Welcome to INYATHI GUEST LODGE Knysna, the heart of the Garden Route
A few days in Inyathi and your idea of a guest house will never be the same.
With 11 welcoming wooden chalets, dotted around a thriving forest garden, Inyathi Guest Lodge gives the feeling of a sleepy African village, despite being right in the heart of bustling Knysna! Perfectly positioned within easy walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and the waterfront.
Each chalet is individually decorated with traditional African arts and crafts from different parts of the continent, and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the abundant bird song and beautiful garden scenery. The luxurious Victorian style baths, stained glass windows, crisp cotton linen and comfortable beds, compliment the experience of the African idyll.
A scrumptious buffet style continental and freshly cooked hot breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, where the African savannah intrudes on breakfast, through a local artist’s handiwork and your hosts, Helen and Riaan can help you plan your day’s exploring.
Helen and Riaan have travelled and worked all over Africa and love to share their stories and adventures. Their ambition at Inyathi is to provide great, personal customer service and affordable luxury accommodation, within a relaxed and peaceful setting.
…They also hope to impart some of Africa’s unique, vibrant culture to their guests during their stay. Read More
From the moment you enter Inyathi, you will be met with enthusiastic, helpful staff, beautiful clean surroundings, healthy delicious cooking, a relaxed atmosphere and unique vibrant decor.
Inyathi is an ideal spot for a romantic break or honeymoon, the highlight of a leisurely drive along the garden route or an all expenses paid business trip.
Please visit our Reviews and Guest Book, for quotes by recent guests. Also Discover Knysna to find ideas on how to spend your time whilst you’re with us. You can also email us for more ideas and make Enquiries and Bookings online.
We recommend you stop by, even if just for a chat, and cup of coffee and a taste of African life in Knysna.
Accommodation
Inyathi has eight separate wooden chalets (with Victorian baths and hand showers) and three hotel style rooms (with showers), all of which are situated under the canopy of an indigenous forest garden and each with a private entrance. There are en-suite doubles, a private more luxurious, elevated ‘tree top’ Honeymoon suite and 2 family suites, each with a double/twin bed and comfortable sleeper couch, catering for adults travelling with small children, or twin and triple rooms for adults.All the chalets are en-suite, with washbasins, toilets and either shower cubicles or large Victorian style baths and some with stained glass windows. The chalets are uniquely decorated within the theme of traditional African culture. Wooden statues, pictures, masks and bowls, reed baskets and colourful materials, beads and wall hangings have been placed in every room. All the chalets are non-smoking but each have a private veranda or outside sitting area, to enjoy the abundant birdlife and picturesque environment. The chalets are serviced daily and all are equipped with remote control colour TV, coffee and tea making facilities, heaters and fans, hairdryers, crisp percale cotton linen, towels and toiletries.
Inyathi also happily invites honeymooners and couples looking for a romantic getaway. In the perfectly elevated tree-top honeymoon suite with separate bedroom, bathroom and living room area, along with a large private deck. Please ask about our complimentary honeymoon package which includes luxurious bath robes and welcome toiletries set (including bubble bath etc), candles and a complimentary bottle of bubbly, ice bucket and glasses. There is also the choice of breakfast in the morning room at normal breakfast hours (8-9.30am), or an breakfast-in-bed tray including rolls, muffins, cheeses, ham, fruits and yogurt and tea/coffee to be delivered to your door on request.
