Words are really not enough to describe this hotel - just amazing. A large spacious suite overlooking the lagoon in a hotel of real pleasure and delight. Originally booked for two nights and stayed for three and in reality wanted to stay longer. Supurb location yet just minutes from the Waterfront and just off the N2. The bathroom and the... more

On arrival we passed two people who were checking out only to find we were the only people in the hotel for the next two nights. We were upgraded to one of the suites which looked out onto the lagoon which was an absolute knockout. Staff were very friendly and yes it is a little dated but this all adds... more

My partner and I spent 4 nights here in January. On arrival we were greeted by the manageress, who made us feel very welcome and recommended we upgraded our room with views over the lake. This was a beautiful room with exceptional views over the lagoon. The rooms are slightly old fashioned but this is in keeping with the hotel... more

We had the pleasure of staying at the St James Hotel in March 2009. On arrival we were informed that we had been upgraded to Lake View Suites (approx £50 per night extra) and what an upgrade WOW!! We were shown to what were possibly the best rooms we have ever stayed in ever, anywhere. An enormous lounge with sofas,... more

we stayed in this hotel in nov as part of our honeymoon and had a wonderful time. we were upgraded to the George Rex suite upon arrival which was a lovely surprise. the suite was massive with fabulous views over the lagoon. a complimentary bottle of bubbly was delivered to our room within ten minutes of us arriving there (although... more

We stayed in Lady Anne Suite and it was huge (usually we can't afford a suite so having a lounge and double balcony was a very pleasant suprise). Very good value with Knysna rates a lot lower than other places on our trips its a good place to splash out and chill out. Nice touches were great - cleaning our... more

We would rate the St James of Knysna as far and away the worst 5 star hotel in which we have ever stayed. Quite aside from our air-con problem and the way in which it was handled, of which more later, this hotel was a major let-down in several respects: They claim two pools but both are small with uninviting... more

Tiny + Nel Romviel the Netherlands 01-02-2009 We stayed in St.James again, now for 2 nights in january 2009. Earlier was in january 2007. Weknew what we can expected in St. James. Never the less it was very, very beautifull stay there again. The (superior) room was even bigger than the last time, we we were in St. James. My... more

Stayed here with our two adult daughters. We had visited South Africa before but it was their first trip. What an introduction for them! We were given a free upgrade from two standard rooms to two junior suites, both superb, one of which was exceptionally large. We were in the courtyard, which has its own separate swimming pool. The setting... more