We stayed at Overmeer Guest House for a few nights in August 2009 and were stunned at the luxury and beautiful views at the most reasonable rates. The staff were friendly and helpfull and the breakfast excellent with a wide variety ranging from continental buffet to a full English breakfast. I would definately pay them a visit in the near... more

For 10 years as a personal tour operator and guide based in Cape Town I always include a night or more at Overmeer Guest House in Knysna when on a Garden Route Tour for my guests.The deluxe accommodation is extremely good value for money combined with a great view and a central location but transport is needed as it is... more

This accommodation was awful. I don`t think I have ever come across any worse than this. It is with advertised as a wonderful luxurious place with breath taking views over the bay. In reality you get a basement with a view of a hedge and roof tops. The rooms are dingdy a total squeeze. In a family unityou have to... more

We had booked a Lagoon View room and with Overmeer Guesthouse being situated high up on the hill we were bound to have great views. The guesthouse is quite hard to find and is home to probably the steepest driveway ever conceived! Hope your handbrakes are in good condition! The guesthouse itself is probably a 1980s/1990s construction and lacks character... more

Ideal place to break the garden route. very nice and comfortable rooms, good parking 3 mins drive from knysna waterfront. nice breakfast more

In July we stayed at the Overmeer Guest House for 1 night during the oyster festival, and it was truly a memorable stay! The staff were professional and helpful. Our room was both luxorius and spacious. Clean and of a very high standard decorated with an African theme with a few local pieces on display. The view of the lagoon... more

This place was recommended to us by a friend who had previously stayed there and it was lovely. Only stayed there 1 night but would have stayed there longer if we had time. The rooms were lovely, with big balcanies over looking the lagoon. Staff were very nice too and recommended a lovely restaurant (Sirrocos I think I was spelled.) more

Having visitors from Norway in Cape Town, we decided to take road trip to the Garden Route to show them this area and its charms. A collegue who had recently returned from Knysna suggested several restaurants to visit as well as an overnight stop at Overmeer Guest House so deciding to pamper ourselves, we found it high up on the... more

Excellent guest house with fantastic views! Would recommend it. more