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The Russel Hotel

3.0 star property
Feel your worries fade away as you take in breathtaking views from this beachside haven. Discover why guests love its unbeatable blend of relaxation and convenience.

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Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Corner Long, Graham and Unity Street, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Knysna Quays - 14 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront - 14 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 14 min walk
  • Thesen Island - 15 min walk
  • Leisure Isle - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪African Bean - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Persello's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Louis' Restaurant & Pub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Russel Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
An airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Russel Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Russel Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Russel Hotel Knysna
Russel Knysna
The Russel Hotel Hotel
The Russel Hotel Knysna
The Russel Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Is The Russel Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Russel Hotel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Russel Hotel on Mar 25, 2025 start from CA $61.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Russel Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Russel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Russel Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does The Russel Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Russel Hotel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are also within 15 minutes.

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The Russel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

COLIN Andrew

Safe,easy parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ANDRE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

M W

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Iviwe

Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice room with fridge and dishes to use. Breakfast had many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joana

8/10 Good

MARCELE AMABILE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ficamos no 3º andar, não tinha elevador e não nos ajudaram com as malas. Além disso, a água estava com uma cor estranha e parecia ser reutilizada.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Abbiamo soggiornato in una casetta di fianco all' hotel. La pulizia non perfetta e la colazione semplice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Bom hotel, unidade de self catering ruim
Ficamos na unidade que eles chamam de self catering, pois estávamos em 6 pessoas. É como se fosse uma casinha nos fundos do hotel. Pontos positivos: boa localização, boas camas, ar condicionado nos quartos, amplo estacionamento, staff muito gentil e atencioso, boa limpeza, bom café da manhã (à parte). Pontos negativos: casa escura, móveis de uns 80 anos atrás na sala. Sinal de Wi-fi não funciona em toda casa, pois vem do prédio principal. Travesseiros ruins. Toalhas parecem ser bem usadas. Lençóis são ok. Praticamente não tem utensílios na cozinha. O pior mesmo foi o banheiro... um único banheiro na casa e minúsculo! No dia que chegamos, a mangueira do chuveiro estava furada e molhou o banheiro todo (problema resolvido no dia seguinte). Acumula água no box. Assento do vaso sanitário de madeira. Me hospedaria novamente, não na unidade de self catering, mas tentaria os quartos do hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mario Claudio

Ótimo custo/benefício.
Hotel simples, porém confortável e limpo. Bom café da manhã e bom atendimento.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Claudia R., Brüssel, Belgien

Gutes Hotel für eine Nacht
Wir schiefen hier eine Nacht auf der Durchreise von der Wild Coast zum Tsitsikamma NP. Das Hotel ist zweckmäßig einrichtet und mit dem Auto 10 min von der Waterfront. Wir hatten das "Behindertenzimmer" mit großem Bad, aber die Dusche war lange nicht geputzt worden (tritt starlem Chlorgeruch im Zimmer). Ziemlich enttäuschend auch das Frühstück: ss vorbestellte, weiche Frühstücksei war blau (=alt) und hart und der Obstsalat aus der Dose. Insgesamt trotzdem ok für den relativ günstigen Preis.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eyal

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Vashania

A very comfortable 2 nights. Quality of service was excellent. Very friendly staff.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel close to everything.
Enjoyed staying there,nice and clean,friendly staff and close to town,felt safe.