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Knysna Elephant Park Lodge

Plettenberg Bay , Farm 428, Harkerville On N2 Between Knysna & Plettenberg Bay (Show on Map)

9.2

Excellent

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Summary of reviewsThe Knysna Elephant Park Lodge offers a unique and unforgettable experience for animal lovers with its location within the elephant park itself. Guests can witness the elephants up close from their well-equipped and stylish rooms, some of which have windows overlooking the elephant sleep area. The lodge offers comfortable and spacious rooms, although some negative reviews mention thin walls between rooms and outdated bathrooms. The breakfast is generally satisfactory with some mixed comments, while the dinner has a mix of positive and negative experiences. The staff is wonderful and helpful, going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The beds are comfortable and cozy with many guests complimenting them as the best they've ever slept on. The lodge offers luxury, comfort and cleanliness in a beautiful setting, making for a "very great experience." Overall, guests highly recommend this brilliant place, especially for families with children, as it's sure to be one of the highlights of their trip.
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The unit features a minibar, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is featured for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony The spacious double room provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room The spacious twin/double room features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Family Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. This family room features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 3 beds.

Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

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Guest Reviews

9.2

Excellent

Location

The Knysna Elephant Park Lodge is a unique and special accommodation located within the elephant park itself. Guests can witness the elephants sleeping and resting just steps away from their rooms and even observe them from the balcony. The lodge has a direct access to the elephant house and guests can take in the view of the park from their lovely and well-equipped rooms. Although it may be relatively secluded, the location is great for those who want to have an unforgettable experience with the elephants. However, if you plan to explore the surrounding areas, it may be a bit out of the way. Nevertheless, the location, rooms and of course, the elephants, make this an amazing place to stay for animal lovers.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Knysna Elephant Park Lodge, according to guest reviews, is generally satisfactory with some mixed comments. Although some guests found the breakfast basic and slightly oily or limited, others praised it as delicious, lovely and amazing with good variety and add-on options at reasonable prices. Some guests also enjoyed sitting outside to eat and loved the unique experience of sleeping next to elephants. The staff was helpful in accommodating guests' needs, such as organizing takeaway breakfast or arranging the schedule for feeding tours and the breakfast was plentiful. However, the service could be slow at times and some guests found it touristy or not up to par compared to other places they've eaten in Africa. Overall, the breakfast at Knysna Elephant Park Lodge is a decent option for guests to start their day while enjoying the scenic surroundings and close proximity to elephants.

Dinner

Guests reviews of the dinner at Knysna Elephant Park Lodge are a mix of positive and negative experiences. Many guests enjoyed the restaurant and the meals, finding the food to be delicious and very well-priced. Some guests also appreciated the option to have dinner brought to their lodges. However, negative comments revolved around the restaurant's early closing time, which resulted in some guests having to find supper elsewhere. Some guests also complained of slow service and long waiting times. Some felt that the food was basic or only 'okay.' It is important to note that the restaurant closes quite early and guests need to order dinner before 5 pm, causing less convenience to guests who prefer observing the elephants once dinner is concluded. However, while dinner options might not be ideal for all guests, the lodge offers microwaves in some of their rooms to heat up food that has been delivered earlier.

Rooms

The Knysna Elephant Park Lodge offers a unique experience of being able to sleep next to elephants. Guests can observe the elephants from their beautifully furnished and equipped rooms, some of which have windows overlooking the elephant sleep area or even a corner spa bath. The lodge offers comfortable and spacious rooms, although some negative reviews mention thin walls between rooms and outdated bathrooms. The highlight for guests was the opportunity to see and hear the elephants up close. The lodge also offers a lounge area for guests to relax and enjoy the stunning views. The cleanliness of the accommodations was a common positive praise. Overall, guests were impressed with the stylish and tasteful decor of the rooms and the excellent treatment of the animals by the lodge.

Beds

The Knysna Elephant Park Lodge boasts of comfortable and cozy accommodations perfect for a relaxing stay. Many guests have complimented the beds, describing them as the best they've ever slept on. The beds were not only comfortable, but also equipped with electric blankets for added warmth. The lounge area, featuring leather couches, was also a highlight of the guests' stay as it provided the perfect spot to unwind with a glass of wine in the evenings. Aside from the great bedding, the accommodation was also very clean and all-around great experience. Although some guests would have preferred twin beds, the general consensus was positive with one guest even describing the bed and pillows as the best.

Cleanliness

Knysna Elephant Park Lodge offers a clean and comfortable accommodation with stunning views overlooking the elephants. Despite a few minor gripes with the cleanliness of the restaurant's tables, chairs and dishes, guests generally praise the cleanliness of the lodging. Positive reviews emphasize that the property is spotlessly clean and everything is well run, making for a "very great experience." Guests appreciate the lodge's peaceful tranquility and close proximity to the elephants. Rooms are particularly lovely, clean, tastefully decorated and very well organized. Though some guests note that the showers need an upgrade and that there may be some old dirt on basin and shower tiles, the overall impression is that the rooms are "neat and tidy." Ultimately, guests feel that Knysna Elephant Park offers luxury, comfort and cleanliness in a beautiful setting.

Staff

Knysna Elephant Park Lodge has a wonderful and helpful staff who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. Visitors praised the friendly and well-groomed staff at the restaurant, reception and with the elephants. Guides are knowledgeable and patient, engaging with guests in their groups. The elephant keepers are particularly friendly and committed, treating the animals with respect and space. While there were some exceptions, the majority of the staff were described as extremely nice, courteous and professional. Overall, visitors had an unforgettable experience largely due to the exceptional service provided by the incredible and accommodating staff.

4 Star

The Knysna Elephant Park Lodge is a four-star hotel that offers an exceptional and unique experience with elephants. The elephants are well taken care of and guests can support a good cause while having a lovely experience. Although the rooms are a bit noisy, they are beautiful and provide a budget-friendly option for guests to stay for a night. The handlers are excellent but could be more gentle with their charges and guests suggest adding blankets to use in the viewing area, which can get quite cold. Overall, guests highly recommend this brilliant place, especially for families with children, as it's sure to be one of the highlights of their trip.

No, Knysna Elephant Park Lodge doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Knysna Elephant Park Lodge.

No, Knysna Elephant Park Lodge doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Knysna Elephant Park Lodge.

No, Knysna Elephant Park Lodge doesn't have a gym.

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