My girlfriend and I stayed at Amanzi for three nights in October 2009 on our trip around the Western Cape. We were looking for some rest and relaxation, and that's just what we found here. The Lodge is a very large house on tranquil Lesiure Island. We stayed in a room at the side, but still had a fantastic view... more

This is the 2nd time this year that my wife and I have stayed at Amanzi Island Lodge. It's situated on Leisure Island which is linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway and is about 7 mins drive to Knysna town. It's quiet and tranquil, there's very few cars here and those that drive do so slowly. The lodge... more

Had a 3-night stay at Amanzi, and it was a beautiful place. Really relaxing with gorgeous lagoon views. Our room was large, spotlessly clean, light and airy and very comfortable. Helen, Sue and Margaret were wonderful - very friendly and helpful and happy to recommend/book restaurants. They booked us on a township tour, as mentioned by a previous reviewer. This... more

We recently spent three nights in Amanzi whilst touring the Southern Cape. All the accommodation we stayed in was great but Amanzi was definitely our favourite. Beautiful rooms and views and great breakfasts. Helen, Sue and Margaret made us feel so welcome and looked after us so well. We couldn't fault a single thing. Everything was perfect. more

We spent 3 nights at Amanzi Island Lodge as part of our tour of the Garden Route. This large modern house is on Leisure Isle, about two miles outside of Knysna centre, easily accessible by car. The advantage of staying on the Island is that the rooms have spectacular views of the lagoon and offer a more relaxed feel than... more

We stayed in a number of guest houses during our recent tour and this was simply the best. Sue and Helen have managed to combine high standards of accomodation, efficiently run, with a warmth and charm which made us feel totally at ease. We took a superior ground floor room for 2 nights - it was very spacious and beautifully... more

My wife and I started our honeymoon in Knysna and were extremely pleased with our experience at the Amanzi Island Lodge. As soon as we arrived the lodge manager (Helen) showed us to our room (superior lagoon facing room) and we were extremely impressed with the beautiful decor, huge bathroom, a shower for two (dual heads), and the gorgeous view.... more

We've stayed in Knysna before but this time we wanted to find somewhere special as we were taking friends along the Garden Route for the first time..... well we found it at Amanzi. What a superb place - idyllic setting on Leisure Island; rooms with their own decked garden, facing the lagoon so we could sit in bed each morning... more

We booked this amazing lodge as part of our Garden Route stay. My wife and I visited with two adult sons and from the first moment we arrvived we were warmly received and shown to our stunning (almost adjoining) rooms, outside was our own private decking and views out towards the Heads. The location is unrivalled and whatever you spend... more