no DStv. Could not watch super sport.
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice place in a good location convenient for town, good breakfast.
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at Blue Fern in Knysna was excellent. The place has all the necessary amenities for the traveler. The room was spacious, with its own terrace, the bed was very comfortable, and the refrigerator, television and bathroom worked perfectly. We liked the location of Blue Fern very much because it is located in a very quiet, nice and safe residential neighborhood and 5 minutes walk from a supermarket. The breakfast prepared by the owners themselves was very good, in our case we tried a great English breakfast. By far the best thing about this place are the hosts, who very kindly guided us to visit the city and its surroundings. Steve recommended several tours that turned out to be a success. We highly recommend Blue Fern and would definitely come back.
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe services were amazing 👏
- Breakfast - Facility was clean - People welcome us with open arms
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe were there for one night. We slept well and felt safe. We used the pool to cool off briefly.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe had a large, comfortable room with a large bed and a sofa bed. Friendly owners that prepare the good breakfast that is included. Very quiet neighbourhood. A small swimming pool brings relief on a very hot day. I forgot my Visa card and they text me, so I could return to pick it.
Maybe the ceiling fan that is a little slow for the hot days ...
Reviewed: 29 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 22 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe property had everything as advertised. Very quiet place, close to all amenities. The hosts were fantastic. After I checked out of the property, Christa phoned and informed me that I had forgotten my expensive earphones at the property. She even packed it nicely for the couriers. Very accommodating.
In summer months, may be a bit hot.
Reviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewComfortable good location.
Fan barely worked in extreme hot condition. Used sanitary pads in the bathroom.