Fair Acres Hotel

Hotel Suites in Knysna Garden Route

Description

The large grounds ensure privacy while the tranquil surroundings offer the ideal place to relax - "far from the madding crowd". Take in the glorious panoramic views, as you laze and sunbathe beside the sparkling pool. It is also the perfect place to take in the serene beauty of Knysna as the sun sets over the lagoon, and the lights of the houses on the Eastern Head begin to twinkle as darkness falls.

The Hotel has currently a total of 17 suites which consist of 3 Luxury, 5 Deluxe and 9 Standard Suites. The interior of the different suites have been tastefully decorated to create an ambience of comfort and luxury. Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, our suites are equipped to cater for your every need. 

Fair Acres Knysna hotel with its magnificent views across the Knysna lagoon and heads offers stunning Garden Route accommodation. This luxury hotel is spectacularly located above Knysna, standing proudly on the mountainside overlooking the town. Fair Acres is located directly north of the famous Knysna Heads and at 80 meters above sea level it boasts some spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle, Thesen's Island and the town of Knysna itself.

To compliment this prestigious Knysna hotel and its heritage, careful attention to detail has been undertaken to provide for every guest's need.

It is the perfect place in which to relax and take in the serene beauty of Knysna as the sun sets over the lagoon and the lights of the houses on the Eastern Head begin to twinkle as darkness falls.

Fair Acres hotel, Knysna and its professional team welcome you, our valued guest, to share an unforgettable experience, luxury Garden Route accommodation and views to remember.

Restaurant

Fair Acres Restaurant is situated on Fair Acres Hotel property and provides a professional catering service and brings a genuinely FRESH and ORIGINAL approach to customizing occasions to attain each clients objective.

Professional catering today is about choice, imagination, individuality, quality, variety and value. We know that attention to detail is every customer's priority.

Whether selecting the menu from a remarkable range of Contemporary or International dishes, planning the theme motif of the table decorations, catering for corporate events, dinner parties, special events, private functions and birthday parties or simply just relaxing with a sun downer or cocktail, we will leave nothing to chance and will provide every customers personal tastes from casual to elegant.

The restaurant's meals are tastefully prepared and professionally presented by our competent culinary team. The restaurant Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner only apon request from groups.

Attractions

BEACH

Only 6 kilometers from the hotel, perfect for strolls and picnics. Several marine mammals, such as Indian Bottle-nosed dolphin and the Southern Right Whale can frequently be seen.

CANOEING

On Goukamma River with an experienced guide.

CHOO-TJOE STEAM TRAIN

Runs between Knysna and George and can be boarded at the Sedgefield station.

ELEPHANT PARK

Close encounter with the Knysna elephants. Sunrise and sunset safari options available. Safari includes easy two hour walk through the valley with the elephants with drinks and snacks.

FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE

Includes a return ferry trip, scenic 4x4 trailer ride, easy guided walk through the forest ending in Food Forest where optional meals are served.

HELICOPTER TRIPS

15 minutes trip along the coastline of Sedgefield or half an hour trip to the Knysna Heads.

HORSE RIDING

In the forest, on the beach or along the lakes.

LUXURY YACHT

Various options from sunset cruises to champagne breakfast as well as private charters. On the Knysna lagoon, through the Heads and out to sea.

MONKEYLAND PRIMATE RESERVE

Walks in the forest with rangers where you can expect to see many species of monkeys and a large variety of forest dwelling birds.

MOSSEL BAY GAME FARM

This unique guided 4x4 game viewing drive is a stimulating mix of bush craft and game viewing on this 1250ha farm with an abundance of wildlife.

MOUTAIN BIKING

Biking in Knysna Forest with qualified guide for all fitness levels, combined with lunch at the Waterfront as well as a lagoon cruise to explore the Knysna estuary.

SCUBA DIVING

Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

STORMSRIVER ADVENTURE CENTRE

Includes black water tubing and various other adrenalin activities.

TSITSIKAMMA BUNJI JUMPING

Blaauwkranz river - highest Bunji jump in the world.

TSITSIKAMMA TREE-TOP CANOPY TOURS

Launched from a platform 30 meters from the forest floor, gliding on a steel gable to the first tree platform high up in a giant Yellow-wood tree. Information on the ecology of the forest 30 meters above the forest floor.

OUDTSHOORN CANGO CAVES

Guided interpretative tours through the caves.

