/
8.2

1,216 reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Waterfront Drive, Knysna, 6570, South Africa

Choose dates to view prices

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Welcome to the Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays, a delightful 4-star gem nestled along the picturesque waterfront drive of Knysna, South Africa. With prices starting at just $98, this hotel offers an unbeatable blend of relaxation, adventure, and comfort! Just a short 0.3mi from the buzzing city center, you'll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore all that this stunning coastal town has to offer. Picture yourself sipping a cocktail by the outdoor swimming pool or indulging in a pampering spa treatment, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the lagoon.

The hotel boasts a variety of amenities designed to cater to both families and solo travelers alike. Dive into the refreshing outdoor pool, savor delicious dishes at the on-site restaurant, or treat yourself to some live music performances in the evenings! If you're feeling adventurous, snorkeling and horseback riding excursions are available for a little extra charge. Plus, with free Wi-Fi, babysitting services, and a kid-friendly buffet, you can easily stay connected and worry-free during your visit. With a total of 1,194 glowing reviews, it's clear that guests love this vibrant spot for its welcoming atmosphere and extensive amenities.

Don't miss the opportunity to unwind in the beautifully landscaped garden or on the sun deck while enjoying a delicious room service meal! The Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is not just a place to stay; it's a place to create unforgettable memories. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, your stay is bound to be a delightful adventure filled with comfort, fun, and plenty of good vibes.

The adventure doesn’t stop with amenities! Step into the vibrant dining scene at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays. The on-site restaurant serves up local cuisine that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Picture this: a beautiful meal enjoyed with friends or family, beneath the backdrop of the shimmering lagoon. Whether you’re starting your day with a hearty breakfast, or winding down with dinner after a day of exploration, the restaurant is sure to satisfy every craving. Plus, for those cozy evenings, room service is available to enjoy your meal while soaking in the stunning views from your room.

For thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts, the hotel is a springboard to adventure! Venture out to the surrounding natural wonders, where you can go snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters or join in on horseback riding tours—perfect for those seeking a little extra excitement beyond the hotel grounds. After an exhilarating day, why not take a dip in the outdoor heated pool? The shallow end makes it a friendly spot for everyone, and there’s nothing quite like lounging on the sun deck, drink in hand, soaking in the beautiful Knysna sun.

As you contemplate your next day of exploration or relaxation, don't forget about the hotel's vibrant live music performances in the evenings—perfect for immersing yourself in the local culture and having a good time. Whether you choose to dance the night away or simply enjoy the melodies with a cocktail, the atmosphere is always electric. The Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is more than just a stay; it’s a vibrant experience that merges comfort, community, and adventure, ensuring that every moment of your trip is filled with joy and discovery.

Closest airports

Plettenberg Bay Airport

16.6mi

George Airport

38.2mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Guest room, 2 Double, Lagoon view in Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Show 6 photos

Room - 2 Double, Lagoon View

2 Double Beds

205 sqft

Lake view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

x4

+

x3

More details

Enjoy stunning Lagoon views from this spacious 205 sqft double room, accommodating 3 adults and 2 children with modern amenities such as air conditioning and soundproofing for a peaceful stay.

Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s) in Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Show 4 photos

Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

170 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

+

More details

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, heating as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest room, 2 Double, Garden view in Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Show 4 photos

Room - 2 Double, Garden View

2 Double Beds

205 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

+

More details

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Show 15 photos

Suite, 3 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

2 Double Beds

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

Show 9 photos

King Room, Poolside View

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Show 9 photos

King Room, Poolside

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

Guest Room, 1 King in Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Show 4 photos

King Room

1 King Size Bed

170 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Dryer

x4

+

x3

More details

Guest Room King Bed

Show 15 photos

Suite, 3 Bedroom, Lagoon/Pool View

1130 sqft

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

+

More details

Room Two Double Beds Non Smoking

Show 9 photos

Run of House

x10

+

x6

More details

Room Run Of House

Room With Lagoon View

x4

+

x3

More details

Lagoon View

Room With Pool View

x10

+

x6

More details

Room Pool View

Guest reviews

8.2

1,216 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

🇿🇦

Moore

10

January 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel. All the staff members were exceptional, from the front of house team, housekeeping and food & beverage. We had a positive experience at each touch point. Breakfast was repetitive with only one or two items changing daily but it was alright none-the-less. The F&B team did their best to accommodate some of our dietary requirements which we hadn't communicated well in advance.

