Name: Brenton Haven
Address: 198 Cr Swart Drive, Brenton On Sea, 198, Knysna, 6570, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Simon

Good kitchen, magical location, fantastic views, wonderful living area and balcony. Bar and restaurant also awesome and convenient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Melanie

Very enjoyable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Kathy

A True Haven

This resort has a breath-taking view of the beach and the accommodations are beyond excellent. Having the restaurants on the property was an extra convenient bonus; the food and service was wonderful! The management and staff @ Brenton Haven is warm, welcoming & accommodating. Next time I’ll stay longer!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Darcy

Beautiful setting, very comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2024

Mr I W

Helpful

Very helpful and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2024

KENNETH

Georgeous beach hotel

Great views of the bay from our spacious one bedroom suite. Restaurant was very good also with sea views. Pool is a bit small with limited towels and loungers.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Kimberly

Beautiful resort, very clean, is looking a little tired, needs minor cosmetic paint maintenance.
Otherwise the views, great housekeeping, great food and drinks downstairs make it phenomenal place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2024

Sisa

Magnificent Sunsets

Ideally positioned with beach within walking distance. Self catering units are fantastic

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2024

Yasmin

amazing

any issue i had was minor n attended to so promptly! will def be back, amazing stay and would love to frequent. friendly and warm staff… maybe a small jungle gym would help with entertaining little children after a long day at the beach

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2023

Ryan

The villa unit was very comfortable and had lovely sea views from the main room and balcony. The housekeeping was good, just need more attention to detail when replenishing tea sachets for the next morning. Reception was initially not overly welcoming, but thereafter a gent named Nkosi was excellent in helping us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2021

James

Incredible position, clean, well appointed with well trained staff. Overall an impressive establishment!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2019

Mbali

Our stay was wonderful.
As a single mom, I felt security visibility would have been comforting. Maybe consider having securities at night during peak periods.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2019

Musa

Amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2019

AuroreV

Best guesthouse we stayed at during our trip to South Africa! Stunning property right on the beach, you can spot dolphin from your balcony early morning.. priceless! Deon & Leane have a true sense of hospitality and we only wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for making our b'day celebrations so special and memorable!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2019

Noel

Breakfast blues

Breakfast was a disappointment. The venue in which it was served was uncomfortsble. Choice of breakfast was very limited uo the point of no vhoice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Room are all close to the beach and ocean facing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2019

George

Excellent stay.

It was so good can’t wait to come back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Spacious room with breathtaking Ocean view. Very comfortable bed with great size.
Water pressure is constantly changing and too low for a good shower.
Staff seems to be allowed to use the Gym as well and doesn't do so properly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Cant be faulted. Visited 1st morning to check all ok & happy with unit. Ants dealt with & no further issues. Highly recommended. This is our 2nd visit & hope to return.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful untouched location , 20 minutes drive from Knysna.
Amazing clean beech were one can see dolphins each day swimming.
Apartments very large and feel like living at home, restaurant and Deli provide everyyypu need of do not feel like cooking.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2019

Christine

Watching dolphins

We booked this last minute as we had to cancel our other accommodation. The rooms are beautiful with balconies looking out over the beautiful sea. We had booked a superior suite but were upgraded to a larger one. We were able to lie in bed and watch the dolphins swim through the bay. The staff were extremely helpful and the on site restaurant offered fabulous food and views. You can also self cater here. Dispute there being many sized rooms, suites,cottages etc it never felt crazy busy and at times there was only us by the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful property with a great restaurant and deli. The beach if perfect for long walks and there is a pub down the street. It's difficult to find using gps and is a twenty minute drive to Knysna.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2019

roger

Nice but not in Knysna

Lovely beach front property. But 15 kms from Knysna

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2019

Najwan

Prefer the suites more than the villa due to better view of the beach. Also liked the restaurant in-house so that don't have to travel far to the town for some food.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Outstanding service

It was amazing. They made our stay extra special but surprising my daughter with a cake on her birthday. The staff are amazing and make the stay even more special.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

There is no air conditioning. View was great, rooms where neat and tidy

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Best Hotel I Have Ever Stayed In

Absolutely fantastic.
The rooms are all very very beautiful with a large kitchen, living area, outside patio overlooking the beach, braai, large bedroom with the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in, modern and clean bathroom with an amazing shower and a bath that makes you feel like royalty.
Brenton hotel is perfect if you like your own space, prefer to cook your own meals or want to relax without the typical \"hotel\" feel.
There is also a large gym and a magnificent pool overlooking the ocean.
The location is also great, perfect to view the sunrise and take a walk on the beach as it is situated right next to the ocean.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Knysna/ Brenton-on-the-sea.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2018

Paula

Breton paradise

Beautiful property and appartments! Loved the dining area with fireplaces. Made the whole experience all that more special.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely stay!

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at Brenton Haven. It’s a lovely resort with clean accommodation with all amenities. Beautiful ocean views from the lounge, dining and bedroom. Lounge furniture could do with a bit of an upgrade. Braai area overlooking the ocean was lovely. Bathroom is a bit cramped and the wifi signal not the best. But apart from that we had a memorable stay. A short walk to the beach. Lovely long beach, great for walks. Ate at the Butterfly Blu restaurant once and the food was amazing. It would be nice if breakfast was available too. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Catherine

Stunning property on an endless beach of white sand. Big beautiful suites with everything you need to be comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great apartment with view of the beach.

Well equipped, clean and spacious apartment with a great view of the beach. Loved watching the pods of 50+ dolphins from our balcony
Highly recommended and superb value in low season

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Valyrie

Beautiful property. Porch with views of the sea. Staff was helpful. Do make sure you notify the property in advance if you'll be checking in late.

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2018

Rufaro

Lovely seaside resort. Disappointed that they only serve breakfast on Sunday.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2018

Suraj

Relaxing Beach resort

The suite was spacious and self-sufficient. Great view of the sea front. Loved sitting by the balcony enjoying the view. The restaurant is also decent, with a nice ambience and good food. Overall, a great place to relax.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

jenski

Fabulous self catering suite

We all loved this amazing place to stay. As well as a well equipped, well laid out apartment, the views of the bay were fantastic. The beds were really comfortable and great bathrooms.
The restaurant served fantastic fresh fish and some of the best steak we had in SA.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2018

Linda

Amazing views

Amazing views. Well supped apartments, but of an issue with ants but assured they are treated every week to keep under control. Would recommend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2018

Anna

Great location

Wonderful location on a fabulous beach. Modern spacious suite with big balcony, and well furnished. Good restaurant and breakfast deli. Rooms do vary a lot with regards to views, so worth checking before booking.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2017

P

Short family stay

Stayed with family, including 2 teenagers. Reasonably comfortable stay. Nice view from villa.
Travelled in and around Knysna from here and that was convenient with own transport. Parking was convenient too.
Unfortunately breakfast is not included and that was a put off.

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel with beautiful beach.

Visited in November- beach practically empty. Saw dolphins from room and beach. Great for families with kids of any age. Can walk about 4-5k on beach. No WiFi in room so if you need WiFi In room, would not recommend. Hotel advertises WiFi but does NOT work. Very clean. 15 min drive to Knysna, minimal facilities in Brenton Haven so very quiet and peaceful.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2017

KD

Blissfull breakaway

Lovely hotel and chalets. Just make sure you stay long enough to absorb the surroundings and the comfort that the hotel offers.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2017

Dhru

Beautiful view and wonderful Rooms

Amazinf views from each room, everythkng was just perfect for a vacation. The staff was great, friendly and helpful. The only reason for me to give a 4 star on Room Comfort was no availabilty of internal phone service. We were a large group and we didn't have a hotel phone to call each other or the reception. We had to go to reception or call from our cell phones. Everything else was just perfect. Will definately go there again!

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2017

Patricia

Brenton on sea

The family cottage was lovely, bathrooms a little small. No wifi in rooms just in public areas. Besides Blu restaurant and the little coffee shop there is no other place to buy supplies or food. You need to go into Knysna to stock up. The beach is soo beautiful. The ladies at the front desk are friendly and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2017

Rannoi Andrew

Our relaxation time in Knysna.

Time well spent on Brenton beach. Great beach. Great weather. Great views. Will definitely come back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2017

Michael

A little out of the way but stunning location.

Loved the location, the accommodations and the friendly staff. Breakfast at the deli did not offer much but was adequate to get going. Villa / apartment was adequately stocked and clean.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2017

Rafael

Nice place but a bit far from city center.

Hotel is very new and beautiful. Rooms are nice and spacious. Check in lady (forgot her name) was very kind and helpful. About the location, it is a bit far away from city center and main attractions and restaurants. If you just want to relax and enjoy the beach, the place is awesome but if you plan to go see attractions and want to do some shopping, you need to consider this place adds an extra 15min drive.

Worst part of stay was the wifi. Having to pay for wifi nowadays is not acceptable. They even gave me some 20min vouchers but it is horrible. Every 20min you have to login again. Really hard to understand the reason for this.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2017

Mike

Great location close to the beach but..

The location is great although the sea view from the room was sadly interrupted by the corrugated roof of the restaurant..
The room itself was very spacious and clean but the extremely mean approach to wifi access - just 20 minutes free!? - is something that leaves a very sour taste for a property of this price level.
For that reason alone I would not recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2017

Erwin

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful quiet area of Knysn

We are a family of 5 with 3 small kids. They absolutely loved the place. The room was spacious and well equipped for us.

The hotel is about 15min away from Knysna itself but for us it was perfect.
The beach was literally on our doorstep and we had the most beautiful sunsets you could imagine!

The beach is also so beautiful with soft sand and during our stay was not busy at all - the kids absolutely loved it!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2016

Keegan

Nice beach

Very nice location somewhat secluded

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2016

Philip

Extremely comfortable suites with scenic views.

First impressions were the amazing location on cliffs next to sea. Then the cleanliness of the hotel and the warm welcome at the reception.

Staff were both friendly and full of good advice about the best areas to visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2016

Brooke

Would definitely go back!

We loved our 2 bedroom suite. It was a beautiful room with an ocean view. The staff was amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was great at both the deli and the restaurant. We enjoyed the beach and the gym!

There was not much around the hotel, so would definitely want a car to get into town. But a perfect place to relax with beautiful views!

Family