Welcome to an exceptional hospitality business opportunity: Phoenix Lodge & Waterside Accommodation, a premier 15 bedroom guest house situated on one of South Africa’s most popular tourist routes with exceptional water views of the Knysna Estuary.

This purpose-built guest house, in operation since 2018, is meticulously maintained to the highest standards. The business boasts strong year-on-year growth and healthy occupancy rates, with ample opportunity for further growth.

It is positioned to cater to a diverse market, accommodating up to 34 guests. This makes it an ideal choice for tour bus groups, school excursions, corporate as well as holiday makers. It enjoys robust support from top tour operators and is an accredited accommodation supplier to the Western Cape Government.

The business combines two distinct offerings: Phoenix Lodge, providing superior 4-star luxury accommodation, and Waterside Accommodation, offering comfortable 4-star standard accommodation for the more budget-conscious traveller. This dual approach broadens its appeal and market reach.

Phoenix Lodge (Luxury)
Architecturally designed and rebuilt in 2018, Phoenix Lodge features nine luxury rooms. This includes five self-catering units, three rooms with microwave facilities, and an owner’s apartment. Every room offers exceptional views of the Knysna Estuary. Recent additions of top-of-the-range sleeper couches in some rooms have further increased guest capacity.

Guests at Phoenix Lodge can enjoy private balconies with lagoon views, a sundeck with a small splash pool, a tranquil morning meditation corner, and a dedicated barbeque area. A spacious dining area with a breakfast bar and an undercover patio offer additional spaces for dining or relaxation.

Waterside Accommodation (Standard)
Waterside Accommodation comprises six well-appointed standard en-suite rooms, each boasting excellent lagoon views and essential comforts.

The entire property is load-shedding friendly, equipped with reliable facilities to manage power outages seamlessly. There is plenty of parking plus two lockup garages, and convenient off-street parking for large tour buses at the bottom of the property.


The lodge’s prime location offers excellent accessibility. It's just a 15-minute walk to the vibrant Knysna Waterfront, filled with shops and restaurants, and a mere 3-minute drive to Knysna Central. George Airport is a 60-minute drive away, and Plettenberg Bay Airport is only 30 minutes. The property provides easy access to the renowned Blue Status Buffalo Bay beach, top-tier golf courses, and various attractions across the Garden Route, Oudtshoorn, and Tsitsikamma regions.


Phoenix Lodge & Waterside Accommodation represents a superb lifestyle business with robust forward bookings and an excellent reputation across TripAdvisor and all other online platforms. This is a turn-key operation, with everything in place for immediate management and continued success.

This property is being sold as a going concern, with the potential for a zero-rated transaction, meaning no transfer duties may be payable. The selling price of R22,000,000 excludes 15% VAT and includes all movable assets and intellectual property, excluding personal items belonging to the owners.

Full financials and occupancy statistics are available to qualified buyers upon signature of a NDA. All zonings, municipal permissions, and building plans are fully in place.

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