| March 2012: John & Linda Kelsey (United Kingdom) |
| Our experience at Hide-Away has far exceeded our expectations and we would have no hesitation in recommending it to our friends. Colleen & Cecil are very warm people and made us feel very welcome. Cecil cooks a “mean” breakfast which was the best we’ve had on our holiday. Rating: Exceptional. |
| March 2012: Michael Aldendorff (Dubai) |
| It was a super break and I think you are running a first class guest house, one of the best I have every stayed in. I love the personal touches. Rating: Exceptional. |
| February 2012: Jeff & Maureen Utting (United Kingdom) |
| Our greeting was the best we have received of all the guest houses/hotels we have stayed in during 3 trips to South Africa. The welcome towels and drinks were very much appreciated, together with all the information and recommendations of places to visit and eat. The room was very comfortable and all our needs were catered for. The breakfasts were delicious, the staff friendly and the owners exceptional. We really wish we could stay a lot longer. You are to be commended. We were not looking for faults but if we were, we could not have found any. All of this in a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful visit. We shall return. Rating: Exceptional. |
| February 2012: Liz & Mike O’Donnell (United Kingdom) |
| Thank you for your cheerful hospitality and excellent local advice. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in our delightful room (even when it was raining!). We could not fault Hide-Away or your delicious breakfasts. Rating: Exceptional. |
| January 2012: Albert Cilia & Michela Rausi (Malta) |
| Thank you for your hospitality!! We are very happy we chose Hide-Away during our stay in Knysna. Thank you for a great breakfast, for your recommendations and for making us feel at home when we are so far away from our own home (Malta). Keep up the good work. Rating: Better. |
| January 2012: The Simmons (Sweden) |
| You have been great hosts! Very helpful in every way. We particularly liked the check in with lots of good and useful information. Always good to “get a grip” on the town when you arrive. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend this place to others travelling to Knysna. Thank you for all your help. Rating: Exceptional. |
| December 2011: Debrah Pono (Australia) |
| My stay at the Hide-Away Guest House was perfect! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Your knowledge of Knysna and good contacts have enabled me to make the most of my short stay. Thank you so much for making my last few days in South Africa wonderful. Rating: Exceptional. |
| December 2011: Ake Alfredsson & Paul Cabatingan (Sweden) |
| We’ve been to many places/countries and stayed in many hotels. Hide-Away is by far the BEST! Warm hospitality, excellent personalised service, thanks to you Cecil & Colleen. We will see to it that our friends in Sweden stay here and savour your hospitality when they come to SA, particularly to Knysna. Rating: Better. |
| November 2011: Clive & Irene Pollard (United Kingdom) |
| Couldn’t fault you Colleen – it was lovely to have such a cheerful face around first thing in the morning! You were very helpful and well organized and we had a lovely stay with you. We will definitely recommend you. Rating: Better |
| November 2011: Colin & Jean Hassall (United Kingdom) |
| We’ve really enjoyed your wonderful hospitality. Your “meet & greet” was really friendly and professional at the same time. Thanks for making our stay in Knysna so special. Rating: Better. |
| October 2011: Dermot & Sheena Colhoun (United Kingdom) |
| A wonderful stay. A true home from home! A very relaxed atmosphere. Hosts were most helpful and provided many genuine recommendations. Pleasure to have stayed and met you both. We both would love to return someday! Rating: Exceptional. |
| October 2011: Werner & Zsuzsanna Wiesmann (Switzerland) |
| Many thanks to Colleen and Cecil who made our stay in unknown surroundings absolutely enjoyable. We felt at home and at ease with them. We especially appreciated their professional and friendly advice on excursions, trips, restaurants, etc. First class South African hospitality that we experienced for the first, but hopefully, not the last time! Rating: Exceptional. |
| September 2011: Rayno van Wyk & Elmari Janse van Rensburg (South Africa) |
| Geen slegte opmerke nie. Kamer en badkamer is baie mooi. Die ontbyt is fantasties. Rating: Exceptional. |
| September 2011: Berit Stut & Fehime Demir (Germany) |
| Colleen & Cecil give their guests a very warmhearted and personal feeling! Their hospitality is amazing and the guesthouse is a very lovely place. We would be happy to come back one day and we will definitely recommend it at home! Thanks for everything! Rating: Better. |
| August 2011: Roelof & Herta Schomper (South Africa) |
| 10/10 Hospitality; 10/10 Well looked after and clean; 10/10 Well equipped; 10/10 Husband and wife effort! Rating: Much better. |
| August 2011: Armando & Simona Motta (Italy) |
