Pezula Hotel

We were in between golf tours and had the chance of a two night stay at the hotel including breakfasts. On arrival you are made very welcome by the staff in reception. The rooms are very spacious and well appointed. One evening it was cool enough to light a fire in the room. Breakfasts are a treat, the food served is both buffet and off the menu. The service is very efficient. We will definately stay again when the opportunity arises.

I stayed for 4 nights (not for the first time) and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The golfing facilities are fantastic and the course was in excellent condition. I would not hesitate to come back, if i can afford it

Super experience. Room superb with great views of the golf course. Golf course magnificent. Service very good.

We spent two wonderful days in Knysna — an absolutely beautiful part of the Garden Route, and overall a highlight of our trip. Unfortunately, our experience at Pezula Nature Hotel & Spa did not quite match the high standard of the rest of Knysna. To start with the positives: the hotel is very well located, and the physical property itself is impressive — spacious, scenic, and full of potential. On arrival, the reception staff were friendly and welcoming, which set a good initial tone. However, the dining and service experience fell noticeably short of expectations. Breakfast is advertised as à la carte, but in reality it felt more like a limited, self-assembled English breakfast. Bacon was not available, and I was informed this was due to the hotel catering for halaal preferences. While understandable, this was not clearly communicated beforehand. Even something as simple as ordering fried eggs required actively searching for a staff member, as very few were present. When assistance was eventually found, the interaction felt rather indifferent and unwelcoming. Dinner, although well presented, was disappointing in terms of flavour — visually appealing, but lacking substance. In contrast, the other hotels we stayed at along the Garden Route were excellent, both in terms of food and service, which made the gap at Pezula more noticeable. In summary, Pezula has a fantastic physical asset and an enviable location, but the dining experience and staff training need significant improvement to match the standard of the hotel itself

I travelled with a group of golfing friends and stayed in Room 16 from 10 to 14 April 2026. We all thoroughly enjoyed visiting Knysna in general and Pezula in particular. As a returning guest, I noticed management's attention to detail and dedication to maintenance (well done!). It is always great to see so many familiar friendly faces among the staff, which shows that they are well trained and properly looked after. Pezula remains a world-class golfing destination with plenty on offer for non-golfers too. The hotel runs like a well-oiled machine while still retaining a personal touch... and nothing beats those views! A massive thanks to Reinhardt and his team for another wonderful stay. We'll definitely be back soon.