The Graywood Hotel, Knysna
About the Hotel
The Graywood Hotel is located in the heart of Knysna, South Africa, embodying a unique indigenous concept that reflects the area's rich timber history and surrounding forests. The hotel features a striking lobby with yellowwood trunks and impressive stained glass windows, creating a serene atmosphere for guests. As a base, it offers easy access to Knysna and the Garden Route's scenic attractions. The hotel stands out for its blend of history, culture, and modern amenities.
Location
Situated on Gray Street, the hotel is just a short walk from the Knysna Waterfront, where shops and restaurants abound. It is conveniently located only 400 meters from various attractions, including boating activities on the lagoon. The hotel is well positioned for easy day trips along the Garden Route, with Plettenberg Bay reachable within a 25-minute drive. Public transportation options are accessible, providing further ease of travel for guests.
Rooms
The Graywood Hotel offers a total of 106 rooms across two wings, catering to diverse needs with Standard and Luxury options. Rooms are elegantly designed, featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, in-room safes, and flat-screen TVs. Visitors will find a blend of comfort and style, showcased through the indigenous woodwork and traditional decor. The recently renovated bathrooms enhance the overall guest experience.
Eat & Drink
A variety of dining choices are available within the hotel, including a refurbished restaurant that serves a lavish breakfast buffet. Guests can also enjoy the Coffee Pot, offering hot beverages and homemade pastries, providing a cozy spot near the pool area. The hotel's new bar features a selection of local beverages, creating a lively setting for relaxation after a day of exploring the area. Nearby restaurants add to the culinary experience, featuring fresh seafood and local delicacies.
Leisure & Business
The Graywood Hotel includes multiple leisure options, such as a sparkling pool set in landscaped gardens and a spa with sauna facilities. Guests have access to outdoor patio seating for relaxation, and meeting facilities are available for business needs. Activities nearby include wildlife encounters and adventure sports, enhancing the leisure aspect of the stay. Internet connectivity is available throughout the hotel, ensuring guests can stay connected.
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Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel offers very adequate rooms for groups of 3 or 4, although lacking balconies for private relaxation. The location is convenient with attractions nearby, but noise from the coach park can be disturbing. The service is excellent and accommodating, and the dining options are outstanding. However, the breakfast could use more variety. Overall, a nice choice for a stay in Knysna.
The hotel offers a lovely stay with spacious, spotless rooms surrounding a tropical courtyard and pool. The welcome drink and organized luggage handling add a nice touch. Service is top-notch with friendly staff speaking Afrikaans. The location is convenient for exploring the marina and waterfront area, despite needing a fresher appearance. Dining is enjoyable, especially with the omelette station. Overall, a great value for a comfortable stay.
The hotel offers spacious and new rooms with comfortable beds and a lovely view of the tropical gardens and pool. The service was impressive, although there was a slight hiccup with the reservation initially. The location is convenient, especially for short stays, with good dining options nearby. The dining experience was a mix of good and average, but the facilities overall were great.
The hotel is a bit disappointing, with really small rooms that feel cramped and damp. The wood encasement makes it noisy, especially with the nearby tourist coach park causing morning disturbances with revving coaches. On the bright side, the location is convenient for restaurant visits.
The hotel offers a convenient location for exploring Knysna, but the rooms had several issues including noise, odor, and lack of privacy. The service was personalized and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
The hotel offers clean and small but cozy rooms despite some foul smells and noise issues. The service is attentive and friendly, with a nice touch of train-themed decor. The location is convenient with friendly staff, but the appearance could use a refresh. The dining experience is pleasant but with limited options. The facilities are satisfactory.
The hotel is in a convenient location in Knysna, close to the waterfront area and near the harbor's bars and restaurants. The rooms are small but clean and well-maintained. The service was friendly and cooperative, adding a personal touch to our stay. The dining experience offered good options, with a slight overcrowding issue at times. The facilities were satisfactory, although improvements could be made.
Upon my stay at the hotel, I found the rooms to be a bit disappointing as they were cold, musty, and had various maintenance issues. However, the service was exceptional, with knowledgeable and friendly staff. The location was convenient, with easy access to attractions and dining options. The dining experience was mediocre, but the facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
The hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with friendly staff in a great location, but dining options may be limited. The pool area is well-maintained and enjoyable. Overall, good value for money.
I stayed at a hotel that had comfortable and clean rooms with a nice welcome touch of a drink and luggage stickers for easy identification. The only downside was the rooms facing a veranda, making it a bit too exposed to outside view. The service was friendly and helpful overall, although there was a temporary hiccups with our reservation. The location was excellent, close to the Knysna Waterfront and other charming spots, but the dining experience left something to be desired with limited options.
The hotel offers a mixed experience with some positives like friendly staff and a great location near the waterfront, but some drawbacks including rooms with privacy concerns and a potential noise issue from the nearby tourist coach park.
The hotel offers clean and neat rooms with thoughtful touches to enhance the stay, but there are some room issues like a foul smell and a noisy location near a tourist coach park. The service is friendly and attentive, with a charming train-themed interior. The location is convenient for exploring nearby attractions despite needing some refreshing. The dining experience could be improved with more variety in the menu. Overall, a comfortable stay with room for enhancement.
The hotel offers comfortable and clean rooms with little special treats to make guests feel special, despite needing updates. The service was friendly, although there was a slight hiccup with the reservation initially. The location is perfect for exploring the Knysna Waterfront and nearby attractions. The dining options varied from excellent to disappointing. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with friendly staff in a great location near good restaurants, although the room layout may lack privacy and be a bit noisy at times.
The hotel offers spacious rooms with a unique feature of a tree full of weaver birds making their nests right outside our room. While the views were lovely, the lack of privacy due to the room's layout was a downside. The service was exceptional, providing great local recommendations. The location is convenient for accessing the waterfront area, although noise could be a concern. Dining options varied from wonderful to disappointing. Facilities were adequate for a short stopover.
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