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Bamboo, the Guesthouse

 
 

Description

A warm welcome awaits you at Bamboo, the Guesthouse, a Bed and Breakfast establishment in the picturesque Garden Route town of Knysna. We are committed to ensuring that your stay with us is relaxing, enjoyable and memorable.
We are conveniently located just a short drive from the bustling town centre of Knysna and its vibrant Waterfront, where shoppers and diners will discover many delights around each corner. Bamboo is also situated within easy reach of the famous Knysna Heads, Leisure Isle, Thesen Island and 3 magnificent golf courses.

Nestled in a truly magnificent, forested garden with 2 sparkling saltwater swimming pools, are 15 elegantly furnished en suite rooms with private terraces or decks. Each room has a character of its own and is accessed via an elevated wooden walkway that weaves its way through our magical garden. All rooms are serviced daily and contain a bar fridge, flat screen TV, radio/alarm iPod dock, mini safe, ceiling fan, wall heater, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Honeymooners are offered two lavish options, a secluded garden cottage or a tree top suite. Our family rooms and suites cater for families with kids of all ages.

A sumptuous breakfast is served daily on our elevated deck looking out onto our very own patch of Knysna forest. Guests may choose from our cold buffet offerings of homemade muffins and muesli, fresh fruit salad and yoghurt, and may order hot dishes from our menu, including omelettes, eggs Benedict, full English, French toast and sweet or savoury pancakes. Light lunches are available.

Our well stocked in house curio shop houses an eclectic collection of African art, crafts and artefacts including jewellery, paintings, baskets, carvings, batiks, key rings and other decorative items.

Your genial hosts, Jaynie and Gordon, and their staff are always available to share their wide knowledge of Knysna and the surrounding areas with you and to arrange bookings for activities, excursions and restaurants.

Some of the activities available in the area include snorkeling, surfing, kloofing/canyoning, kite surfing, sailing, lagoon and ocean cruises, paragliding, skydiving, fishing, bungee jumping, horse riding, hiking, quad biking, kloofing/canyoning, abseiling, canoeing, dolphin and whale watching.
The Knysna area hosts a variety of attractions, including three golf courses, wildlife sanctuaries, game and nature reserves, beaches, forests, mountain passes, wine estates, ostrich farms, museums, art galleries, restaurants and shops.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:30 AM

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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Our courtyard rooms offer en suite double or twin-bedded accommodation and feature an enclosed and private courtyard garden.
 
Courtyard Rooms
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Larger en-suite garden rooms have sufficient space for families with two small kids. Private terraced areas adjoin the rooms.
 
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Family Garden Suite X 1
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Two-bedroom suite has a shared bathroom and a private deck for families with smaller kids.
 
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Includes: Breakfast
A rustic en-suite cabin tucked away in the forest offering accommodation for families of three.
 
Forest Cabin
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Queen or king-size bedded en-suite rooms with private terraces or decks overlooking the garden.
 
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Garden SuiteX 1
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Large en-suite bedroom has a king-size bed and small sitting room with a double sleeper couch.
 
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Honeymoon Cottage X 1
Includes: Breakfast
Charming garden room with a large bedroom and sitting area with a bay window, full bathroom and terrace.
 
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Honeymoon Suite X 1
Includes: Breakfast
Large apartment style suite has a sitting room and enormous bedroom with half poster bed and fireplace. Full bathroom featuring roll top bath and separate shower room. This treetop suite too features a private deck.
 
Honeymoon Suite
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
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Loft RoomX 1
Includes: Breakfast
A large en-suite king-size bedded room with small sitting room and deck looking out on to the forest canopy.
 
Loft Room
Sleeps 2 Price: per unit
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Poolside Family SuiteX 1
Includes: Breakfast
Two en-suites inter leading rooms at the poolside. The main room has a double bed plus a sleeper and the smaller room has twin beds. Both rooms have private entrances and decks.
 
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Poolside Garden Room X 1
Includes: Breakfast
Private en-suite double room, adjoining one of our swimming pools. For a nominal additional charge, guests may reserve exclusive use of the pool.
 
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Courtyard Rooms x 2

Includes: B & B

Our courtyard rooms offer en suite double or twin-bedded accommodation and feature an enclosed and private courtyard garden.

Features available

Family Garden Rooms x 2

Includes: B & B

Larger en-suite garden rooms have sufficient space for families with two small kids. Private terraced areas adjoin the rooms.

Features available

Family Garden Suite x 1

Includes: B & B

Two-bedroom suite has a shared bathroom and a private deck for families with smaller kids.

Features available

Forest Cabin x 1

Includes: B & B

A rustic en-suite cabin tucked away in the forest offering accommodation for families of three.

