Name: Roseroc Guest House
Address: Circular Drive, 33, Knysna, 6570, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

John

Beautiful spacious room with fabulous balcony view. Breakfasts were fabulous. Our host Kevin, was wonderfully gracious and attentive. He prooved to be a wonderful source of information with superb recommendations of things to do in the area. We had a glorious stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Gary

A lovely clean room with a view across the lagoon. All staff were excellent and Kevin was very knowledgeable and informative.
Breakfast was superb.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2025

Gillian

Knysna break

Kevin and Cornell were the perfect hosts. Room was great as was the bed. Each evening we came back to a glass of port and some fruit…lovely touch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Gino

A MAZE ING

We booked Roseroc for one night at the last minute based on reviews and we were NOT disappointed. Kevin, our genial host is a mine of information. He suggested a great restaurant you could walk to although we drove and other interesting things to do.The breakfast was fantastic. We recommend the \"Roseroc\" poached egg. I will try to recreate this at home. We would not hesitate to recommend Roseroc. I'm not sure quite how my wife found this little gem nestled away but she must be amazing too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Duncan

Delightfully quirky hotel with comfortable beds and delicious breakfast. Kevin is a mine of useful information and tips about the local area and South Africa in general as well as being an interesting and welcoming host.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Aadit

Kevin is a fantastic host and his property is truly amazing. Great location with large and spacious rooms with wonderful views of the heads. Very delicious breakfast and very accommodating host.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Robert

Lovely property, but I think the host (Kevin) makes it. He's absolutely awesome, made us feel so at home. Would highly recommend, location has lovely views, we may consider one of the islands to stay on in future, but would still absolutely recommend this place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Hugo

Kevin was a very good host. He made sure we felt welcomed and like home from the moment we arrived.
He gave us great recommendations for local dinning and things to do.
Really appreciated his kindness!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

Henry

Absolutely beautiful property and a wonderful place to stay with a comfy bed and an incredible view over the bay. Both the hosts were so nice and helpful and we both really enjoyed chatting to them over an amazing breakfast. We would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

David

An absolute Rose of a place amongst many thorns

Such a pleasant location in a beautiful place we’d go back in a heartbeat. Everything about Roseroc was fantastic. Kevin was a wonderful host and throughout our stay we had excellent service, whether that was the lovely touches in the evening of port and chocolates, or advice about places to go and restaurant recommendations or the fabulous breakfasts, we had a wonderful stay. Nothing was too much hassle, the hotel is closely located to everything you’ll need and it just made for a very relaxing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Monika

Wonderful place for stay in Knysna

Wonderful place to stay in Knysna, sprkling clean and nice furnitured, spacious rooms, great breakfast and small snack before sleeping

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Alexander

Lovely

Lovely!!! Room prepared for the night after we returned from dinner. with a small try of treats and some wine! Nice view of lagoon and a warm bed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Jarek

Beautiful place, comfortable and clean. Very friendly host Kevin. Close to waterfront, where you can enjoy the best of the city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Inga

Wonderful time in Knysna

We spent an absolutely wonderful time in the Roseroc guesthouse. The property is tastefully decorated, the breakfast is very tasty. Kevin is a great host who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and pleasant. This is definitely a place to stay at while visiting Knysna.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2024

PAUL

Fantastic

Kevin was a wonderful host and very attentive to all my needs and questions. Highly recommended for a stay in Knysna.

Beyond my expectations. 5 stars.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2024

Yvonne

We have just spent 2 nights at Roseroc. We had a lovely room with balcony over looking gardens and super views of the lagoon. Kevin was a great host and most helpful in restaurant and things to do recommendations. The breakfast was very good. The ‘Roseroc poached eggs were divine’. The was a glass of port and little shortbread biscuit waiting for us on return from our dinner, a lovely end to the evenings. The guest house is walkable to the waterfront but we got Ubers back with no problem. We would return again if back in SA.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2024

Kevin

Needs some tlc

The host was very friendly but our room needs a deep clean & an update of furniture, carpet, settee. We chose the honeymoon suite; the toilet & shower really needed a deep clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2024

Jeff

It was a very quiet period and we had good service from the management however we had a long period without any water whatsoever and had to ask for bottled water. It’s a very conveniently positioned property within easy reach of all amenities. Breakfast was very good, perhaps a fridge in the room could help

