Situated on the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon with uninterupted views of the lagoon, the river and the Outeniqua Mountains. Our two and three bedroom wooden log chalets are well appointed with wide shaded wooden verandahs and large entertainment areas. All the bedrooms are en-suite and each chalet has a Weber and gas barbeque, mini libaries and television sets. On-site facilities include canoe, fishing boats and houseboats day rentals and for those wishing to bring their own boat we provide moorings. Guest facilities include a swimming pool, shaded parking and a laundry service. Situated six kilometres from Knysna central and with-in easy distance of the beaches at Brenton-on-Sea, Buffelsbay, the Outenique Mountains and the famous Knysna Forests where elephants still roam free.Phantom View River Resort is the ideal place to explore and enjoy all the beauty and adventure activities the Garden Route has to offer.Known as the “Crows Nest” our conference venue can seat up to 40 delegates comfortably. Our venue offers a rustic feeling and is situated in a beautiful garden with views of the Knysna Lagoon.Our units are equipped for self-catering but our off-site caterers can supply picnic baskets, breakfast and suppers. Excellent all-year round weather makes Phantom View River Resort perfect for family holidays, small tour groups, conference goers, incentives and our unique boat-based team building breakaways.
Lightleys Holiday Houseboats
We’ll show you how to pilot your boat and how to navigate around the Lagoon and make you Captain Of Your Own Holiday. Because, whether you choose catered or self-catered charters, you’ll be free to explore the safe, tranquil waters of the Knysna Lagoon. Our 6-berth aluminium-hulled Aquachalets and newly-built 4-berth GRP Leisure Liners come complete with bedding, galleys (with fridges and gas stoves), ‘heads’ (shower rooms with chemical toilets) and portable barbecues.
And our shore facility offers spacious ablution blocks and an indoor/outdoor conference and functions venue. For holiday-makers, houseboating is your accommodation - and it’s your entertainment. For honeymooners, it’s romance. And for business people, it’s an unusual conference or team building opportunity. With Lightleys Holiday Houseboats you’ll enjoy all the pleasures of boating - and you’ll have the ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route.
Phantom View River Resort Accommodation
Upriver, Lagoon-side Log Cabins with wide, shaded wooden decks and large entertainment areas. Fully and luxuriously equipped, double-story, 2- and 3-bedroom units (master bedroom and entertainment areas on entrance level; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms downstairs. All bedrooms en-suite; all have river views. All Cabins have Weber and gas barbecues, mini libraries and televisions with entertainment channels). Direct access to the Knysna River and Lagoon for birding and all water sports. On-site equipment hire (canoes, riverboats, houseboats and fishing rods). Walk-on mooring for private boats. Guest facilities include swimming pool, shaded parking and laundry service. Delivered-to-your-door breakfast picnic baskets by arrangement. Quiet position 6 km from Knysna Central and a short drive from shops, restaurants beaches, forests, mountains, nature reserves and at least ten top-flight golf courses. Excellent all-year-round weather makes Phantom View River Resort perfect for family holidays, small tour groups, incentives and our unique boat-based team building breakaways.
- 2 and 3- bedroom, double storey, self-catering log cabins
- Every bedroom with its own bathroom, bedside radio and hairdryer
- Main entrance, master bedroom, living room, kitchen and main deck on upper storey in all cabins; 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and second deck downstairs;
- Open plan lounges and kitchens equipped with microwaves, double fridges, fans, heaters, TV’s with M-Net (entertainment channels)
- Portable wood-fired and gas barbeques on decks
- Covered wooden decks with uninterrupted views of the Knysna Lagoon, Knysna River and Outeniqua Mountains
- Shaded parking (1 carport per cabin)
- Complimentary tea and coffee.
Phantom View River Resort Rates
1 March 2009 to 29 February 2010 (Price Subject to Change Without Notice; E & O.E)
For B&B Rates please add R55.00 per person
2 BEDROOM-EN-SUITE LODGE - 2 PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN)
| | High Season | Mid Season | Low Season |
| | 11 Dec to 10 Jan and Easter Weekend and Knysna Oyster Festival | 11 Jan - 30 April, 18 Sept to 10 Dec (excluding Easter Weekend) | 1 May to 17 September (excluding Knysna Oyster Festival) |
Daily Rate (including 14% VAT) | R2250.00 Per Night | R795.00 Per Night | R725.00 Per Night |
Weekend Breakaway* (Friday to Monday) | - | R2295.00 3 Nights | R1950.00 3 Nights |
Mid Week Breakaway* (Monday to Friday) | - | R3050.00 4 Nights | R2450.00 4 Nights |
| 7 Night Breakaway* | - | R4995.00 7 Nights | R4075.00 7 Nights |
2 OR 3 BEDROOM-EN-SUITE LODGE -3 to 4 PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN)
| | High Season | Mid Season | Low Season |
| | 11 Dec to 10 Jan and Easter Weekend and Knysna Oyster Festival | 11 Jan - 30 April, 18 Sept to 10 Dec (excluding Easter Weekend) | 1 May to 17 September (excluding Knysna Oyster Festival) |
Daily Rate (including 14% VAT) | R2250.00 Per Night | R1250.00 Per Night | R950.00 Per Night |
Weekend Breakaway* (Friday to Monday) | - | R3395.00 3 Nights | R2550.00 3 Nights |
| Mid Week Breakaway* (Monday to Friday) | - | R4250.00 4 Nights | R3225.00 4 Nights |
| 7 Night Breakaway* | - | R6995.00 7 Nights | R5325.00 7 Nights |
3 BEDROOM-EN-SUITE LODGE - 6 PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN)
| | High Season | Mid Season | Low Season |
| | 11 Dec to 10 Jan and Easter Weekend and Knysna Oyster Festival | 11 Jan - 30 April, 18 Sept to 10 Dec (excluding Easter Weekend) | 1 May to 17 September (excluding Knysna Oyster Festival) |
Daily Rate (including 14% VAT) | R2250.00 Per Night | R1585.00 Per Night | R1295.00 Per Night |
Weekend Breakaway* (Friday to Monday) | - | R4295.00 3 Nights | R3495.00 3 Nights |
Mid Week Breakaway* (Monday to Friday) | - | R5395.00 4 Nights | R4395.00 4 Nights |
| 7 Night Breakaway* | - | R8895.00 7 Nights | R7250.00 7 Nights |
* 7 Night Breakaway special packages are not available during long weekends or school holidays.