Parkes Manor 1 Azalea Street | Knysna 6571 | South Africa | +27 (0) 44 382 0233

Parkes Manor

The grande Dame among
the guest houses in Knysna.

Carefully restored to detail Parkes Manor offers the ultimate hospitality experience. Situated in a large park-like garden the manor house offers beautiful views over the Knysna lagoon.

We are looking very much forward to host you at our wonderful venue.

Parkes Manor is the Grande Dame among the guest houses in Knysna, a timeless classic reviving the charme and elegance of a long gone era but with all the mods and cons of our time.

Book your stay now!

Choose from one of our nine individually decorated suites.

We have three suites that face our beautiful garden and the Knysna lagoon. In addition we have six suites that are back facing, one of it is our family/honeymoon suite.

Why Parkes Manor is the perfect choice?

01.

Ambience

Carefully restored Manor House in a 12000sqm park-like garden.

02.

Food

We offer the best breakfasts and dinners according to our guests.

03.

Service

We go the extra mile with a smile for your most memorable stay.

JohnwithF
JohnwithF
2023-04-06
Unvergesslicher Aufenthalt - im positiven Sinne 3 Nächte durften wir im Parkes Manor verbringen. 3 Nächte welche wir nie vergessen werden. Wir haben unsere Flitterwochen in Südafrika verbracht und haben dadurch die Honeymoon-Suite bekommen, welche rießig war. Aber auch die anderen Zimmer sahen sehr groß und komfortabel aus. Das Hotel bietet auch Abendessen an weil es soooo lecker war haben wir gleich alle drei Abende dort gegessen. Es wird frisch gekocht mit Zutaten aus der Umgebung. Jocelyn war die gute Seele des Hotels. Sie hat uns die besten Speisen auf den Teller gezaubert und uns mit ihrer sehr freundlichen Art verzaubert. Alle Mitarbeiter waren bemüht unseren Aufenthalt unvergesslich zu machen und das ist ihnen gelungen. Die Anlage ist groß und sehr schön gestaltet. Wir bekamen hilfreiche Tipps für Ausflüge und auch was die Umgebung betrifft.
Crystal L
Crystal L
2022-12-21
A Hidden Gem We had a lovely 2 night stay at Parkes Manor. It's such a hidden gem. Thanks to JH and Jocelyn for the warm welcoming and always standing ready to assist with anything. Our room was spacious, tidy and clean. Will definitely be recommending the Manor and will be back for another visit.
Lorna D
Lorna D
2022-12-16
Vegan Friendly We spent four nights at this gracious old house. A lot of B&Bs are equally spotless and offer similar facilities, but what made Parkes Manor outstanding for me, was the vegan savvy management and the excellent vegan breakfasts. Would definitely recommend.
Vielreiser2013
Vielreiser2013
2022-12-10
an exceptional hotel we spent three nights at Park Manor in Knysna in November.It is a very nice residence from the twenties with noble guest rooms and lounges. The breakfast with buffet and additional menu left nothing to be desired.Especially nice is the garden with pool and the view of the bay.The service and care were excellent.
erin464
erin464
2022-10-19
Beautiful Historic Hotel with a Gorgeous View This hotel is located in an old mansion, and it felt like we were staying in a piece of living history. The period details were stunning! We stayed in one of the Suites with a Lagoon View and I can’t recommend it enough. Our room was on the second floor with a huge wraparound balcony (connecting to all the other rooms on the floor but with a small fence separating each) and a gorgeous view of the Knysna waterfront. In addition to a spacious room with a view, the bathroom was also amazing. The rain shower was by far the best of the trip, and I wish we’d had a chance to have a bath in the clawfoot tub. We loved wandering around the hotel and grounds, just taking everything in. At night, there is a little bar in a room off the hotel’s foyer and it was so cool to enjoy a drink while looking at old black and white photos of the family who used to live in the house. I also really enjoyed our breakfast, which is served in another gorgeous room with carved ceilings and an old fireplace, and which includes both a cold buffet and a made-to-order hot meal. The only slight con when it comes to this hotel is that it is located in more of a residential neighborhood. It is still only minutes from everything, but it does mean that you will need to drive to dinner rather than walk. Not a problem at all but just something I wanted to note!
swaino187069
swaino187069
2022-09-05
Highly recommended Honestly can’t rate this place highly enough. We had a room on the first floor at the back of the property - it was huge, very comfortable and quiet. The fixturrs and fittings were plush and the little touches such as the fresh flower cuttings in the room upon arrival made it feel really special. The breakfast was delicious (recommend the pancakes) and we had some laundry done which was returned to us super quickly in half a day (albeit a sunny one!) The manager also went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and gave some great activity recommendations. Highly recommended!
Larne88
Larne88
2022-04-20
Wunderschöne Unterkunft zum Entspannen und Wohlfühlen Wir haben die zwei Nächte in Parkes Manor sehr genossen. Der Empfang war überaus freundlich und das Zimmer sowie das ganze Hotel sehr schön eingerichtet und großzügig. Es liegt am Stadtrand von Knysna und der Garten grenzt an eine vielbefahrene Straße, von der wir im Hotel aber nichts mitbekommen haben, da das Gebäude etwas zurück liegt. In die Stadt läuft man ca. 10 Minuten.Das Zimmer war mit allem notwendigen ausgetattet und makellos sauber.Beim Frühstück konnte man zwischen köstlichen warmen Speisen à la Carte wählen und sich am reichhaltigen Buffet bedienen. Alles war köstlich und toll zubereitet!Das Abendessen konnten wir leider nicht testen, da wir nicht daran gedacht hatten, uns bereits am Vortag dafür anzumelden.Absolut empfehlenswertes Hotel, auch für mehrere Nächte!