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2024

Barbara

A Great Place to Stay in Kynsna

Kevin is an attentive host. The accommodation is well presented and very comfortable. The accommodation has fabulous views and is convenient for all the amenities in Kynsna. Kevin was particularly helpful in informing us of good local and attractions. We would happily stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

Jan

Great place to stay

A superb guest house in a good area. Kevin our host was very helpful, paid a lot of attention to details and serves a good breakfast. The views from the rooms over the estuary were lovely.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2024

Andrew

Kevin is an excellent host and nothing was too much trouble for him. Breakfast was delicious. The room was spacious and clean with amazing views throughout. Good sized pool and sunbathing area. Walkable to waterfront or only a few minutes short drive/taxi. We would definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2024

Janet

Very friendly and informative owner. Lovely breakfast.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2024

Pierre

Beautiful property, great view of bay and true South African hospitality. We would totally stay here again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2023

Alex

We loved our stay at Roseroc. Everything was perfect and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to family and friends. It was clean and private. We had a beautiful view of the water from our balcony. Breakfast was incredible, probably the best breakfast we have ever had at a B&B or hotel. Kevin was so helpful and kind. Thank you for the perfect stay in Knysna!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2023

Brian

Room was beautiful and spacious, breakfast was great, and the owner was super nice and went out of his way to give us advice on the area. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2023

Martin

Roseroc Knysna.

Firstly, we are not people who whinge over nothing or tiny problems. We had been recommended this place by a family member who had stayed 3 years earlier. We booked a Deluxe Queen room. There was NOTHING deluxe about it. We asked to move but the other rooms were taken. This property is in a state of disrepair and needs money spending on it. The website is VERY misleading. The pool was unusable, dirty and full of leaves, gardens overgrown and unkempt. Sun beds covered in leaves and dirty. Our room was damp, had to ask after 3 days for the towels to be changed and for more toilet roll. The bathroom was awful - blackened grouting in the shower, peeling silicone behind sink, old bathroom fittings. Doors didn’t fit properly and had to be banged shut.The host is charming and very knowledgeable and gives great recommendations. Breakfasts are good. No one at property to meet us when we arrived and we were left in the dark in the property on our first night with only the torches on our phones when the power went off until the owner arrived with a lantern.
Overall, our stay here was not pleasant, we wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone which is a pity as it has great potential.

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Given previous reviews and the hotel’s rating we were expecting a lot more from the property. Room was spacious and views were lovely but they are in need of decorating/refurbishing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2022

Darshen

Kevin is a fantastic host. We had a wonderful stay in Knysna largely due to his amazing recommendations and delicious breakfasts.

The honeymoon suite was perfect for our stay with spectacular views. Highly recommend. We cannot wait to visit again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2020

Susan

A bit of paradise in Paradise.

This is a very comfortable guesthouse with an exceptional host. Kevin could not have been more helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Thoroughly recommend the Eggs Rosewroc! View from our terrace was beautiful. This is the place to stay in Knysna.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Great view
Friendly and helpful staff
V good breakfast

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

The position was excellent, our host superb - he could not have done more to help us. We even came out in the morning to a washed car!
Breakfasts were Delicious.
Our best stay so far in South Africa.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2019

Nigel

Roseroc excellence

Warm welcome, amazing breakfasts with specials and special turndown service. The quality of the Roseroc exceeded expectations.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at the Roseroc Guest House for a few nights during our recent honeymoon to South Africa. The property is absolutely stunning both inside and out and has the most incredible view over the Knysna lagoon. As others have commented, Kevin (the owner) is an amazing host, providing us with excellent tips for things to do and places to eat. Each morning he put on an excellent breakfast that was presented with great panache and each evening, a wonderful turn-down service. Kevin can take you out for a private sunset tour of the lagoon on his boat, we did this and absolutely loved it, it was a highlight of our trip - so we thoroughly recommend you book this with him. Knysa has lots of restaurants a short walk away and there are plenty of taxis available to go back. Our only regret was that we did not stay in Knysna and at the Roseroc for longer. Thank you Kevin, Cornell and the Roseroc team for a wonderful few days.. merci monsieur! Greg & Poppy

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

It was great!

