Located in Knysna, Big Tree House Lodge is in the suburbs and in the mountains. Knysna Quays and Featherbed Boat Cruises are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Knysna Waterfront and Friday Market. Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Knysna travel guide
Big Tree House Lodge provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Outdoor pool access nearby
Free self parking
Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
12 bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Big Tree House Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Big Tree House Lodge located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Garden Route National Park, and Knysna Lagoon. Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Big Tree House Lodge Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.2
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9.8
Staff & service
9.2
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
11 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Brilliant property, spotlessly clean with spectacular view across the lagoon to the Heads. Owners extremely helpful and friendly. Top Notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Priya
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
excellent facilities and a wonderful view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Peter
12 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Absolutely perfect
Been over to sa on several occasions over 30 yrs and stayed in lots of different accommodations but this topped them all. Absolutely fabulous on all counts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Simone
15 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ein schönes Haus mit einem tollen Ausblick. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Frank
24 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles gut
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent
DOMINIK
9 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We loved that place! Wonderful view, wonderful house and garden! We were delighted with all the details about that place!
Lovely large accommodation, great view overlooking Knysna lagoon. A winding drive up to house and a steep driveway in. Very peaceful. Staff very helpful.
Sehr schöne und großzügig geschnittene Cottages mit einem fantastischen Blick auf die Lagune.
Die Gastgeber sind sehr hilfsbereit und super nett. Tolle Unterkunft - wir kommen gerne wieder.
The accommodation is modern, fresh and clean. The staff/proprietors were very friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic. The cabins are located on a hill with outstanding views of the Knysna lagoon. It was very good value for money.
Having said all that, if you are thinking of visiting in winter, consider how important your comfort is. The units are not insulated at all and the heating is completely inadequate. The bedrooms were cold and damp. It was more like sleeping in a tent than in a cabin. In the mornings, the indoor temperature fell well below 10C and the walls, windows and floors were covered with condensation. It was extremely uncomfortable.
It is a lovely place, but we will never stay there again during the winter months June-August.