KNYSNA / GARDEN ROUTE
aha The Rex Hotel
Knysna Central · Garden Route
A 56-room hotel on Gray Street in central Knysna, with 30 double and 26 twin rooms, close to the town’s restaurants, shops and lagoon.
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The stay
A central Knysna hotel for uncomplicated overnight stays
The Rex is a compact urban-style hotel rather than a resort. Its 56 rooms, breakfast offering and central position make it easy to use for one- or two-night Garden Route stops.
How The Rex fits a Garden Route trip
Spurwing’s small-group tours use The Rex (or similar) for their night in Knysna: the South Africa Explorer, South Africa Odyssey, Garden Route Splendour and Magnificent Garden Route itineraries. It suits travellers who spend the day out exploring and want a central room close to Knysna’s restaurants and lagoon rather than a resort. George Airport is the nearest airport.
Rooms & Suites
Standard Double Room
Max 2 adults
Standard Twin Room
Max 2 adults
Good to know
Power & connectivity
- Mains powered
- Generator backup available
- In-room power available
The hotel promotes uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi and continuity of lights and Wi-Fi during load shedding.
Getting there
- Nearest airport: George Airport
The hotel is in central Knysna, close to restaurants, shops and lagoon attractions.
Plan around your stay
Add the road leg
Private transfers, arranged with the stay.
Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from the nearest practical airport, city or previous stop, or connect the stay into a wider Cape itinerary where the routing is practical.
Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms does aha The Rex Hotel have?
The hotel has 56 rooms: 30 Standard Double Rooms and 26 Standard Twin Rooms.
Is The Rex in central Knysna?
Yes. It is on Gray Street in central Knysna.
Does The Rex have Wi-Fi during load shedding?
The hotel states that its lights and Wi-Fi remain on during load shedding.