Overview
#The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays (4 star grading) is situated on the Knysna Waterfront on a harbour for yachts, ferries and small boats. It is part of the waterfront development with a large variety of restaurants and curio shops. It is within walking distance of the centre of Knysna.
The hotel faces the Indian ocean over the Knysna estuary with a view through the Knysna Heads. The hotel has a wide array of facilities including a breakfast restaurant, a heated outdoor swimming pool, free internet service, conference facilities and a wellness center offering massages and aromatherapy treatments.
Different cruises can be taken from the waterfront. The most popular being, a sunset cruise on the estuary, a catamaran cruise through the heads into the Indian Ocean and the cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Things to see
Game or nature reserve
Featherbed Nature Reserve
##Featherbed Nature Reserve The mouth of the Knysna Estuary is a narrow channel, which is difficult to navigate for those not familiar with it. The channel is often dramatically depicted framed by two huge rocky promontories, known as The Knysna Heads. The Featherbed Nature Reserve is situated on the Western Head.
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Attraction
Knysna Estuary
##Knysna Estuary The Knysna Estuary is often referred to as the Knysna Lake. It is however an estuary and not a lake - even though it resembles a lake in appearance. Most tourists explore the estuary by ferry. A number of these rides are on offer. The most popular is the outing to the Featherbed Nature Reserve
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Knysna Heads
##Knysna Heads The mouth of the Knysna Estuary is a narrow channel leading to the Indian Ocean. The channel is often dramatically depicted framed by two huge rocky promontories, known as The Knysna Heads. The Eastern Head is covered by residential development and the Western Head belongs to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
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