Our bathroom door had an issue of closing properly, which maintenance wasn't able to fix during our stay. It's not a train smash but it was a bit of an annoyance.

🇿🇦

Russell

8.2

June 2024

Location is perfect. We enjoyed the closeness to the restaurants and enabled us to walk to the field where the Knysna Half Marathon ended. The hotel made a special effort to accommodate the early start for the runners which was great as well as providing shuttles to Loerie Park. Made a special effort for the occasion. Room was big enough for us and clean. Nicely serviced each day. Mini fridge is a big plus.

Breakfasts could have been better. Presentation could be better and in peak periods, one person behind the area where eggs, omelets was a bit slow. Replenishment of food container pots could be a little quicker. Having said that, the hotel was full.

🇿🇦

Achim

8.2

March 2025

Great location with a number of restaurants withing walking distance. Access to the harbor with a number of boat trip options. Nice pool overlooking the harbor.

They were installing solar on the corrugated roof and that made it unbearable in the room after 9AM as we were on the first floor directly under the roof. My wife had a on-line meeting and was planing to do it in the room, this was not possible with the people walking on the roof, fortunately we had ask to use the Business conference room where she could have her meeting.

🇬🇧

Colin

9.1

November 2024

It is the staff that make this hotel. All are very friendly and helpful, nothing is too much effort. Great buffet breakfast lots of fresh choices plus an egg station. We liked the scheme to help provide local school children with shoes. Great idea and was only to pleased to donate.

The room is a good size with large bathroom including separate shower and bath. Good sized usable balcony. The layout of the room could be a little better to provide more clothes storage and hanging space, what is there is limited.

🇿🇦

Eddie

9.1

December 2024

We were spoilt by the Hotel Staff, as we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. The manager Paul his staff upgraded our room firstly and secondly when walking into our room that overlooked the lagoon we were surprized with a lovely bottle of Sparkling Wine and Chocolates!!! Once again breakfast choice was perfect too!!!! We absolutely loved our stay! Thanks Knysna Quays!!!!!

To charge a parking fee for ones car I think is unnecessary as this could be included in the daily rate - not a negative but purely a comment.

🇿🇦

Tumi

9.1

February 2024

I luurve Cindy at the Reception. The breath of fresh air. The lady receptionists on duty (during our stay) and of the breakfast staff are always welcoming and pleasant most importantly professional. The second time around and I am happy. Wish management can be welcoming too. Thanks for playing nice relaxing music during breakfast it helps to enjoy the atmosphere. ☺️☺️. The environment is generally friendly. And looking forward to our the visit next year same time. Big Up to Cindy though!

As a manager the least you can do is greet your guest. Smile it's good for the brand. The general staff members need that support. Carpert in the rooms have a damp smell.

🇮🇪

Shea

9.1

April 2024

The hotel is on the Harbour, near beautiful restaurant called the Dry Dock, near shops, paved walkway along the lagoon you could walk 10K to the Bridge and back along the lagoon. Staff at the hotel were fantastic from the carpark attendant, security and reception staff were wonderful particularly Sandy. The pool was heated also and I could go off for a swim at 7am and grab a coffee takeaway from the bar. Loved everything about this hotel, so much so we came back and stayed a further 2 nights on our way back to Port Elizabeth Airport. Cant say enough good things about this place.

It looked fairly basic but the amenities, service and staff made up for that.

