ST. JAMES OF KNYSNA
Knysna LagoonThe St. James of Knysna is a five-star country house on the banks of the idyllic Knysna Lagoon.
Only 2,5km from the centre of town - and 2,8km from the popular The Waterfront Knysna Quays (with its restaurants, shops, etc). - The St. James is also just a few minutes’ drive from Knysna’s championship golf courses: Simola, Pezula and the Knysna Golf Club.
And if you love the water - for canoeing, kiteboarding, or just paddling about - well, the Lagoon’s right there at the end of the lush and expansive gardens.
As guests of the St. James, you’ll be treated to a complimentary, 90-minute cruise on our pontoon barge, ‘The Boat,’ which departs from the private jetty to explore the upper reaches of the Lagoon. A romantic, relaxing introduction to the Knysna River estuary in the central region of South Africa’s largest unfenced wildlife preserve: the Garden Route National Park.
The St. James of Knysna is an independent, owner-run establishment – with its luxury suites, bed and breakfast accommodation, guest lounge (with lending library and board games), exclusive gift boutique, and expansive formal and informal gardens featuring two swimming pools and numerous seating areas. Light refreshments are served throughout the day and can be enjoyed in the garden, at the swimming pool or in your room or suite.
Awards
We, at St James, are thrilled to announce that we have again won an AA Award at Indaba
The St James of Knysna attended the Tourism Indaba in Durban last week and had once again competed in the AA Accommodation Awards programme. We are proud to announce that for the 3rd year running St James was selected THE WINNER in the category "LUXURY LODGES". This is for offering accommodation, facilities and service of the Highest Standard in South Africa.
We have now won this award for 2005, 2006 and 2007
Suites
The suites have been luxuriously furnished and styled for ultimate comfort, most with uninterrupted views of the Lagoon. Each suite has a superb bathroom, a spacious lounge, satellite television and telephone.
The Manor
At the Manor there is the luxurious George Rex Suite and the Lady Anne Suite, both with large lagoon facing balconies. Two Deluxe Garden facing Suites, spacious Double Room, elegant dining room, main lounge with Mezzanine Lounge, Paquita Bar and swimming pool are also located there.
The Courtyard
Here 4 Superior Suites, 3 of which are Lagoon facing and all with balconies are located on the upper floor and 3 Deluxe Lagoon facing Suites and two Junior Suites nestle around the Mediterranean courtyard with a private swimming pool.
Leisure
Set in magnificent gardens, this privately owned Country House Hotel has two swimming pools. Other recreational facilities include Boating picnics, Sundowner cruises, Water skiing, Swimming, Games room, Angling, Shopping & Tavern Tours.
Enjoy a Sundowner cruise, water-skiing or sightseeing on the Knysna Lagoon
from our private jetty.
Facilities available in the immediate area: