The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers

LodgN2 National, Knysna, South AfricaShow on map

You won’t be charged yet

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:30 AM.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.3 out of 10, at N2 National.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Riverside Oasis with Scenic Views

Unique Accommodation Options: The Riverdeck offers a variety of rooms, some with private bathrooms and others with shared facilities, catering to different preferences and budgets.

Entertainment and Relaxation: Guests can enjoy satellite TV at the bar, let their children have fun at the playground, and explore the farm stall for local products.

Outdoor Experience: With barbecue facilities provided, guests can savor a delightful outdoor cooking experience at the backpackers and camping area.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking

Rooms

7.0

Good

Rated 7.0 out of 10 by 202 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness5.3
Service8.3
Location8.3
Rooms6.3
Amenities8.3
Value4.3
Food & drink8.3

de RooSouth Africa
July 2026Solo traveller
Quiant and cosy.
The place was quaint and rustic but everything worked well and the place had everything to enhance our comfort. An electric blanket warmed our room so on returning we got into a warm bed. The bath was lovely and hot and…
VeroniqueSouth Africa
July 2026Solo traveller
Great place by the river (in Summer)
I booked the little cottage by the river. I loved it set between the banana trees!
It is small, but quite well organised and space optimised. it is clean and comfy, but very cold at night. That's a chance that they were…
MarlienSouth Africa
February 2026Family
Location location location!
Loved that it was on the same premises as the restaurant. Food very nice. Staff helpful.
No further complaints. Did mention to the manager to maybe replace bath with an inside shower.
ClintonSouth Africa
January 2026Group
Too expensive for what you get.
The website says 3 rooms and it was only 1 room.
No hot water in river house.
DeidreSouth Africa
January 2026Couple
Perfect site...lovely locals
All of it...perfect location
Mozzies buzzed and enjoyed our blood donations...lack of toilet paper
FenwickSouth Africa
January 2026Couple
Such a nice vibe and great for the kids as well as adults :-)

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

N2 National, Knysna, South Africa

Guests rate the location 8.3 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 05:30 PM

Check-out by 10:30 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers

What time is check-in and check-out at The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is The Riverdeck Accommodation and Backpackers?

N2 National, Knysna.

Other places we book in Knysna

Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.

All stays inKnysna

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection9.9 · 249 reviews

One on Bollard9.9 · 214 reviews

Knysna Hollow Country Estate9.6 · 845 reviews

St. James of Knysna9.6 · 467 reviews

Falcons View Manor9.7 · 256 reviews

Places to stay Knysna