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Guest House The Lazy Lion

Name: Guest House The Lazy Lion
Address: 45 Circular Drive, Knysna, ZA
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.8

45 Circular Drive

9.8/10280 reviews

|Updated: Jul 5, 2026

About Guest House The Lazy Lion

Near the Knysna Heads and the forested ridge above the lagoon, Guest House The Lazy Lion occupies a quiet residential position on Circular Drive, away from the harbour-front noise but within a short drive of the waterfront restaurants and Thesen Island.

The property carries a 9.8 rating across 280 reviews — an unusually consistent score suggesting repeat visitors and attentive hosts rather than a large operation. Rooms are guesthouse-scale, suited to travellers pausing between the Garden Route's eastern and western stretches.

Knysna's central market runs on Saturdays near the waterfront, and the Featherbed Nature Reserve ferry departs from the quay roughly ten minutes by car. The Outeniqua hiking trail is accessible from trailheads within a few kilometres of Circular Drive.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskRoom serviceTerraceGardenHeatingDaily housekeepingLaundryOutdoor swimming poolDesignated smoking areaShuttle serviceWake-up servicePacked lunchesCarpetedWake-up service/Alarm clockSocket near the bedClothes rackToilet paperTowelsBathtub or showerPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerBathtubShowerFlat-screen TVWine/ChampagneSpecial diet meals (on request)Breakfast in the roomMinibarInternetOutdoor furnitureGarden viewViewDeskWardrobe or closetInvoice providedPrivate check-in/outConciergeExpress check-in/outFax/PhotocopyingFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertySmoke alarmsSecurity alarmSafeAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesDelivered food covered securelyFood can be delivered to guest accommodationShared lounge/TV areaCyclingGame roomSun deckLinensBoard games/Puzzles24-hour securityContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningBeach umbrellasBeach chairs/LoungersElectric kettleKey accessBathrobeTea/Coffee makerCoffee machineStreaming service (like Netflix)Picnic areaUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyHikingExtra long beds (> 6.5 ft)Golf course (within 2 miles)Landmark viewDivingFishingBeachBalconyCanoeingWindsurfingMountain viewSnorkelingAdults onlyPool viewHearing accessibleRiver viewLake viewExecutive lounge accessAir conditioning