13 George Rex Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
What's nearby
Eastern Head View Point - 8 min walk
Leisure Isle - 4 min drive
Pezula Golf Club - 6 min drive
Thesen Island - 10 min drive
Featherbed Nature Reserve - 25 min drive
Getting around
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 34 min drive
George (GRJ) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Red Bridge Brewing Co - 5 min drive
White Washed - 5 min drive
Salt & Petal - 7 min drive
East Head Café - 4 min walk
Bosun's Pub & Grill - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Under Milkwood Resort
Enjoy your visit to Knysna with a stay at Under Milkwood Resort. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with onsite kayaking and rowing/canoeing.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Pool/Spa
Manicures and pedicures
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Kitchen
Refrigerator (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Freezer
Griddle
Blender
Toaster
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Bidet
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Sitting area
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
DVD player
Games
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Deck or patio
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Heating
Fan
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevators
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Laptop-compatible safe
Front desk (limited hours)
Location highlights
On the river
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Rowing/canoeing on site
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Fishing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Sailing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Marina nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
16 rooms
1 floor
Built in 1978
Romance packages available
Property does not allow children
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Milkwood Resort
Under Milkwood Knysna
Under Milkwood Resort
Under Milkwood Resort Knysna
Under Milkwood Resort Chalet
Under Milkwood Resort Knysna
Under Milkwood Resort Chalet Knysna
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Under Milkwood Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Under Milkwood Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Under Milkwood Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Under Milkwood Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and rowing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.
Does Under Milkwood Resort have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a blender, a toaster, and a griddle.
Does Under Milkwood Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this chalet features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Under Milkwood Resort like?
Under Milkwood Resort is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Knysna Lagoon and 8 minutes' walk from Eastern Head View Point.
Under Milkwood Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
The place to stay in Knysna 2i
Cabin was absolutely outstanding rate on the water went swimming late in the sun sat on the deck wonderful wonderful location and spot check in with seamless, and the manager was super friendly and informative
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 November 2023
Scenic spot
Scenic spot on nice waterfront. Good swimming and canoeing available free. Some cabins on steep steps with views, others easier access with limited views. Can walk across the sands at low tide but car needed for visiting Knysna to do anything else. Small café nearby for breakfast, 2/3 miles to bars and restaurants.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2023
Natasha
Natasha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2022
Knysna hideaway
Lovely resort right on the lagoon. Accommodation had everything we needed - and more! Only wish we had more time here… one night is not enough
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 December 2021
Izak
Izak, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2021
Amazing View
It was amaizing! Bad Internet but we enjoyed the stay.
Melchior Jacobus
Melchior Jacobus, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2021
Gavin
Gavin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 February 2020
It was not what we were expecting. all the properties are right on top of each other and there is really no privacy
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 October 2019
What made me give less that a 10 is that I was expecting more peace, based on the pictures. Bungalows are very close together and everybody was BBquing. Holiday weekend. Hard to sleep early and even breathe, with the smoke. Other than that, perfect location
cHRISTINE
cHRISTINE, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2019
Tranquility and professionalism
We were impressed by the cleanliness and professionalism of your staff. We loved the quietness and tranquility of the chalets. Thanks for the unforgettable memories.
Paula Andrea
Paula Andrea, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 December 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2018
A wonderful spot to stay for a night. Complimentary paddle boarding and kayaking helped make a difference
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2018
Charming spot
A charming log cabin very close to the water in an idyllic spot
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 February 2018
Nice hotel close to beach
If you are ok with self catering this place is good. The only problem was parking was tight when all spaces filled you had to work hard to get small car out of allocated space
sabino
sabino, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 February 2018
Great hotel
We loved this hotel. The cabins are beautifully decorated with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and more. It is on the lagoon which is stunning and just a short drive up to the eastern head viewing point. Would definitely recommend this.
lucy
lucy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 November 2017
l Knysna
The resort is in a great area, when booking get a chalet on the waters edge.
Richard A W
Richard A W, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 April 2017
Nice hotel with beach activities
The resort was nice and had beach activities. The location of the resort is really nice and property itself is beautiful and maintained. The parking on uneven surface is tricky, otherwise parking is not an issue. You can park car just next to your chalet. Overall we liked the resort.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2017
Werner
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2016
Possibly best location in Knysna
everything was excellent. the upgrade to the waterfront room was completely worth it. Only thing that was not OK was the WiFi. Our room had no signal or a very weak signal at best. We gave up on using it.
Emre Koray
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 October 2016
Great location in a beautiful town.
Myron
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2016
The place for space and relaxation on Garden Route
Lovely self-catering chalets, on the lagoon with private access to it. Well appointed chalets, bathroom and shower room, deck and barbecue facilities, easy access to shops, the town and restaurants but peaceful and easy going. Nothing on the TV so we had a DVD streamed to us. There is a small amount of free wifi, but it is available all around Knysna or you can buy extra time from Reception. We found it an excellent spot to recharge our batteries for the next round of travelling and eating.
Ali
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2016
Great place to relax
This is a great place to stay in knysna and we would recommend this for families with great access to the lagoon within walking distance as well as the heads.
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2016
Relaxing family holiday
Stayed on water front unit- more expensive than others but you have a patio in from with in obstructed views looking away from knysna heads over the lagoon
Braai has free wood and more if you need
Wi FI 100mb free on wireless which is not sufficient but a token and possibly enough - but not ideal as there were time limits etc- you can buy more if requires
Kids were sick and staff helped exceptionally well to assist next day
Restaurants walking distance - Senza resturant not great
Fridge in unit
Small heater in unit- unit a bit cold if middle of winter but I am sure if I had asked they would have brought another heater
Plenty clean blankets etc
2 bathrooms in unit- I with shows one with toilet- big
Units are clean and basic but more than what you need
Limited Tv and very small but if you have the view not a problem
I would not take a middle unit as no view
Parking very cramped
Beach in front of houses could get loud from other guests and off the water but we had no issues and slept well
Big bonus- you have free canoes 1,2,3 seater so ideal to take kids or spouse for a paddle at high tide and walk on a huge open beach at low tide
Will definitely stay again
paul
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2016
Amazing Unforgetable Stay!!! WOW Factor
Absolutely magic location right on the lagoon beach front. Parking is a little tight BUT there is always a helpful visitor or staff member to assist. I only have one complaint and that is I booked on Trivago site and one of the major reasons I chose to got with Hotels.com although not the cheapest option I did not have to pay a deposit upfront. BUT Under Milkwood automatically deducted 50% of the booking value from my credit card. Yes they refunded it when I sent a copy of my booking conditions BUT due to Buy & Sell forex rates I was out of pocket over R120.00. When I checked out I mentioned this fact hoping that I would have been given some kind of rebate/compensation - but that was not the case. Would I go back ABSOLUTELY I can highly recommend the beachfront bungalows. Just a note that in cold windy weather they might be a bit chilly as they are delightful log cabins so not entirely airtight!!