The Fairy Knowe also has a backpackers hostel. It was spread out into different buildings on a large property. Was beautiful. The buildings were old with very steep staircases and creaking floors, but it was more charming than anything else because the bedrooms, washrooms and kitchen were immaculate. The bedding was all white and super clean and the beds were... more

We spent 2 nights at this hotel over the 2008/2009 new year. The accommodations were described as 'luxury' riverside rooms, and they charged us accordingly, R1000 pn. Having stayed at 2 other 3* hotels in the previous few days at a much lower rate, we were expecting the luxury they advertised, but found the room (Nr 37) & bathroom sorely... more