🇿🇦

Maruska

10

November 2023

It was wonderful to be back! This is my favourite hotel in Knysna! I love the location, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, the view from our room, the delicious breakfast, more comfy beds this time around due to us booking a twin bedroom, which is what we should've done on previous occasions (I cannot share a bed with anyone due to health and arthritis problems). The outdoor heated pool is simply divine and it's a wonderful base from which to explore the Garden Route. We also especially appreciate the catering for our special dietary requirements! Everything was just lovely, except for the weather, but no one can be faulted for that! We will be back again in the last week of January 2024!

1. Due to the rotation of the cleaning staff, there is a miscommunication about the amount of extra towels that should remain in my room and we repeatedly had to phone reception to ask for housekeeping to bring the towels back. To be fair, everytime we phoned, my towels were promptly returned. 2. The outside corridor is not carpeted, which means that it's very noisy when other guests arrive and depart. I'm not sure whether management is able to place carpet on the first floor corridor outside the twin bedrooms? That would help a lot with the noise. Nevertheless, it's not enough of a disturbance to keep me from coming back to stay there!

🇿🇦

Robert

9.1

December 2024

Fabulous, but a little too crowded for a comfortable experience at breakfast. Your pool was perfect for a regular swim workout

On checking out, please make sure that staff do not swarm into the room before check out time. We nearly lost our documents we needed after our packed bags were in the car, that were being collected as rubbish

🇿🇦

Craig

9.1

May 2023

The hotel is right next to the Knysna waterfront so it's an awesome view of the yachts and boats. From around April the tourists flock to Knysna as it's their Summer vacation so there's a nice vibe. Heated swimming pool was awesome. Breakfast was stunning with a wide variety to choose from. There was more than enough secure parking. We were greeted by a staff member who helped carry our luggage to our room and when we left they carried our luggage back to our car as well. The hotel is located very centrally to everything in Knysna so you can easily and freely move around.

The hotel only serves breakfast so you have to buy lunch and supper at restaurants or take aways places. Perhaps as a suggestion you can add a microwave to your rooms so we can warm food up. That's not a complaint, just a suggestion. There was nothing to complain about. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Points of Interest Around Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Attractions

Knysna

2mi

Tenikwa Wildlife Centre

25.2mi

Wilderness National Park

25.4mi

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

25.7mi

Birds of Eden

25.7mi

Restaurants

Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Local

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

What are the check-in and check-out times at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

The timetable for guests at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is to check in post 02:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is parking available on site at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays for an affordable fee of R30 per day. Plus, the parking is private and does not require prior reservation.

What are the rates at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

The beginning rate for stays at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays is $98. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays offers guest rooms with lagoon or garden views, accommodating up to 3 adults and 2 children, with bed options including 2 double beds or 2 twin beds. Smoking is not permitted in any of the rooms, and the room size ranges from 172 to 205 square feet. Additionally, there are guest rooms with a single occupancy twin bed option and a room with a single king-size bed.

What are the main attractions at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

Guests at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays can enjoy a range of leisure amenities. They can indulge in spa and wellness packages or take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, which also has a shallow end, making it suitable for all seasons. The hotel's restaurant, Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, offers local cuisine, giving guests an opportunity to savor the flavors of the region. Additionally, the hotel features a sun deck, terrace, and garden where guests can relax and unwind. For entertainment, live music and performances are available, and for those interested in outdoor activities, there is a nearby golf course. Families will also find kid-friendly amenities such as a child-friendly buffet and babysitting services, ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays feature a pool area?

Yes, the hotel has a pool available for guests. The pool is located outdoors and is heated, with a shallow end, making it suitable for year-round use.

Are there restaurants located within Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

The Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays offers an on-site restaurant called Protea Hotel Knysna Quays Restaurant, serving local cuisine. Therefore, the hotel does have restaurants available on site.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays. This provides flexibility for guests who prefer to pay with cash or use credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Diners Club.