22 Fraser St, Hunters Home, Knysna, 6570, South Africa
Stannards Guest Lodge is tucked into the tree‑lined suburb of Hunter’s Home in Knysna, where charm, comfort, and personalised service come together in lush indigenous gardens. Owned and managed by hosts who take pride in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, this lodge offers a peaceful retreat from which to explore the splendour of South Africa’s Garden Route
The vibe here is relaxed‑luxury, with a touch of boutique global flair: each of the six suites is individually styled, reflecting the owners’ travels, blending comfortable design touches with local and international elements. Rooms come with private entrances, private patios overlooking the garden, and en‑suite bathrooms.
The vibe here is relaxed‑luxury, with a touch of boutique global flair: each of the six suites is individually styled, reflecting the owners’ travels, blending comfortable design touches with local and international elements. Rooms come with private entrances, private patios overlooking the garden, and en‑suite bathrooms.
Breakfast is a feature: a full, healthy buffet served in the airy dining room or outdoors on the deck overlooking the garden. For other meals, while the lodge does not operate a full restaurant for every meal, the hosts assist with dinner bookings in town, and there’s a barbecue (“braai”) area for casual self‑catered feasts. The honesty bar offers refreshments, and guests can enjoy relaxing evenings in the guest lounge by the fireplace.
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Stannards has a lovely outdoor salt‑water swimming pool set in a lush garden, perfect for cooling off or lounging with a book. There’s a large lawn, plenty of garden spaces for bird‑watching (over 80 species in the garden!), covered off‑street parking, and a guest lounge with a gas fireplace for cooler evenings.
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Based on 313 reviews
5
Sleep Quality
4.6
Location
4.3
Rooms
4.5
Service
4.6
Value
4.5
Cleanliness
4.7
Published Thu, Jan 31, 2026
My stay at Stannards was a pleasure. The owners went out of their way to make me feel welcome and to assist in any way they could. Good value and highly recommended.
Published Wed, Oct 31, 2025
Well cared for and cosy guest house with a spacious garden full of tropical flowers and trees, many types of birds live here and come to the deck in front of the breakfast room in the morning. The...
Published Wed, Aug 31, 2025
Most enjoyable. Hosts Lezelda and Jaco are very obliging. Lovely setting. Enjoyed feeding the birds at breakfast time!
