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Wayside Inn

Pledge Square, 48 Main Street, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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Wayside Inn
Ranked #23 of 28 hotels in Knysna
3.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
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Very well placed central hotel with off street parking which made exploring Knysna easier. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Granted Hotel could do with bit of upgrading but it is still good value compared to others in the town. Continental breakfast , served on deck was excellent and well presented.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

stayed during the Oyster Festival in 2011. Didn't have high hopes, but was still disappointed. Some of the staff were quite pleasant, but others like the night watchman were rude. Rooms were small with lots of noise from neighbors - paper thin walls. Breakfasts were not good. wouldn't recommend.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011
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This was a basic B&B, with a good location in Knysna. The place was kept clean and simple. There were no frills here, and as others have said, the decor could use some updating. The rooms were comfortable, and relatively spacious. Nothing special, but I cannot pinpoint anything I found grossly wrong. The TV was a bit small (like 12... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2010
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Perhaps you don't have to compete hard for customers in Knysna. Certainly the Wayside Inn doesn't try too hard. Given it's price - it was poor value compared to places we stayed in for less money. The service was indifferent, breakfast limited and the rooms over due for an update. I'm sure you can do much better in Knysna.

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Stafford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2010
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This is a nice B&B, just off the N2 on the main road through Knysna. It would benefit from a bit of updating on the room decor front, but offers good value and some friendly staff. It has a good location for getting to the Quays, the Heads and along the N2. Look out for Daniel the night porter/attendant -... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2010
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Old b&b and that shows. Squeeking fan keeps you up all night... Good location in Knysna (walking distance to Waterfront). Breakfast was pretty poor. Beds were good and things were pretty clean. Everything's very basic, don't expect a luxurious stay. For a fewe days it's not too bad.

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Dublin
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2009
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Close to main street with bars and restaurants and quick walk to harbour. Rooms very basic and old but I guess it's not that expensive. Breakfast not great.

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2009
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people found this review helpful

We stayed here for one night and found it just by driving by. It was in a great location on the main street with plently of bars and restaurants nearby. We had a ground floor room with a balcony out the front. Room was a good size. Breakfast was fine. Staff were lovely.

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Amman
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Room was ok but there was no safety boxes. Breakfast was very very poor.. Wont use it if I go there again!

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Pledge Square, 48 Main Street, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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