Set on a private 3 acre landscape garden, with dramatic views of the world famous Knysna Heads, is the St James, one of the fines Five Star Country House Hotels on the Garden Route. Attention to detail is the order of the day at St James with the highest standards of service. Guests simply relax and make the most of the many facilities available. This hotel has earned its place among the Leading Independent Hotels of South Africa.

The St James is in the heart of the Garden Route directly on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon (the largest natural Estuary in South Africa) well known for its abundant marine, plant and bird life. the hotel is located within a short distance from the town centre of this seaside village and is nestled in the foothills of the Outeniqua Maintains.

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation at the St James of Knysna, offering 11 suites, 2 Junior Suites and 2 Standard Rooms, has one of the widest choices available in the area appealing to all markets. All rooms are individually decorated overlooking the Knysna Lagoon or manicured gardens. All suites/Rooms have a private bath, separate shower, mini bar, selected DSTV satellite television channels, international direct dial telephone, hair-dryers, bath robes, iron and ironing board and security safes.

FACILITIES

Business assistance including typing, faxes and other routine services are available, as are laundry and dry cleaning. Leisure activities include Swimming (2 private pools), Water skiing, Canoeing, Sundowner Cruises, Angling, Croquet. Nearby one can also enjoy Golfing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Walks through the magnificent Knysna forests, Scuba diving, Deep Sea fishing, Squash and Bird Watching, Whale Watching tours (seasonal), Ocean Yachting, Horse Riding, Unspoilt Beaches, Bicycle and Scooter Hire, The Featherbed Nature Reserve and Historical Steam Train trip (Knysna to George).