The St James of Knysna Hotel is an exclusive, owner run, country house hotel situated deep in the heart of the picturesque Garden Route, directly on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon amongst stunning vistas and dramatic breathtaking views. The hotel offers beautiful accommodation in one of two wings, the Manor or the Courtyard. This hotel is the perfect romantic retreat or an ideal location to stop along the Garden Route coastline.

The hotel boasts a superb dining room and a well stocked wine cellar. The St James Hotel invites you to enjoy country-style breakfasts, light lunches as well as afternoon tea and snacks on the terraces. Set in magnificent gardens, this privately owned County House Hotel has two swimming pools. Other recreational facilities comprise of boating picnics, sundowner cruises, water skiing, swimming, games room, angling, shopping and tavern tours.

The suites at the St James have been luxuriously furnished and styled for ultimate comfort, most with uninterrupted views of the lagoon. Each suite has a superb bathroom, a spacious lounge, a satellite television and a telephone. The hotel offers guests a choice between Manor and Courtyard suites. At the manor you will find the elegant George Rex and Lady Anne Suites both of which boast large lagoon facing balconies. There are also two deluxe garden facing suites, a spacious double room, elegant dining room, main lounge with Mezzanine Lounge, Paquit Bar and swimming pool. In the Courtyard area of the hotel there are 4 superior suites, 3 of which are lagoon facing with balconies. There are also 3 deluxe lagoon facing suites and two junior suites nestled around the Mediterranean courtyard with a private swimming pool. Rooms and suites come with an extensive range of luxury amenities including a separate bath and shower mini bars, 2 bath robes, welcoming fruit basket, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, television, and hairdryers as well as an iron and board.