Reviews of Knysna Pearl View Guest House

The location is absolute heaven, on top of the Knysna Head overlooking the lagoon and the ocean. We got a great upgrade to a bigger room with a cosy fireplace. Breakfast was good and staff very friendly!

Staff.. view.. food drinks first class

Bed ..little small

Location, staff and breakfast were a perfect 10! Wow.

REVIEW KNYSNA PEARL VIEW GUEST HOUSE AND BOOKING.COM A Birthday Ruined. A few years ago, my partner and I took a drive through the residential area of the Knysna Heads. We happened across the most idyllic little guesthouse which also ran a small restaurant and coffee shop. Having had a delightful lunch and being amazed at the breathtaking views of the ocean and lagoon, it was our desire to visit the Knysna Pearl View Guesthouse again but this time for an overnight stay. Fast forward a year or two. On the evening of the 27th of July 2025, a few days before my birthday, we decided to do a lunch in Knysna with a small group of friends and set it for the 1st of August, the birthday day. Upon discussion, my partner and I jointly decided that maybe it was time to visit the Knysna Pearl View and have a birthday lunch and then the two of us stay over for the evening. I made a booking through booking.com where everything was described as wonderful, in working order and just as we remembered. As I had an available booking.com discount I decided on booking the best available (honeymoon suite) room at the Guesthouse. Payment was made, the booking secured, and we were set for a wonderful birthday weekend. Furthermore, as the guesthouse had a restaurant I decided to book some extras. I messaged the guesthouse asking for an early check in, a birthday lunch setup for 5 pax and an intimate birthday dinner for 2 on the Friday evening. Knysna Pearl View was very happy to oblige; they communicated well and organised the arrangements. Surprisingly, the dinner was booked at another guesthouse not to far away at their restaurant, I did not have a problem with that. We invited our guests to join us for the day and were very excited as the dinner restaurant messaged to confirm the birthday dinner. Everything was working perfectly fine for a great celebration, until. The Friday birthday day finally arrived.

REVIEW KNYSNA PEARL VIEW GUEST HOUSE AND BOOKING.COM A Birthday Ruined. A few years ago, my partner and I took a drive through the residential area of the Knysna Heads. We happened across the most idyllic little guesthouse which also ran a small restaurant and coffee shop. Having had a delightful lunch and being amazed at the breathtaking views of the ocean and lagoon, it was our desire to visit the Knysna Pearl View Guesthouse again but this time for an overnight stay. Fast forward a year or two. On the evening of the 27th of July 2025, a few days before my birthday, we decided to do a lunch in Knysna with a small group of friends and set it for the 1st of August, the birthday day. Upon discussion, my partner and I jointly decided that maybe it was time to visit the Knysna Pearl View and have a birthday lunch and then the two of us stay over for the evening. I made a booking through booking.com where everything was described as wonderful, in working order and just as we remembered. As I had an available booking.com discount I decided on booking the best available (honeymoon suite) room at the Guesthouse. Payment was made, the booking secured, and we were set for a wonderful birthday weekend. Furthermore, as the guesthouse had a restaurant I decided to book some extras. I messaged the guesthouse asking for an early check in, a birthday lunch setup for 5 pax and an intimate birthday dinner for 2 on the Friday evening. Knysna Pearl View was very happy to oblige; they communicated well and organised the arrangements. Surprisingly, the dinner was booked at another guesthouse not to far away at their restaurant, I did not have a problem with that. We invited our guests to join us for the day and were very excited as the dinner restaurant messaged to confirm the birthday dinner. Everything was working perfectly fine for a great celebration, until. The Friday birthday day finally arrived.

This was our second time staying here, and once again, it was a wonderful experience. The view is absolutely spectacular, and the location is perfect. The service is consistently friendly and helpful, and all the facilities are well maintained. We truly enjoyed our stay—thank you very much!

loved the fruit and granola starter - they do ask if there is dietary preferences - a nice bread for the toast would be appreciated

just a bit more of an elegant breakfast

What amazing views! Despite the rain, wind and mist the view was still incredible. It was great to meet Lana who made us feel so comfortable - really enjoyed our conversations with her.

The views and general quality of the room and guest house.

The breakfast, not much choice, were not asked what we wanted, just brought to us, did not ask if we had allergies. Did not know that the electricity was off grid that night, hence air con went off. Tried emergency nos. in room info but could only leave a message and no one came back, no one is on site at night.

The staff is friendly and made us feel welcomed ☺️. And the room was huge.

Excellent service Staff very friendly and attention to detail.

The highlight of our stay was definitely Lana Oosthuizen. She made us feel incredibly welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived. Her knowledge of the area was impressive—she gave us great recommendations for fun experiences and fantastic restaurants. The cherry on top was the surprise she arranged for my partner’s birthday, making her feel truly special. Lana’s thoughtful and personal touch made our stay unforgettable!

The location and spectacular views

The room we stayed in needs some maintenance as it’s a little dated

Breakfast was excellent and delicious.

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