Near Pledge Nature Reserve
With a stay at aha The Rex Hotel in Knysna, you'll be in the suburbs, just a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 13 minutes by foot from Pledge Nature Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Knysna Quays and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Featherbed Boat Cruises.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Afrikaans, English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Covered parking
Secured parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Gym
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Spa
Bar
Standard Twin Room
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
90.6%
Closest airports
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
34.4 km / 21.4 mi
George (GRJ)
71 km / 44.1 mi
What's nearby
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pledge Nature Reserve
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Knysna Waterfront
1.6 km / 1 mi
Knysna Quays
1.6 km / 1 mi
Featherbed Boat Cruises
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Knysna Lagoon
2 km / 1.2 mi
Thesen Island
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Garden Route National Park
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Friday Market
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Knysna Golf Club
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Bollard Bay
7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Leisure Isle
8.1 km / 5 mi
Simola Golf Course
8.1 km / 5 mi
Eastern Head View Point
8.1 km / 5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Gym
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Spa
Bar
Air conditioning
Room service
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Covered parking
Secured parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Pool sun loungers
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Covered parking
Secured parking
Things to do
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Outdoors
Pool umbrellas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Pool sun loungers
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
Afrikaans
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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