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Leisure Isle Lodge is a stylish and charming lodge ideally set in a beautiful and secluded location on a tiny island in Knysna Lagoon, right at the heart of the Garden Route. Leisure Isle itself is steeped in history with grand mansions sitting alongside cosy beach cottages, but this lodge is designed in a classic, stylish and warm style with a theme of greens and whites carried across by lilies, orchids and bamboo.

The elegant and bright restaurant overlooks the lagoon - and the outside pool area is a great place to relax in the sun on a comfy chair or lounger - but when you're not relaxing at the lodge or swimming in the lagoon, take some time to explore the island and the bustling town of Knysna. Spend an afternoon browsing Knysna's art galleries and boutiques, take a boat trip to the Knysna Heads or explore the small boat harbour. You're also well placed to access the long list of Garden Route activities that ranges from visits to elephant sanctuaries and long deserted beaches to forest canopy tours and whale watching.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Luxury Lodge of the year at the 2010 AA Awards

highlights

  • Stylish & intimate boutique guesthouse
  • Scenic island location on the Knysna Lagoon overlookin the Heads
  • Easy access to the lagoon & local beaches
  • Stay in the suites overlooking the lagoon - luxurious, spacious and have great sweeping views
  • Be sure to dine at the award-winning in-house restaurant

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Facilities

Leisure Isle Lodge has a lovely private swimming pool area and an indulgent spa that offers a range of pampering treatments. The stylish lounge and bar area looks out over Knysna Lagoon and, along with the veranda, makes an excellent place for a sundowner drink at the end of the day.

On chilly days, cuddle up around the fireplace in the guest lounge with a coffee or glass of red wine. Mountain bikes and canoes for exploring the lagoon and surrounding areas are available at Leisure Isle Lodge and guests have full membership privileges at the world-class Pezula Championship and Simola Golf Courses.

General Facilities

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    Bar
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    Secure Parking
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    Spa
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    Swimming Pool
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    Internet facilities
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    Restaurant

Dining

Award-winning Daniela's Restaurant is positioned overlooking Bollard Bay and the lagoon.

You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in this intimate, light and relaxed restaurant or out on the veranda.

Junior Garden Facing Suite

The 11 individually decorated rooms at Leisure Isle Lodge are all equipped with ceiling fans, under floor heating, a mini bar and satellite television. The spacious en suite bathrooms feature heated towel rails for the hotel's big fluffy towels. The rooms either have magnificent views of the lagoon or open out onto the lovely garden and pool area.

Junior Garden Facing Suite AMENITIES

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    En-suite shower only
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    Hairdryer
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities
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    Telephone
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    Television
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    Underfloor heating
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    Wi-fi available in room
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    Mini Bar

Activities

  • Biking
  • Canoe trails
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Wind-surfing
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 $80 Bed & Breakfast
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 30 Apr 2014 $100 Bed & Breakfast

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • The Leisure Isle Lodge was also wonderful: we enjoyed the setting, the breakfasts and dinners and the very nice upgraded room that we received!

    Dale Matthews, May 2012

  • Leisure Isle is a lovely property.

    Letitia Campbell, April 2012

  • This place was wondeful, even our room was upgrated to better, bigger room over looking the lake with fantastic scenery. The crew as usual is very friendly & helpful , the food was also great , also would love to be there again

    Ahmed Osman, March 2012

  • Leisure Isle Lodge in Knysna - such a beautiful, well-designed guesthouse, the staff are all welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. On arrival we found that our Junior Garden Facing Suite had been upgraded to a Superior Sea Facing Suite, which was gorgeous, and fantastically comfortable. The managers take time to chat to all the guests, offer suggestions for outings and restaurants, make bookings for activities and provide transport to and from town in the evenings. Not surprised they win so many awards, and the restaurant is fab too!

    Vanessa Gibson, November 2011

  • Our accommodations at Leisure Isle Lodge were extremely nice because we got upgraded to a very nice suite overlooking the Knysna Bay and the Heads. The service there was outstanding from the front desk to the housekeepers to the restaurant staff. We felt very welcome and special. While staying in Knysna we visited the Heads and had several good meals. We also visited Monkey Land and Tenikwa (the Cheetah place).

    Pam Farley, July 2010

  • All I can say is WOW, what a gorgeous place. The decor, colours and layout of the lodge make you feel instantly relaxed. We were met by very helpful, friendly staff who helped us book all our activities for the duration of our stay. The rooms where spacious and very comfortably decorated with a view over the lagoon. Breakfasts where lovely with the Chef adding her own special dish for each day. We ate at Daniela's restaurant at the lodge one night and had a fantastic meal. Highly recommended! All in all it was a fantastic trip and I will be recommending the Leisure Isle lodge to any one travelling to the area.

    Julie Payne, September 2009

  • What a delightful place, warm welcome from Barbara Cook and team [not the owner but did an excellent job of looking after the guests] whole place spotless, the food here was excellent amongst the best we had and friendliest staff, housekeeping was top class.

    Ian Stirling, April 2009

  • Leisure Island Lodge had superb food AND it was directly across the lagoon from our friends house so it was the perfect location for us. Thank you for planning a perfect trip , thank you for all of your selections and planning. It all worked out very well.

    Lynda Coomber, October 2008

  • At Leisure Isle Lodge we were upgraded from a garden room to their "penthouse" suite so we had a couple of enormous rooms overlooking the lagoon.

    Lillian Choy, September 2008

  • The accommodations on Leisure Isle were very nice - we enjoyed the hotel and went to the heads, hiked in the national forest and had a fantastic meal at Firefly.

    Laura Yecies, August 2008

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Candice McCarthy

Candice McCarthy

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"This is my favourite property in Knysna as it just oozes luxury! I loved the location, excellent service and an overall superb experience. This is one to come back to!"

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Leisure Isle Lodge in Knysna - such a beautiful, well-designed guesthouse, the staff are all welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. On arrival we found that our Junior Garden Facing Suite had been upgraded to a Superior Sea Facing Suite, which was gorgeous, and fantastically comfortable. The managers take time to chat to all the guests, offer suggestions for outings and restaurants, make bookings for activities and provide transport to and from town in the evenings. Not surprised they win so many awards, and the restaurant is fab too!

Vanessa Gibson, November 2011 >View more reviews