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Leisure Isle Lodge

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87 Bayswater Drive | Leisure Isle, Knysna, South Africa
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Leisure Isle Lodge
5.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My husband and I spent three nights at the lodge at the end of April. The service was discreet and faultless - Cher and her team went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Our room was very comfortable with a beautiful view over the lagoon and Heads. The bathroom was well appointed with a free-standing bath and... More

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Yenzi
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I and my wife have stayed there for 3 nights in a suite with a nice view to the lagoon. It is goodlocation and you can plan all sort of daily activities: swimming, fishing, or just a relaxing day on the beach. Service is very good Do not miss the views of The Heads. More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We absolutely loved our stay at Leisure Isle. The location is breathtaking and the lodge is absolutely beautiful. It felt like I was at home...The service was excellent and the staff are friendly and really helpful. The room was lovely and the view, wow! Waking up to Featherbed every morning is definitely a plus. Cher was amazing and gave us... More

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Denia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We stayed here for 5 nights in February & although the weather was disappointing we really enjoyed our stay & will go back. The setting on the island is perfect for a relaxing stay & if you enjoy, walking, cycling, running or water sports then this would be a perfect base. The views of The Heads are breathtaking & you... More

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Vienna, Austria
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We had a wonderful room with a terrace. The person on duty gave us many information about the possibilities in knysna and the surroudnings. We liked the place very much. In the evening we went to the waterfront to the restaurent 34 south. During day we were at the Buffalo Bay and hat a very lazy day at the beautiful... More

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Franschhoek, South Africa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

We had a lovely stay in Leisure Isle Lodge, Knysna. It's a beautiful furnished building and the rooms are comfortable and luxury. The lounge is a great place to relax a bit in the evenings and the swimming pool area was great for during the day. We visited Ile de Pain on Thesen Island for lunch, absolutely a lovely place!... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

LOVE Leisure Isle Lodge ! We spent one night here in a deluxe lagoon facing room. They placed a single bed for my son, right next to the window. Which had beautiful views of Bollard Beach and the Heads. We arrived to a very warm welcome from the lovely Cher. She is really awesome and made our stay wonderful. My... More

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Berlin, Germany
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

To make it short: Go there!!! To tell a bit more: The lodge (all in white), the rooms, the breakfast area, the food, the managers, the location, the pool area, all staff, the atmosphere, the service....everything can´t be much better. For 4 consecutive years winner: Luxury Lodge of the year !! The way the people care about you is far... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

While going through the Garden Route we made a short 2 day stop at Knysna, little did we know that this little town would steal our hearts away and make us want to stay longer. This feeling was only enhanced by our stay at Leisure Isle Lodge true to every word the most amazing lodge we came across. The hosts... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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If doing the Garden Route, a place not to be missed is The Leisure Isle lodge overlooking the lagoon a few minutes drive from the Heads from where you can get a birds eye view to the Estuary and Lagoons What makes the place extra special are the Staff and the Host n Hostess Carl and Sher. You are made... More

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