The Russel Hotel, Knysna ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Cnr. Long, Graham And Unity Street, Knysna, South Africa, 6570

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Rooms

The Russel Hotel in Knysna features air-conditioned rooms with wooden furniture in white tones. Each room includes a seating area, dining area, satellite TV with DStv, free Wi-Fi, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms are en suite and equipped with complimentary toiletries and fresh towels. Room options include Standard Double Rooms and Family Rooms with three beds. Ironing facilities and heating are available.

Dining Experience

The Russel Hotel serves traditional South African breakfasts made with fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast or a Continental breakfast, featuring fruits from the Western Cape and home-baked bread. Mastertons Coffee from Port Elizabeth is served. Restaurants such as The Anchorage or Harry B's are within 400 metres. A relaxed dining area enhances the South African hospitality.

Location Highlights

Located in Knysna Central, The Russel Hotel is near boutiques, jewellers, and seafood restaurants at Waterfront Knysna Quays. It is in proximity to the Pledge Nature Reserve (1 km), WoodMill Lane Shopping Centre (0.3 km), Knysna Fine Art (0.3 km), and Knysna Waterfront (0.5 km). Other nearby attractions include Old Gaol and Art Gallery (0.5 km), Perdekop Trail (0.3 km), and Knysna Museum (0.3 km).

Hotel Services

The Russel Hotel provides a garden with a pool and secure off-street parking with 24-hour CCTV and a security guard. The hotel's staff aims to meet guest needs. Free Wi-Fi is available. The hotel provides guests with easy access to the Garden Route.

Local Activities

Situated in central Knysna, The Russel Hotel provides access to local activities. The Plettenburg Bay Game Reserve, Lakes Area National Park and Knysna Waterfront are nearby. Guests can explore craft shops and cafes in Knysna Central.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Family Room

2 persons

25 m²

2 Single beds

Bathtub

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

32 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

2 persons

32 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Family Suite

2 persons

3 m²

Air conditioning

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City Centre

Knysna300 m

Airports

Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) 33.3 km

George (GRJ) 71.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Cnr. Long, Graham And Unity Street, Knysna, South Africa, 6570

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Cnr. Long, Graham And Unity Street, Knysna, South Africa, 6570

City landmarks

Mall

Knysna Waterfront

660 m

Nature reserve

Pledge Nature Reserve

1.2 km

Landmark

The Motorcycle Room

1.0 km

Church

Holy Trinity Church

790 m

Landmark

Jandreart Studio

860 m

Landmark

Knysna Lagoon

2.2 km

Landmark

Featherbed Co

790 m

Landmark

Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna

1.1 km

Island

Thesen's Island

1.7 km

Landmark

Scootours

1.4 km

Landmark

Knysna River

1.9 km

Landmark

Knysna Gin Distillery

2.4 km

Landmark

Margaret's Viewpoint

3.0 km

Store

African Crafts Market

2.3 km

Landmark

Knysna Heads

4.8 km

Landmark

Skuilte Private Nature Reserve

3.1 km

Nearby

Prince Alfred Pass

Spitzkop Viewpoint

580 m

Krisjan-se-Nek Bibby's Hoek Goldfields

Dalene Matthee Memorial

580 m

Corner of Main Road and Queen Street

Knysna Museum

200 m

24 Queen Street

Old Gaol and Art Gallery

370 m

Gallery

Knysna Fine Art

150 m

Mall

WoodMill Lane Shopping Centre

100 m

Woolworths

270 m

Mall

Knysna Mall

410 m

on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

Perdekop Trail

120 m

Queen St

Millwood House

200 m

10 Main Road

St George's Anglican Church

200 m

Church

Saint Boniface Catholic Church

290 m

Knysna Central

Thesen House

360 m

Queen St

Drupkelders

540 m

Restaurants

Kfc

600 m

Main Road

Papa's Pizzeria

760 m

4 Main Road Next Door to Vee's Video

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-19:00

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Russel provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Afrikaans, Xhosa

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The Russel Hotel, Knysna

About the Hotel

Rooms

Dining Experience

Location Highlights

Hotel Services

Local Activities

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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