Your basecamp for adrenaline awaits at aha The Rex Hotel, where epic adventures start and end in ultimate comfort, you'll be in the suburbs, just a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 13 minutes by foot from Pledge Nature Reserve. This family-friendly hotel is 3 minutes drive to Knysna Quays and 3 minutes drive to Featherbed Boat Cruises.

Thrill-seekers will love cable & satellite channels, premium bedding, complimentary high-speed WiFi, daily housekeeping, air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea facilities, room service and a private bathroom with premium toiletries, secure kit storage and rugged décor. Conveniences include a phone, an in-room safe, wheelchair-accessibility, an iron and ironing board and a desk.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Ziplining nearby
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Parking (limited spaces)
Pool umbrellas
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Water skiing nearby
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Golf lessons available nearby
Horse riding nearby
Handrails in stairways
Parasailing nearby
Multilingual staff
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Segway rental/tour nearby
Ecotours nearby
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Covered parking
Secured parking
Mountain biking nearby
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Fishing nearby
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Windsurfing nearby
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Skydiving nearby
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Well-lit path to entrance
Garden
Stair-free path to entrance
Boat tours nearby
Free bicycles on site
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
24-hour front desk
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Number of restaurants - 1
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Snorkeling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Pool sun loungers
Concierge services
Year Built - 2017
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 54
Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Pledge Nature Reserve - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Knysna Waterfront - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Knysna Quays - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Featherbed Boat Cruises - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Knysna Lagoon - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Garden Route National Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Friday Market - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Knysna Golf Club - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Bollard Bay - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Leisure Isle - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Simola Golf Course - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Eastern Head View Point - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Drupkelders Hiking Trail - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 34.4 km / 21.4 mi
George (GRJ) - 71 km / 44.1 mi
The preferred airport for aha The Rex Hotel is George (GRJ).

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
Parking height restrictions apply
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Contactless check-in is available
Essential workers only - NO

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

Other charges

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 165 for adults and ZAR 83 for children
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 485 per person (one-way)
Late check-out fee: ZAR 450.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

8 Gray Steet, Knysna, Western Cape 6571, South Africa

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