4 Star Hotel

Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

Cr Swart Drive, Knysna, South Africa View Map

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Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

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Located on a dune at Brenton-on-Sea main beach, Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort offers well appointed, beach-front homes and luxury suites. Free parking is available on site. The modern accommodations will provide you with an open-plan living area, a kitchen, TV and a bathroom with bath or shower. Enjoy the fresh air and ocean views from your private deck. Offering panoramic sea views, The Butterfly Blu restaurant serves a variety of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, pizzas and vegetarian dishes. Guests can work out in the fully equipped, air conditioned gym, which comes with treadmills, cross trainers, spinning bikes, a rower, cable machines, plus substantial free weights and benches. There is also a centrally located, outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. The Featherbed Private Nature Reserve is a 10-minute drive away and Knysna is 9.3 mi away from Brenton Haven.

406 Reviews

8.7Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.1
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “location and food was excellent. thanks for the undercover parking!!”
  • “Location and the view”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Two-Bedroom Suite with Balcony1/3

Two-Bedroom Suite with Balcony

539 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One-Bedroom Villa1/4

One-Bedroom Villa

539 sqft • 1 Double

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One-Bedroom House1/2

One-Bedroom House

539 sqft • 1 Double

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Superior One-Bedroom Suite1/4

Superior One-Bedroom Suite

323 sqft • 1 Double

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View1/4

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

539 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Two-Bedroom Villa1/4

Two-Bedroom Villa

539 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Double

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.7
    Very Good

    Based on 406 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    9.1

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • location and food was excellent. thanks for the undercover parking!!
    • Location and the view
    • The location is superb. Room is very nice and amenities is great. Perfect for a short or long term stay.

    Cons -

    • Dirty and old. No hot water all the time. Only for 3 minutes the Heater not working in some rooms. Also no portable heater.
    • Great food but reserve dinner in advance to guarantee a table.
    • The villa pix are kind of misleading, i thought the villas open on the beach but they have a diagonal sea view from the patio. Glad that we were given a option to switch the room. The water was muddy through out the stay so we could not use the bathtub, the maintenance said the pump had some issue and tried to fix it but no use, then we were told the main municipal water line was busted and every one in brenton was facing this problem. All in all a great place to stay cz of the amazing location
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    10karienPosted on: 10-18-2025

    location and food was excellent. thanks for the undercover parking!!

    5MohammedPosted on: 8-9-2025

    Location and the view

    Dirty and old. No hot water all the time. Only for 3 minutes the Heater not working in some rooms. Also no portable heater.

    10PretoriusPosted on: 7-15-2025

    The location is superb. Room is very nice and amenities is great. Perfect for a short or long term stay.

    Great food but reserve dinner in advance to guarantee a table.

    10VipulPosted on: 7-2-2025

    We had a wonderful stay at Brenton Haven! Everything from the spacious, well-designed rooms to the delicious food exceeded our expectations. The views were stunning, the property was immaculate, and the service was excellent. Highly recommended for a relaxing and scenic getaway!

    7EdPosted on: 6-18-2025

    This is a self catering hotel and not a regular hotel with room service and all (something i missed to read when booked) but having said that it has a well equipped kitchenette so no issues. The location and peace full environment. had booked a 2 bedroom villa - the smallest villa i have ever seen, it was very compact. There was an issue with the villa allotted to me (something about the air con), but i was offered a suite (spacious) instead in the main building which was nicer than the villa. Staff was polite and courteous and we enjoyed the stay. Very nice and friendly locals. 2 restaurants and 2 delis around the hotel.

    The villa pix are kind of misleading, i thought the villas open on the beach but they have a diagonal sea view from the patio. Glad that we were given a option to switch the room. The water was muddy through out the stay so we could not use the bathtub, the maintenance said the pump had some issue and tried to fix it but no use, then we were told the main municipal water line was busted and every one in brenton was facing this problem. All in all a great place to stay cz of the amazing location

    6GhadahPosted on: 6-10-2025

    Location was very good

    stuff not friendly, I had to by money to get an old adapter. food average

    10IsaacPosted on: 5-31-2025

    It is next to the beach and offers a great view and feeling of the ocean, the ocean sounds are so relaxing.The place is quiet and peaceful.

    The bed matress was hard and bedroom A/C was not working.

    9EdelsonPosted on: 5-26-2025

    The location is exceptional. Food and service at Blu Restaurant was excellent, with good value for money

    Bedroom was a bit small

    8CoraliePosted on: 5-25-2025

    The restaurant was above our expectations, and management went out of their way to make my mother feel special on her 89th birthday - thank you

    6SandiPosted on: 5-5-2025

    View was amazing, we were unlucky with the weather so didn't get to the beach!

    The bed was very hard and the pillows lumpy. Bathrooms are tiny - a bath would have been amazing. I feel the bathrooms could do with an upgrade. The hot water took ages to get warm - in a water scarce area, that is a huge waste of water.

    6MalushaPosted on: 5-5-2025

    The view is excellent and access to the beach is great.

    The price is really expensive for the facilities that's provided in the unit. I did expect more based on what I paid.

    10Nnana09Posted on: 4-30-2025

    We had a wonderful stay! The staff were friendly and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. The views from our unit were stunning, and walking out to the beautiful, sunny beach was truly breathtaking.

    8FortunatePosted on: 4-15-2025

    The room was spacious and well equipped,with spacious balcony to enjoy the view-we absolutely loved it, We had a lovely sea view

    The view from our room was slightly obscured by the restaurant roof - not a big deal thoughThe bed was hard,like really hard, it just didn't move to the shape of one's body and for me,it just was uncomfortable

    10RianaPosted on: 4-7-2025

    The view was amazing, and the place was very clean. There is a small deli on the property where you can get drinks, pizza, lunch, and breakfast. The Butterfly Blue restaurant has the most amazing sunset view and very good food—very high standards.

    6BaileyPosted on: 4-6-2025

    The location is what makes this property special.

    The WiFi wasn’t working. Our electric gate didn’t work. The gate to the facilities area didn’t close and banged very loudly all night.

    10TovhoPosted on: 4-1-2025

    Brenton Haven offered me and my husband the best holiday experience ever, the room was super clean and the food was delicious. Staff are also very friendly

    9MariaPosted on: 3-31-2025

    Breakfast was excellent ? Location perfect.

    Problem with ants ? in the kitchen area.

    9LawrencePosted on: 3-30-2025

    Outstanding setting with fantastic views and direct beach access.

    Service in the restaurant could be a bit snappier - it took a quite a while for meals to arrive even when there were few patrons and also to ask for our bill at the end. The food was great though.

    9RuthPosted on: 3-23-2025

    Modern resort with a main block and a selection of additional accommodation all situated overlooking a stunning beach. The room in the main block was well appointed with en-suite bedroom, kitchen diner, lounge area and outside veranda. There is an on site restaurant serving good food.

    The lift does not go to all floors in the main building

    8BeverleyPosted on: 3-22-2025

    Views were lovely, room was amazing

    The walk down and back up to the beach was impossible if you have mobility problems, which I didn’t see on either booking.com or the Brenton haven beach website

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Private beach

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

    Cr Swart Drive, Knysna