Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Dumbleton Road, Wilderness, South Africa, 6560

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“The hotel's prime riverfront location makes it perfect for canoeing and enjoying the tranquil waters.”view full review

Fairy Knowe Hotel, a 3-star Wilderness hotel rated 8.5/10 on Booking.com, offers a historic experience dating back to 1924. Amenities include a colorful restaurant, complimentary WiFi, and canoeing facilities on the Touws River. The hotel features accommodation options suitable for families and bird enthusiasts.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at Fairy Knowe Hotel include various room types, such as Classic Riverside King/Twin and Riverside Family Rooms, all equipped with private bathrooms and modern amenities like WiFi and tea/coffee-making facilities. Many rooms provide views of the river, enhancing the relaxing environment.

Dining Options

The new Amare Vita restaurant serves a 5-star buffet breakfast daily and offers a menu for light lunches and dinner. Guests can also enjoy traditional high teas and scones & tea at the hotel.

Leisure & Activities

Fairy Knowe Hotel is set within the Wilderness National Park, offering access to a range of outdoor activities including hiking trails and canoeing. The hotel is a birders' paradise with over 280 species, including the Knysna Loerie, and proximity to Wilderness National Park, Map Of Africa View Point, and Dolphin Point Lookout.

Services & Local Area

Business facilities include WiFi access and meeting spaces. The hotel is located 30 km from George and is well-suited for exploring local attractions including Sedge Links Golf Course and Kingswood Golf Estate.

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Fairy Knowe Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double or Twin Room River View

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Family Room Garden View

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Bathtub

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Standard Double or Twin Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

2 Queen Size Beds

Shower

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Double Room Garden View

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Facilities

Fairy Knowe Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Stay

“The room was immaculately clean, and the bed was remarkably comfortable, making for a restful night's sleep.” view full review

Refreshing Shower

“The shower had excellent water pressure, providing a refreshing experience after a long day.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast spread was good, offering a variety of dishes that pleased our taste buds every morning.” view full review

Accessible Amenities

“The hotel provided a range of accessible facilities that made our stay comfortable and convenient.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.6/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Hiking
Cycling
Yoga class

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu
Children's pool
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Plunge pool
Sun loungers
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Fairy Knowe Hotel Location

Dumbleton Road, Wilderness, South Africa, 6560

Map view

Dumbleton Road, Wilderness, South Africa, 6560

City landmarks

Landmark

Wilderness National Park

1.5 mi

Landmark

Half Collared Kingfisher Trail

1.1 mi

Park

Parks

2000 ft

Landmark

Ebb & Flow Rest Camp

4200 ft

Landmark

Wilderness

2800 ft

Landmark

Palms Garden Square

1.2 mi

Gallery

Pharoah Art Gallery

1.4 mi

Landmark

Milkwood Village Shopping Centre

1.5 mi

Landmark

Kaaiman's River

1.3 mi

Landmark

RPRX - Real People Real Xperiences

1.3 mi

Park

Kingfisher Trail

1.5 mi

Landmark

Map Of Africa View Point

2.2 mi

Landmark

Dolphin Point Lookout

1.8 mi

Landmark

Wilderness Tourism Office

1.3 mi

Gallery

The Le Roux Gallery

1.4 mi

Landmark

Tops at Spar

1.4 mi

Landmark

Waterfall At End Of Giant Kingfisher Trail

1.8 mi

Landmark

Acrobranch Wildwoods

1.6 mi

Landmark

Garden Route Trail

1.7 mi

Landmark

View over Touw River

1.9 mi

Landmark

Wilderness Lagoon

2.8 mi

Camping

Island Lake Campsite

2.1 mi

Landmark

Map of Africa

2.2 mi

Landmark

Parking for Dolphin Point

2.3 mi

Landmark

Great view over Wilderness Beach

2.3 mi

Landmark

Cloudbase Paragliding

2.9 mi

Landmark

Island Lake

2.5 mi

Landmark

Perdepoort Horse trails

2.5 mi

Landmark

Kaaimans Waterfall

2.8 mi

Landmark

Victoria Bay

3.0 mi

Nearby

Park

Parks

1600 ft

Restaurants

Joplin's

2.1 mi

Restaurant

Joplins Steak Bar

2.2 mi

N 2 National Rd N2 Entrance to Pirates Creek

Getting around

City Centre

Wilderness18 min · 5000 ft

Airports

George Airport (GRJ)41 min · 16.7 mi

Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)122 min · 50.5 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-21:00

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Fairy Knowe serves a full breakfast for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Fairy Knowe Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 644 verified reviews

8.7/10

Great

91%

Recommend

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Comfort

8.9/10

Facilities

8.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.3/10

Location

9.3/10

Staff

9.0/10

Value for money

8.8/10

based on 742 reviews

3.5/5

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