Features available

Garden Cottage Rooms x 2

Includes: B & B

Queen or king-size bedded en-suite rooms with private terraces or decks overlooking the garden.

Features available

Garden Suite x 1

Includes: B & B

Large en-suite bedroom has a king-size bed and small sitting room with a double sleeper couch.

Features available

Honeymoon Cottage x 1

Includes: B & B

Charming garden room with a large bedroom and sitting area with a bay window, full bathroom and terrace.

Features available

Honeymoon Suite x 1

Includes: B & B

Large apartment style suite has a sitting room and enormous bedroom with half poster bed and fireplace. Full bathroom featuring roll top bath and separate shower room. This treetop suite too features a private deck.

Features available

Loft Room x 1

Includes: B & B

A large en-suite king-size bedded room with small sitting room and deck looking out on to the forest canopy.

Features available

Poolside Family Suite x 1

Includes: B & B

Two en-suites inter leading rooms at the poolside. The main room has a double bed plus a sleeper and the smaller room has twin beds. Both rooms have private entrances and decks.

Features available

Poolside Garden Room x 1

Includes: B & B

Private en-suite double room, adjoining one of our swimming pools. For a nominal additional charge, guests may reserve exclusive use of the pool.

Features available

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Babysitting Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Swimming Pool
  • Library
  • Off Street Parking
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • WiFi
  • Internet
  • Curio Shop
  • Spa Treatments
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Satellite TV in Rooms
  • Television in Rooms
  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Radios in Rooms
  • Heater in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
  • Two - pronged plug point Available
 

Activities on the Premises

  • Bird Watching
 

Environment

  • Mountain
  • Beach
  • Countryside
  • Nature Reserve
  • Forest
  • Wine Farm
  • River
  • Great Outdoors
  • Main Through Route
  • Lagoon
 

Activities Nearby

  • Trout Fishing
  • Bird Watching
  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Bicycle Touring
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Caving
  • Climbing - Traditional
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Fishing - Saltwater
  • Gliding - Traditional
  • Hang Gliding
  • Health & Fitness
  • Horse Riding
  • Kite-Surfing
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Paddling - Kayaking
  • Paddling - Sea Kayaking
  • Paragliding
  • Sailing - Dingies
  • Sailing - Yacht Charters
  • Scuba/Snorkeling
  • Skydiving
  • Surfing
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yachting
  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Trekking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • Whale Watching
  • Bungee Jumping
  • Game Drives
  • Ocean Safaris
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Memberships and Legal

  • Cape Town Tourism
  • Knysna Tourism
 

Grading

  • Portfolio Collection
  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
  • AA Highly Recommended
 

Bamboo, the Guesthouse Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Popular Attractions
Nearby Locations
Nearest Airport
Featured Destinations
Beaches
Bars and Nightclubs
Gallery and Museums
 

Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 8
Beautiful
Kathy Voges, South Africa
09 May 2012
Beautiful and private rooms, great food, and very helpful and friendly staff! We'll definitely stay there again! Thank you for a great stay!
Hideaway in the woods
Pierre Boullion, South Africa
06 February 2012
If you want to feel like you are in the woods, but still have the comfort and luxuries of a guest house, the Bamboo is for you. I enjoyed my stay!
Highly recommended
Chris Walkinshaw, South Africa
14 November 2011
Excellent weekend. Friendly service. Highly recommended.
Unforgettable honeymoon
Frikkie Chalmers, South Africa
17 September 2011
Amazing! We spent our honeymoon at Bamboo, and we could not have asked for better accomodation. Friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings. Private cottage. Close to all attractions. An overall unforgettable experience. All this at a very affordable price.
Like an oasis
Vivienne Helps, South Africa
25 July 2011
From the road it is impossible to guess at the tranquil gardens inside. It wasn't just the children who had fun exploring! The hosts are excellent and willing to help with booking restaurants, activities etc. I would love to come back and spend longer here.

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Special Offer

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A Winter Winner Special

Join us for wonderful winter adventures on the Garden Route with a great 15% discount on your accommodation, a full breakfast included! Pick a garden cottages with a wood burning fire or snuggle up in front of our large fire in the honesty bar. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Thu, 10 May, 2012
  • Thu, 05 Jul, 2012
  • 15 %
 

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from 8 Guest Reviews

Beautiful…”  Read More

Kathy Voges, South Africa - 09 May 2012

Hideaway in the woods…”  Read More

Pierre Boullion, South Africa - 06 February 2012
Winter Breakfast Room
Poolside Family Suite
Poolside Family Suite
Poolside Family Suite
Poolside Garden Room
Poolside Garden Room
Family Garden Room
Family Garden Room
Honeymoon Suite
Forest Cabin
Garden Suite