Oyster Creek Lodge

It was THE best. We had a great time and everything was 100%. The view is fantastic and the accommodation was first clas

Best location with amazing views. The rooms are lovely, some of the ensuites could use a little upgrading though - the showers specifically. The beds were super comfy with decent quality pillows and bedding. The kitchen equipment desperately needs to be upgraded though. The fridges are really old and had a bit of a smell. The cooking utensils, knives and cutting boards are also really old and should have been replaced a while ago. A few simple upgrades could make this lodge exceptional. Overall a very enjoyable stay, just be sure to book the entire place or you might have to share the house with strangers. Esther was very friendly and welcoming, and although she lives on the premises we never felt that our privacy was invaded. Perfect for a large family getaway.

My husband and I booked to have our intimate wedding here with our family and it was perfect for what we wanted and needed. The lodge was absolutely stunning and we all enjoyed our stay so much, everyone was so pleased by the beautiful scenery, the accommodation and Esther's warm welcome. We will be back soon for another family getaway. :)

Our holiday experience was marred by a complete disregard for privacy at the house. To our dismay, wifi technicians were on the premises , invading our personal space and disrupting our vacation. The lack of communication regarding this intrusion was unacceptable, leaving us feeling like our privacy was an afterthought. Our peaceful retreat turned into a constant state of discomfort, as the technicians moved about the property for two consecutive days, the landlord said that they will be back on the second day at 10am but they pulled up 9am , we went out for the day to experience Knysna for the first time for 6hrs from 9am till 3pm , when we got back they were still busy , she also mentioned that they weren’t gonna be long before we left the morning , they were there since the time of our arrival ,seemingly oblivious to the inconvenience they caused. The landlord was also staying on the premises with her room right underneath us ,she even mentioned in an email that they were just going to be in and out “instead they were on vaccination with us for free” and with the wooden floors cracking while walking making one very conscience about moving around ,knowing that she’s right under us . I understand that it’s a wooden building , but what bothered me is the fact that the luxury room is directly on top of her personal space. She was constantly walking around the villa as if we can’t be trusted ,all the rooms inside were open and unlocked when we arrived , as soon as we went to the shop to get a few things when we got back all the rooms were locked except our room and the main door was left wide open, she even walked in without knocking, she knocked the very first time , when I opened the door for her she removed her key out the door as if she was ready to just unlock the door herself and walk in. The management's failure to inform us of such major disruptions has left a lasting negative impression on what should have been a private and relaxing getaway. I hate to be the one giving a negative review on this beautiful place, we didn’t want to be confrontational because we weren’t there to upset our spirits and out of respect for the lady we kept our cool, but I had to give feedback because we paid proper money for our privacy as we came from Cape Town.

Oyster Creek Villa was ideal for what I had in mind for a family get together in the middle of winter. It had that cozy, familiar holiday home feel with a fireplace and nice big table for boardgames (bring some extra!). The views were amazing and Knysna just a stone-throw away for some more exploration possibilities. My family and I really enjoyed our stay, thank you Oyster Creek!

Needs some maintenance and some backup power solution for load shedding. Location is excellent and the breeze over the deck keeps one cool in the hot summer. Concerning that if you do not book all the rooms that you may share with strangers.