OUDTSHOORN WILDLIFE RANCH

Tour with guide into the crocodile enclosures, snake park, view Cat family in natural enclosures and an opportunity to touch the cheetahs.

OUDTSHOORN OSTRICH FARM

Informative tour of an ostrich farm with the opportunity to rid or sit on an ostrich.

WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING

Experience an eco-marine safari with the opportunity to view whales, dolphins, seals and marine birds

Facilities

• In-house restaurant – We serve breakfast and lunch only. We can recommend one of many restaurants in and around Knysna.
• Room Service
• Laundry
• Internet Facilities
• DSTV
• Swimming Pool
• Splash Pool
• Babysitting service
• State-Of-The-Art Conference Centre
  Hotel is within a few minutes walk from the friendly town of Knysna. You will find a selection of restaurants, unique shops and the waterfront. After a night out in town it is simply less than 5 minutes back to the hotel.

Accommodation

Luxury Suites:

• Lagoon facing
• Patio deck
• Queen Size Bed
• Writing Desk
• Telephone line with modem
• Open plan lounge area
• Television (MNet/DSTV) with remote control
• Dressing room with dressing table
• Spacious wardrobes
• Seperate Shower
• Jacuzzi
• Vanity with double basin
• Tea / coffee facilities
• Hairdryer
• Fully air conditioned room
• Digital safe

Deluxe Suites:

• Courtyard facing
• Queen Size Bed
• Writing Desk
• Telephone line with modem
• Television (MNet/DSTV) with remote control
• Spacious wardrobes
• Seperate Shower
• Jacuzzi
• Vanity with double basin
• Tea / coffee facilities
• Hairdryer
• Fully air conditioned room
• Digital safe
• One Paraplegic Suite

Standard Suites:

• Courtyard facing
• Queen Size Bed
• Writing Desk
• Telephone line with modem
• Television (MNet/DSTV) with remote control
• Spacious wardrobes
• Bath with Over hung Shower
• Vanity with double basin
• Tea / coffee facilities
• Hairdryer
• Fully air conditioned room
• Digital safe

 Conference

Fair Acres Hotel provides a vibrant, creative and inspiring venue for all types of functions and conference events. Whether you need to motivate, influence or simply entertain your audience we will help you to inspire them. Whatever the nature or size of your function or conference group you can rely on the skill, enthusiasm and dedication of our management team. We provide state of the art equipment and can cater for all types of functions.

Our 5 star conference room is equipped with state of the art equipment:

* Televisions                              * DVD

* Video digital projector              * Electronic screen

* Video conference camera         * Legal document camera

* Surround sound                       * Internet and printer

Our conference services are:

• Planning and co-ordinating conference event
  
• Catering (includes lunch and dinner upon request)
  
• Preparing Interval snacks /Tea / Coffee
  
• Shuttle service (additional fee)
  
• Accommodation
  
• Organising and booking group / team excursions in and around Knysna
  
• Organising theme dinner evenings
  
• Organising and booking of golf games

Functions

Fair Acres Hotel has the resources and facilities to host any type of function, be it formal or informal either in our in-house restaurant or in our conference centre which can accommodate up to 54 guests.

We cater for functions and/or for large groups only. Please contact our management team for more information on group functions and/or group bookings.

The Restaurant with its open plan kitchen is spacious and beautifully furnished to create an atmosphere of warmth and intimacy for your guests.

For a more private and less distracting atmosphere functions can also be held in our conference venue.

For private parties or birthday celebrations, we can arrange for our pianist to provide soft classical music in the background while your guests enjoy the social spirit of the evening.

Weddings

Fair Acres Hotel provides one of the most beautiful wedding reception venues along the Garden Route. Our garden together with its spectacular views creates an atmosphere of elegance and beauty. We have stylish and well equipped facilities to host any type of wedding from formal to informal, indoor or outdoor.

Our in-house Restaurant will assist with preparing the special menu for your wedding day.

From our first communication to the very last detail our co-ordinating team will be there to assist you in everyway. Fair Acres Hotel settings are stylish and romantic for any type of wedding.

Please contact our management team to assist you with your catering needs for your wedding day.

 Standard Services Includes:

• Venue hire
• Buffet or Set menu
• Tables and chairs (standard)
• Table cloths and overlays(standard, white, peach,black, cream or green)
• Plates, cups, napkins, glasses,cutlery (standard)
• Waitron service
• Gift table draped