The luxurious Russel Hotel is centrally situated within walking distance of all Knysna’s popular attractions.

The Restaurant provides guests with a hearty traditional South African Continental and full English breakfast in a relaxed up-market environment. The friendly personalized bar provides a selection of alcoholic beverages to enjoy.

The hotel prides itself in the exclusive detail and luxury finishes that have been incorporated throughout this fine establishment.

The hotel staff is friendly and always ready to assist guests in making the most of their stay.

David’s cottage, a 130 year old renovated cottage has been perfectly restored and delightfully decorated to remind guests of the luxury of an era gone by. The cottage perfectly captures the ambience of Knysna’s early timber era, when times were good and the town prosperity flowered as a result of its rich indigenous forests and rare timber woods.

Several unique decorative features and items dating from this era have been incorporated in this unique and luxurious cottage.

Rooms
The Russel Hotel offers its guests a choice of 18 en-suite rooms. All rooms are stylishly decorated, comfortable with luxurious overtones and trimmings.,

Rooms are fully serviced and air conditioned providing guests. with the ultimate in luxury living.

Personalized service is synonymous with this establishment and is emphasised in the distinct detail found throughout the interior of the Hotel’s marvellous living areas..

The hotel offers several room options including double rooms and unique luxury family rooms.

The Russel Hotel prides itself in being one of a few select luxury Hotels around the world offering guests the exquisite luxury of full marble finished bathrooms.

Small detailed features enhance the feeling of luxurious living in a modern and up-market setting.

No expenses were spared when it came to making guests as comfortable as possible and the quality of the workmanship is reflected in every small detail found throughout this fine establishment.

Staying at the Russel Hotel, whether it is for a couple of days or an extended period will always be an experience to treasure, the quality rooms, beds and bedding, detailed luxury and the friendly & hospitable staff will not be soon forgotten!

Restaurant
The Russel Hotel prides itself in providing guests with scrumptious traditional South African breakfasts, consisting of only the finest and freshest ingredients.

Enjoy a full English breakfast or a Continental breakfast with a variety of the Western Cape's famous fruits.


Garden Route
The Russel Hotel provides easy access to the Garden route with its diverse leisurely activities.

The historic Woodmill Lane shopping centre, with its many fascinating shops and restaurants as well as the very popular Knysna Waterfront, with its diversity of adventure activities are both within walking distance from the hotel.

The many wonders of the Garden Route, including: dolphin & whale watching excursions, forest walks, game viewing, yacht cruises, ferry rides on the Knysna Lagoon, elephant interaction and scenic coastal trips on the Outeniqua steam train, can all be explored from our centrally situated premises.

For the more adventurous there is a wide variety of activities to explore including: abseiling, quad biking, bungee jumping, tree-top tours, shark diving and mountain biking, amongst others.

The keen golfer is within close proximity of 7 beautiful courses, two of which have been developed by world famous veteran player & course designer Gary Player. Fancourt golf estate in George as well as Goose Valley in Plettenberg Bayare both within a mere 70 km radius from the hotel.

Sparrebosch golf estate in Knysna has been compared to some of the best courses around the world.

Golf Tours
The Russel Hotel is situated within close proximity of 7 major golf courses, including the spectacular Sparrebosch Estate, towering over the famous Knysna Heads & Knysna lagoon, providing the keen golfer with an unequalled golfing experience with spectacular views over the Indian ocean as well as over the lagoon, and the world renowned Fancourt Golf Estate in George, where several international golf events are hosted annually.