Isola Bella Guest House
21 Hart Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571, South Africa
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21 Hart Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571, South Africa
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Garden
- Golf Course
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Library
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Shared kitchen
- On-site parking
- Designated Smoking Area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Off-Site parking
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- English
- Italian
- Fire extinguishers
- Bicycle parking
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Food delivery
- Body thermometer available
- Daily disinfection
- Laundry services
- Non-smoking property
- Physical/social distancing guidelines

















































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Sharon (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Isola Bella must have the best location in Knysna. The host is wonderful and the staff are the most polite, friendly people you can imagine.
Sally (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
There are stunning views of the Knysna Heads. We were visiting friends on Leisure Isle so the position was perfect. We were upgraded so had the very spacious apartment. Wonderful stay!
Andre (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Emma (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautifully decorated, delightful staff, very comfortable bed and fantastic location just by the lagoon. We had a really wonderful stay.
Beth (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The property and location are amazing! The host is exceptional and friendly! We will be coming back for sure!
Frans (Couple)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The property is located in a beautiful and safe area. The house is generally luxurious.
Unfortunately the guesthouse we were expecting — based on the impression which the pictures on Booking.com and other platforms created — was not what we got.
From the pictures we saw, it appeared to suggest that we would have our own complete and private cottage with a balcony. What we got was a room in a large house with an en-suite bathroom. The small kitchenette and living/dining area was to be shared with guests in two other rooms. One gets the impression that this guesthouse was forced out of a very large house without any regard for the needs of the guests.
Furthermore, we found the house — or at least the area of the house we stayed in — to be aged and in need of a spruce up. In our “private suite” we found the bedroom okay, but lacking adequate storage. We found the bathroom attached to our “private suite” to be small and dated. The shower was not up to standard and the heated towel rail did not work. The most disappointing part of the bathroom was the large, cheap, and half-used shower gel and hand/body cream. One of the supposedly clean towels also had an inexplicable stain on it.
The shared kitchenette is very small and has limited and dated appliances. It is in need of an upgrade and improvement.
Generally one gets the impression that the owner/manager is trying to cut corners by saving wherever possible (for instance she begged us to switch of all lights when not using a room/area; uses large, cheap products in the bathroom), which results in a quality compromise. This, while the owner/manager charges the same as more modern and luxurious guesthouses in the same area.
Parking is next to the street. The area is, however, safe.
There are many stairs, so pack light.
Generally we were very disappointed in this guesthouse and we would not recommend it at all, especially if you want some privacy.
Chitjana (Couple)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Craig (Couple)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great Guesthouse in a lovely part of the world. The beach is a very short walk away, but you can be in the sea within 30 seconds of leaving your room by way of steps leading in from the very quiet road.
Kevill (Couple)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Mohlomi (Couple)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Johnson (Group Traveler)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Herman (Couple)
stayed in December, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Van (Family with young children)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The situation of the guest house right on the Lagoon is spectacular!The guest house is comfortable, luxurious and tastefully appointed.It is peaceful, restful and Marisa is lovely ,warm and welcoming.All the staff are pleasant and always helpful.We had a wonderful,rejuvenating break and would love to come back.
Everything was perfect.
Esther (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful appartment, very nice location with beautiful view over Knysna lagoon from the balcony. Our host Marisa was very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay!
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Thenadu (Couple)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent location, very relaxing and very clean.
Jacquidk (Couple)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nadine (Couple)
stayed in July, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Wonderful location, close to the famous East Head Cafe, which is great for breakfast. We enjoyed cozy dinners at the local pub, the Bozun's Arms. And listening to the incoming tide from the balcony. The house and gardens are cared for and clean.
Nel (Couple)
stayed in June, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Brittany (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Isola Bella is such a lovely guest house in the best location to escape the business of central Knysna! The host Marisa and staff (Evelyn and Edna) are honestly so lovely and welcoming and I would definitely book my accommodation here next time I travel to Knysna :)
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Aakhil (Couple)
stayed in June, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We expected c;leaning services and when you on holiday, you don't expect to still wash and clean the dishes
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Area information
- Plettenberg Airport - 15.25 mi
- Wilderness Railroad Station - 28.54 mi
- Knysna Golf Club - 1.26 mi
- Pezula Golf Club - 1.89 mi
- Simola Golf Course - 4.67 mi
- Plettenberg Bay Golf Course - 16.44 mi
- Goose Valley Golf Club - 18.47 mi
- George Golf Club - 36.57 mi
- Links Golf Course - 40.27 mi
- Mossel Bay Golf Club - 53.89 mi
- Oudtshoorn Golf Course - 58.73 mi
- Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach - 3.63 mi
- Santos Beach - 53.45 mi
- Plettenberg Bay Polo Field - 18.43 mi
- Bitou river - 18.56 mi
- Keurbooms River Nature Reserve - 19.76 mi
- Lakes Area National Park - 20.58 mi
- Lanwood Snake Park - 22.35 mi
- Knysna Elephant Park - 33.66 mi
- Tsitsikamma National Park - 37.82 mi
- Tsitsikamma Nasionale Park - 48.70 mi
- Tsitsikammabos en Seekus Nasionale Park - 49.06 mi
- Cango Wildlife Ranch - 59.95 mi
- Bramon Wine Estate - 22.37 mi
- Barnyard Theatre - 24.29 mi
- Knysna the Heads - 0.55 mi
- Knysna Waterfront - 2.28 mi
- Featherbed Boat Cruises - 2.49 mi
- Noetsiestrand - 3.76 mi
- Knysna Forest - 4.88 mi
- Goukamma Nature Reserve - 7.48 mi
- Plettenbergbaai - 14.58 mi
- Prince Alfred Pass - 14.67 mi
- Birds of Eden - 17.75 mi
- Robberg Nature Reserve - 18.12 mi
- Robberg - 18.77 mi
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary - 25.16 mi
- Elephant Sanctuary - 26.16 mi
- Mill Mohair - 26.32 mi
- Natures Way Farm Stall - 27.13 mi
- Eddie Honniball - 37.49 mi
- Outeniqua Pass - 38.49 mi
- Vlakteplaas - 44.60 mi
- Le Roux - 51.35 mi
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 52.76 mi
- Diaz Musuem - 53.20 mi
- Diaz Strand - 54.75 mi
- Robinson Pass - 57.64 mi
- Swartberg Pass - 59.64 mi
- Ostrich Farm - 59.75 mi
- Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 59.92 mi
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Isola Bella Guest House
21 Hart Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571, South Africa