Award-winning guest house

Having won multiple traveller and review awards, The Lazy Lion prides itself being one of the best in the industry when it comes to guest satisfaction and luxury standards. When you visit us, you're experiencing some of the best Knysna has to offer.

Booking.com

In 2026, we were awarded a Traveller Review Award for having an average score of 9.8 out of 10 out of countless reviews from our happy guests. We strive to give the best service possible, and we're happy our guests can experience a top-class accommodation. We are incredibly grateful for this recognition.

Luxury Travel Guide

We are winners in the category "Best Boutique Guest House of the Year - South Africa"
We're incredibly grateful to be recognised by Luxury Travel Guide, this is such a prestigious award. When you book at The Lazy Lion, you enjoy the best the country has to offer when it comes to luxury accommodations, and we will stride to be in the running of these awards year after year, our promise to quality and hospitality.

We Pricematch.

Support us by booking directly through our website, and we will match the price you find on other booking platforms!

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FREE WIFI

SECURE PARKING

COFFEE & TEA

BREAKFAST

All You Need On-site

some delicious homemade sandwiches
we bake all of our bread ourselves
some yummy chocolate pastry

Relax and unwind at The Lazy Lion. Read a book, play an engaging board- or cardgame, or watch TV together in our lounge, accessible to everyone. Our pool offers a perfect place for relaxation and fun. Experience the best of comfort and leisure at The Lazy Lion Guest House. Book your stay today and enjoy all the amenities we have to offer!

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Contact us

RICARDO

+27 72 940 3644

ELLA

+27 64 601 4208

EMAIL

[email protected]

ADDRESS

45 Circular Drive
6501 Knysna
South Africa