aha The Rex Hotel

Hotels
African Hotels & Adventures
8.8 (76 reviews)
8 Gray Steet, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571 , Knysna , ZA

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Express check-out
Parasailing nearby
Free bicycles on site
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Varied breakfast
Cons:
Expensive for value
Room cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
The cleanliness is poor due to dirty curtains and walls that need maintenance.
Service
9.65
The staff is very kind and provides good service.
Location
9.49
Location is average and but acceptable for the area.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms are standard and not very spacious, with poor noise insulation.
Amenities
9.47
Amenities appear to meet standard expectations for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.63
The hotel is considered expensive for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.68
The breakfast is good and varied.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall not satisfied with the experience given the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:56

Property Description

Experience the perfect getaway at aha The Rex Hotel, nestled in the heart of Knysna and surrounded by nature's beauty.

Recreation Amenities
Dive into relaxation with our outdoor pool and enjoy serene views from our garden. For extra convenience, we provide babysitting services and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a stress-free stay.

Dining Options
Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant or unwind with room service during limited hours. Start your day right with our buffet breakfast, available daily for an extra charge, and wrap up the evening at our cozy bar/lounge.

Comfort & Convenience
Each of our 54 air-conditioned rooms boasts modern amenities including LCD televisions, complimentary toiletries, and 24-hour front desk assistance. With express check-out and a roundtrip airport shuttle available, your comfort is our priority.

Book your stay now to create unforgettable memories at aha The Rex Hotel!

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GRJ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 76 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 9.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

L’hotel è molto caro, ma non vale i soldi spesi. Le camere sono standard, non tanto grandi; per andare a letto da una parte è molto stretto e non si può fare a meno di pestare la tenda, che è quindi piuttosto sporca. I battiscopa e il muro, soprattutto del bagno, avrebbero bisogno di un po’ di manutenzione, perché sono scrostati. Le pareti sono sottili e si sentono tutti i rumori esterni.
Per fortuna il personale è molto gentile e la colazione è buona e varia.
Non ci tornerei assolutamente. Per quel prezzo si può trovare di meglio

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Great stay! The hotel seemed quite new. We had an issue where the air conditioning did not work but the staff were quick to bring a fan to our room. We didn't try the breakfast as the hotel was well located to access coffee shops and restaurants.
Would recommend for a short trip for a location with great value for money.

2021-12-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Pleasant stay however, it would be great if there were more TV channels available.

2021-12-18 via Nuitee
S
Siyabonga
8
Modern
Pros:

Very good and modern

2021-12-16 via Nuitee
A
André
2
Stay away. Terrible service
Pros:

Had an emergency’s and had to drive down to Knysna. Arrived at hotel, after I made a booking, and hotel was closed. Locked. Lights off. No one there. Absolutely horrible

2021-09-10 via Nuitee
L
Logan
10
Rex Knysna
Pros:

Extremely friendly staff, convenient location to waterfront, within walking distance

2021-08-02 via Nuitee
L
Lufuno
8
Pleasant stay
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay, the room was neat and comfortable

2021-01-12 via Nuitee
D
David
8
Good hotel, bad experience
Pros:

The hotel looks brand new and even though the rooms are not so big, they are very comfortable and clean. The location is also great, walking distance to the Waterfront pier. We would have had a really good night of sleep if it werent for the extremely loud guests that started slamming doors at 6 am. Even though I called the reception to inform them, they couldnt handle the problem and the guests were still making a lot of noise until 08:30 when I gave up sleeping. The hotel is good but we had a bad experience.

2020-12-26 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Nettes Hotel in sehr guter Lage
Pros:

Wenige Schritte zur Waterfront, gesicherte Parkplätze, unkompliziert. Sehr gutes Frühstück.

2020-02-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

A good property offering all that you require, I was there only one night ad it offered me a good nights sleep

2020-01-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
4
Pros:

AC did not work, wifi did not work. Concrete structure very loud

2020-01-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Great location for exploring Knysna only a short walk down the Quay where’s there a lots of restaurants and bars to enjoy. Room was clean functional and bed was comfy. Parking was really good and safe. Breakfast was nice apart from the attitude of some of the waitress’s who were very grumpy and the worst we came across in our 2 weeks trip on the Garden Route. Overall a nice place to stay.

2019-11-24 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Convenient location, good breakfast and lots of parking. Just stayed here one night and would stay again.

2019-11-21 via Nuitee
A
Andreas partner
6
Pros:

Das Restaurant, in dem es leider nur Frühstück gab, war sehr modern. Leider war die Auswahl beim Frühstück nicht so groß. Abendessen wurde in der Unterkunft nicht bzw. nur für große Gruppen angeboten. Alkohol gab es generell keinen in der Anlage bzw. es wurde keiner verkauft. Durch die super Lage, waren jedoch zahlreiche Restaurants am Hafen zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Zimmer wurden jeden Tag sauber gemacht, hier gab es nichts auszusetzen. Das wLan war zwar kostenlos, funktionierte jedoch im Zimmer nicht immer. Für ein Wochenende ist das Hotel in Ordnung, länger jedoch würden wir nicht bleiben.

2019-11-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Gutes Stadthotel mit toller Lage im Old Quarter. Verbesserungen beim Frühstück wären wünschenswert sowie neue Liegen im Bereich des Pools

2019-10-20 via Nuitee
S
Silvia
8
Pros:

Gute Lage zur Waterfront Village

2019-10-17 via Nuitee
K
Karsten
8
Convenient
Pros:

Modern hotel with a great breakfast. But lacks security control, anyone can get to the rooms.

2019-06-30 via Nuitee
L
Lauren partner
4
Pros:

The lobby seemed clean enough, however it is definitely a no frills hotel. I've learned through this trip to never stay at an aha hotel again. They are the worst! This was the only hotel that didn't offer us bottled water or breakfast. When I asked if they could at least fill up my waterbottle, she took it and filled it with sink water.

2019-04-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

We loved our stay! Our room was huge and the view from it was AMAZING!!!!! 2 lovely nights and great service.

2019-04-11 via Nuitee
J
Judith
6
2 Nights at Aha Rex Knysna
Pros:

Despite the good first impression, lovely room and good breakfast, I would not book there again. For me, the negatives outweigh the positives. Hardly any water from the shower which meant that I could not wash my (short) hair. First thought it was due to the water (pump?) problem the previous day (no water for ca. 6 hours) but had the same situation trying to shower the 2nd day. Mentioned it to Reception. The doors seem to be very thin - heard everything from the corridor. The pool has an "out of order" notice but it seems that it has been out of order for a long time as the pool water is turning green.

2019-03-21 via Nuitee