| We appreciated very much the charming and the friendly feeling when we arrived. Also the service, the room and breakfast is excellent. We thank you for the short but very good time – great friendship and kindness. Ciao. Rating: Exceptional. |
| July 2011: Lang and Geddes families (South Africa and Canada) |
| Thank you so much for the comfortable accommodation, the yummy breakfast and the excellent hosts. Rating: Exceptional. |
| June 2011: Jackie Bonnitto & Jemmin Pellan (USA) |
| Our stay in South Africa was one of our best vacations, but our stay at the Hide-Away B&B was an experience! We will never forget the view from our room – spectacular. Both Colleen & Cecil were very helpful and kind. We would recommend the Hide-Away if you are ever visiting Knysna, South Africa. Rating: Exceptional. |
| May 2011: Johan Schenck (South Africa) |
| Very warm and friendly people. It felt like just another night at my own house. Will definitely come and stay here again. Rating: Better |
| May 2011: Kristian Kieldsen & Yvonne Skinner (France) |
| We found your establishment charming, full of character with a relaxed ambiance. Your knowledge of activities and restaurants in the area was especially helpful and if we were in this area again we would not hesitate to stay here or recommend you to others. Rating: Exceptional |
| April 2011: Adrian Moorhouse & Stephanie Canning (United Kingdom) |
| The breakfast was delicious and the welcome we received was a very nice touch. The size and appearance of the room plus the stunning views made our stay here very relaxing and enjoyable. We will definitely recommend the Hide-Away to anyone coming to Knysna. Rating: Exceptional |
| April 2011: Sue & Tony Slack (United Kingdom) |
| Thank you so much for a really enjoyable few days – all the help with where to go and what to see greatly added to our trip. A special pleasure was breakfast with such a wonderful view! Unforgettable! PS A treat for me was a plug for the hairdryer near a dressing table – very very rare! Rating: Better |
| March 2011: Alan & Alison Dinning (South Africa) |
| We have had a wonderful time here with you. We loved Knysna. Your hospitality is outstanding and you made us feel very welcome. The advice about venues for food was spot on and we can find no fault with anything. We will certainly recommend Hide-Away to friends and family. Thank you Cecil & Colleen. Rating: Exceptional |
| March 2011: Peter Ashton & Alex McCaffery (United Kingdom) |
| Service has been excellent from arrival to departure. Hosts - Cecil & Colleen - could not have done more to make our stay more enjoyable and relaxing. Room and view was beautiful and excellent value. Rating: Similar (We've found all service in SA to be excellent). |
| February 2011: Sade Family (Israel) |
| We enjoyed the stay here - it was perfect. Everything was beyond what we expected and you were very helpful with every question we had. If we come back to South Africa again, this will be the place we will want to be. Rating: Exceptional |
| February 2011: Deborah & Patrick Strange (United Kingdom) |
| Great welcome - enjoyed the clean-up and tea! Helpful and clear directions/recommendations. Room very clean set up excellent - thanks for the converter plug! Cecil�s eggs were top notch! Huge range for breakfast. Superb location and comfortable bed. Just need to find the button that turns on the sunshine! Rating: Better. |
| January 2011: Joe & Cathrine Heitmann (Norway) |
| Don't change anything! The service was fantastic, the food was great and the location and view was also great. Thank you! Rating: Exceptional. |
| January 2011: Dieter & Melinda Schneider (USA) |
| We were greeted by Colleen upon arrival in the parking lot - nice touch. Location is great! 15 minute walk to the Waterfront and Ferry Terminal. Ample breakfast choices. You two are an interesting couple - nice chatting a while. Nice meeting others in the guest house at breakfast. We had lots of laundry to be done - great service - thank you! And very helpful with information and making our dinner reservations. Rating: Exceptional. |
| December 2010: John McLean & Sarah Ager (United Kingdom) |
| Colleen & Cecil gave us a warm welcome with a sitdown refreshment (the hot towels were excellent). 1st class customer service - very helpful in smoothing out our activities and advising on local attractions. We could not have envisaged receiving such hospitality. Thank you very much. Rating: Exceptional. |
| December 2010: Jannie & Ida de Kock (Sweden) - Repeat guests |
| Friendly and helpful! Always a warm welcome and very helpful when giving out information on arrival, local restaurants and activities. Breakfast on the verandah is priceless. Great service. Thanks for the upgrade! Rating: Better. |
| November 2010: Paul & Louise Weekes (Australia) |
| Thanks for the wonderful hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful guest house. Also thanks for all the suggestions of places to go. Rating: Exceptional. |
| November 2010: Maurice Fluxman (South Africa) |
| Very warm hospitality. Exceptionally clean and comfortable accommodation with all amenities. Will recommend to friends and connections. Rating: Exceptional. |