It is a fantastic guesthouse! We really liked it. The Owner Kevin is very kind and made our stay unforgetable! :-)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2019

Natalie

The hosts went above and beyond! Stunning place with beautiful views!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2018

Paul

Amazing place

This hotel is AMAZING. We received the very best service from Kevin and Cornell. They were friendly, knowledgeable, funny and incredibly helpful. Their hotel is beautiful as is the local area. The breakfast is also awesome. You must stay here!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2018

Timothy

Chic Boutique

Great host . Superb breakfast. Wonderful view from room . Perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2018

Elizabeth

Superb guest house

Great place to stay. Kevin the host is witty and very helpful. The room was immaculate with an amazing view of the lagoon and Heads. Great breakfast and they even washed the car.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2018

Natalie

Great place to stay! Really beautiful and Kavin are so nice and kind! Really recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2018

KUNAL

Amazing Holiday - Roseroc, A Boutique Gem.

Excellent stay. Very helpful staff. Cozy boutique hotel. Comfortable rooms with necessary amenities. We had an awesome holiday, thanks to Roseroc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2018

dinoshan

weekend away

great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

the place, owners, and staff are very welcoming. the offered assistance and recommendations for dining and activities. the view is remarkable

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2018

Christopher

Excellent.

Really beautiful accommodation and excellent hospitality would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2018

RR 55

Great family B&B

Excellent attention to details. Service is done with lots of love and care

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2017

lisaglen

Lovely hotel close to waterfront

Hosts were great. Room very comfortable. Great location.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Recimnended

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Excellent view and very nice decor overall. Breakfast was the best of our 26 day trip. The room would benefit from a small fridge and double glazing as the road below was quite busy with trucks early in one of the mornings. Other than that it was great and we'd definitely recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2017

Ian

Fantastic stay, friendly staff nothing was to much, super helpful, delightful breakfast definitely recommended a stay ❤️❤️

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2017

Carol

Home from Home in Knysna

This is a pleasant upmarket venue set in lush garden surroundings with lovely views of the Knysna Lagoon. Our room was spacious and well appointed. Beds were very comfortable. Breakfast the next morning was outstanding and our car had been washed! We felt relaxed and pampered.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2017

John

Wonderful house with super views over Knysna lagoon. Beautifully appointed throughout. Wonderful veranda with views. Excellent staff, especially our host Kevin.
Simply wonderful. Hope to return again.
Thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2017

Heather

Best b and b in Knysna

Excellent experience. Very affable hosts who were very accommodating to our needs. Even had turn-down service with glass of port and small cookie at bedtime. Told us where to eat, and made a delicious breakfast.
The decor was stunning and we enjoyed sundowners with other guests and our hosts on their scenic patio. Best place to stay in Knysna

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2016

Blanche

very good

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2016

Susan

Best place for me!

Second stay here and it was perfect. Would certainly stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Charming place with lovely views

I can't fault this hotel. The service was so warm and friendly, the room was really comfortable and clean. I would highly recommend this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

i'd recommend the rooms upstairs vs. the garden room, it was a little musty and didn't afford the view the others did. but the house is beautiful and has a great view of Knysna. I wished that we were able to spend more time there as the living room and patio and gardens were lovely. also it is a little off the beat and path but was still close to happenings in town.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Memorable stay

We had booked the honeymoon suite and found it a very comfortable and spacious room with an excellent view. The room is very clean and neat with a comfortable bed and good linen. We were there during a couple of colder days and found the room a bit cold as it only had a single wall heater, but the beds did have some heated blankets which provided the warmth we were seeking. The host, Vee, really makes you feel welcome and will go the extra mile to help you out with whatever you need. We definitely felt relaxed and well taken care off throughout our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2014

Romy

Fantastic Views i

Loved our stay! Very friendly and welcoming hostess! Lovely room with stunning views.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2014

Geoff

Quiet location, good position

Lovely house set in quiet surroundings, easy access by car from the main road through the town but little traffic noise. Only a short 10 min walk to Knysna Quays and the lagoon.
Excellent breakfast, overall a very enjoyable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2013

Jonny

Fantastic stay

We were made to feel at home by Vee as soon as we arrived and she was full of great tips and advice for things to do in the area. The room had a great view across the lagoon and was very comfortable and spacious. There were good options available for breakfast (especially the freshly baked muffins we woke up to the smell of cooking each morning!) We based ourselves here for 4 nights whilst exploring the area and couldn't have asked for more. It is a little far out of town and a car or taxi is required when going for dinner but most accommodation seems to be out here and the views more than made up for this.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2013

Ron

fantastic, friendly service

We spent 3 nights here and enjoyed the lovely garden room.....quite spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was delicous and filling, served in a lovely dining area with fantastic views. Our hostess was very helpful....discussing and describing local activities, restaurants, and making reservations for us. It's only a short drive to the harbor with many excellent restaurants and shopping. The only thing is that traffic can be heard as it is fairly close to the highway. Still a great place to stay.