Mathilde VB
Mathilde VB
2022-03-08
Amazing stay at Parkes Manor! We spent 3 nights of our honeymoon in Parkes Manor and would definitely come again! The service was impeccable and the hosts are very warm and friendly. Everything is very clean and the breakfast was amazing. Best we’ve had so far!
paulgray1
paulgray1
2022-01-21
Amazing place set in beautiful gardens We had the most amazing stay. The hotel is beautiful and erupt homely. The staff were brilliant and so helpful particularly Albert who recommended restaurants and places to visit. Our room was spacious and spotlessly clean and the breakfasts were exceptional.We enjoyed our stay so much that we extended it as it really was so good.
ephesus1964
ephesus1964
2022-01-09
Outstanding 5 Star This is an amazing place. Not enough superlatives to describe it really. Spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and a beautifully warm welcome. We were made to feel very special and nothing was a problem. Will definitely be back. Thank you so much.
Craig
Craig
2023-05-01
10
Awesome. Spectacular, Breathtaking....I'm running out of superlatives. Overall incredible value ☺ This place is rich in history and has been around for almost 100 years yet it has been exceptionally maintained and is clean, tidy and breathtakingly beautiful. This is a world class accommodation, very centrally located to everything in Knysna. The moment you arrive, the first thing that catches your attention is the spectacular view over the Knysna lagoon from an elevated vantage point. The sounds of birds, the amazing garden and surrounding Knysna forest just puts you in an a complete mode of relaxation. From the moment we arrived the staff made us feel welcome. The room we stayed in was very spacious and with a soft carpet our baby son enjoyed himself crawling up and down with more than enough space. We particular enjoyed the huge bath tub. During loadshedding the internet remained on so we could continue to browse. When we arrived in our room the bed and bathroom were decorated with roses and flowers. You just feel like kings and queens when you walk in there. The hosts went over and above for us, throwing in random cappuccino's and malva puddings, offering to warm up our food etc... Breakfast was exceptional with a wide variety. You have access to the living room which has an amazing fireplace. I could sit there and do some work unhindered with complete privacy. You can either eat lunch or supper in your room or there are seats and tables in the restaurant area and also outside on the front porch or on the patio outside your room. Swimming pool is great. There's just so much I can write about this amazing venue and I'd still feel that what I'm writing doesn't do it justice because it is just superb. ☹ Not applicable
Sieglinde
Sieglinde
2023-04-27
9.0
Wunderschönes altes Haus mit viel Atmosphäre ☺Wunderschönes altes Haus mit viel Atmosphäre. Die Zimmer sind groß und sehr schön ausgestattet und alles blitzsauber. Das Frühstück war so ziemlich das beste von den vielen auf unserer Reise. Sehr vielfältig, viel Obst und leckere Pfannkuchen. Die Lage ist auch sehr schön ruhig, sobald die große Straße an der das Haus in zweiter Reihe steht, abends weniger befahren wird. Der Blick vom Balkon auf das Wasser ist toll, ebenso der Garten rund ums Haus. Das Personal ist super nett und sehr zuvorkommend. ☹Der einzige Minuspunkt ist die vielbefahrene Straße.
Ah-yeun
Ah-yeun
2023-04-17
10
☺Le site est extraordinaire à 10 min à pied du waterfront
Janine
Janine
2023-04-15
9.0
Tolles Ambiente in einer wunderschönen Gegend mit herzlichen Gastgebern. ☺Sehr nette Gastgeber, tolles Ambiente, tolles Frühstücksbuffet. Die Lage ist gut , um auch zu Fuss ins Örtchen zu gehen. ☹Die Möbel wirkten etwas „in die Jahre gekommen“, aber schmälerte nicht den Aufenthalt ansich
Allen
Allen
2023-04-10
10
Exceptional ☺ The view was ok ☹ The view from the room
Dov
Dov
2023-04-09
10
☺המקום יפהפה, מרוהט בטוב טעם, חדר מרווח מאוד, הכל נקי ומוקפד עד לפרטים הקטנים. ג'ן היה קשוב, נעים, דאג לשלוח כביסה עבורנו ערב לפני עזיבתנו, מחוץ לשעות המקובלות... לפני צאתנו צייד אותנו בהמלצות להמשך דרכנו. ארוחת בוקר איכותית ומגוונת (יחסית).
Sandra
Sandra
2023-04-06
10
Exceptional ☺ Spacious room and very comfortable - we stayed 3 nights. Great breakfast and was warm enough to eat on the verandah outside overlooking the gardens and water. Staff were brilliant and very friendly and helpful. ☹ nothing. all was good.
Adrian
Adrian
2023-04-04
10
Superb in every way,short walk to waterfront,beautiful grounds,we loved our stay Adrian and Penny ☺ This is a beautiful old Manor House with beautifully furnished rooms,stunning views of Knysna lagoon.Made to order breakfast was first class and the choices exceptional.Lovely helpful staff,just a magical stay.
Anne-marie
Anne-marie
2023-03-28
9.0
Wonderful ☺ Location was great walking distance to waterfront shops restaurants. Great helpful friendly hosts and staff. Many facilities. Excellent bedding nice garden and Pool area. ☹ Nothing
Romy
Romy
2023-03-27
10
Exceptional

Parkes Manor goes green!

No more load sheddings at Parkes Manor – thanks to our new solar power plant. We will be up to 80% off the grid to preserve our precious environment. The solar panels were carefully installed at the back roof to not harm the historical character of the building.

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