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2013

Andy

cosy stay

Nice host, good view, and also liked the pool area. Breakfast was good, and can recommend the chicken sausages. Wireless internet was mostly good depending how many guests were on, and no surcharge. Could walk into town but we used our car, this property is towards the edges of Knysna. Nice view of the lagoon and heads in the distance, from the balconies. Honor bar with soft drinks and alcohol available 24hrs. No DStV (there is DStV in the main house, but whatever channel it is set to, is what all the rooms get). Stayed in room 6 separate to the main house, which includes a little kitchen area. Overall very nice place. Only down side would be the noise of traffic from the main road below, much quieter with all the windows and doors shut though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2012

Linda

We loved this place

For the price, this is a great little guesthouse. The proprietor was friendly, knowledgeable and a good cook!
The room was simple but clean and had a lovely view of the bay.
I would not hesitate to return.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2012

E LNA

A great find

A real home from home.
Great view of the lagoon and Knysna heads.
Comfy room wth all ammenities.
Great breakfast.
Friendly and helpful managress
Would definitely return.

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Lieve

Schone kamer, wel luidruchtig, ligt aan grote baan.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Ludwig

Charmantes Guest house mit einem ausgesprochen freundlichen und hilfsbereiten Gastgeber (Kevin). Persönlich serviertes Frühstück aller erster Güte!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Marcus

Perfect Host (Kevin) &
excellent Breakfast - very individual- Option!

Thx again
M&Z

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Stefan

Die Unterkunft hat viel Charme und Charakter, die Aussicht auf die Bucht ist genial. Gastgeber. Kevin gibt sich sehr viel Mühe und steht für alle Fragen bereit. Das Frühstück wird frisch zubereitet und persönlich serviert.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Christoph

Wir hatten ein schönes Zimmer mit Blick auf‘s Wasser. Die Gastgeber waren sehr sehr nett und das Frühstück wirklich super.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Ilyes

Top à recommander !

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Jose Angel

Wir haben einen sehr freundlichen Empfang von Kevin bekommen, der uns viele Empfehlungen mitgeteilt hat. Er hat sichergestellt dass wir uns wohlfühlten, und auch einen Turndown Service gemacht, was eine sehr nette Überraschung war. Der Unterkunft war sehr schön, mit einem tollen Ausblick über den Fluss. Das Bett war sehr bequem, und das Frühstück sehr lecker. Überall waren wir sehr, sehr zufrieden!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Joerg Alois

Cosy place

Nice B&B at the entrance of the city on the hill with beautiful view over the inlet. Very nice and interesting and helpful host. Interior decorated with great tast. About 1 km walk to harbour center. Perfect breakfast

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2025

Charlotta

Unhygienic and unsafe feeling!

This place have ants and carerpillars in the rooms. The kitchen was dirty and we couldn’t see our self eating breakfast there. Overall the place felt unhygienic. There was also messy around the keys, and it took them a while to even find a key that fitted the door, but still with a doubtful safe solution. We didn’t feel safe to leave our things in the room and leave for sightseeing and dinner with that defective locking systems. The one thing that was good was the view.

We left without even opening our suitcases!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

Adrian

Gorgeous B&B, lovely hosts with a delicious breakfast. Thank you for the awesome stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Saco

Gewoon super

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Saco

Super gastvrij. Leuke ontvangst door Kevin. Mooi Guesthouse. Vanuit kamer uitzicht over de baai. Op loopafstand van Waterfront, winkels en restaurants

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Sara

A fantastic accommodation with such a lovely host. The view from the house is amazing and the host is so sweet - giving a lot of advice on what to do, what to eat etc. Every evening we got a small evening snack and on Easter also an Easter chocolate at breakfast. About a km from centrum in an area that felt super safe walking around in.

Partner