Madison Manor is Excited To Welcome
You Back To Enjoy Everything Our Hotel Offers!
- Beautiful rooms adorned with grand antiques and classic decor.
- Delightfully warm, intimate, and friendly service.
- Amazing culinary delights prepared at highly skilled chefs at our onsite restaurant.
- Captivating & mesmerizing Knysna lagoon and waterfront views.
- Fantastic event spaces to host weddings, conferences, and other memory-making events.
- A stunning, sea-side setting that will leave an indelible mark on your guests
- Take in the breath-taking views whilst you lounge at our bar near the pool.
- An amorous setting for local romantic getaways.
Whether you love coastal towns, picturesque views, arts & culture, food and wine delights, or adventourous thrill seeking, at Madison Manor we have a little something for everyone. Contact us today to learn about our unique tour packages, event and conference options, and so much more.
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.
– Maya Angeliou
A Little History
The original property was called Fair Acres and was built in the early 1900’s. The Thesen Family (after whom the Thesen Island Estate is named) was next-door neighbours. During that period, the property belonged to an elegant English lady by the name of Tilbrook. It changed hands after it was occupied by a Captain Weller who was Port Captain of the Durban harbour.
Another English lady by the name of Diana Stanier lived there in the 1940’s.
A couple named Wilkinson, was the next proud owners and they later sold the property to Allan Perrins, who lived there with his sister, Susan Backhouse.
A note on Allan Perrins may be of interest: he came from the very wealthy English Perrins family (Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce) and as a captain in the Welsh Guards had been Equerry to Edward, the Prince of Wales. (Subsequently the King Edward VIII) approximately in the 1930’s.
The name changed from Fair Acres to Madison Manor in 2013.
What People are Saying
“Amazing location”
“Amazing location with and clean beautiful hotel. Would definitely stay there again.
Bed was super comfortable and loved that the chef came out of the kitchen.
The only thing I did not like was that I only stayed 1 night!!”
Arlene, (GB)
“Very friendly reception”
“Large spacious room and bathroom, with interesting decor. Very friendly reception and service by Louise and her staff. Delicious meal: excellent starter and tasty main courses. Chef Leonard introduced himself and was very attentive at breakfast.”
Susan, (ZA)
“Superb”
“Very nice hotel, surrounded by a wonderful environment. The interior is also really nice. The personnel was lovely, especially Lennerd, they do there jobs with passion and love. The WiFi was great. Breakfast and dinner was lovely.”
Denise, (GB)
“Wonderful experience”
“Wonderful experience, wish we had been there longer. Would definitely stay here again.
Exceptional. Rooms large and bed super comfy! Views from the pool area stunning, cannot fault Madison Manor.”
John, (ES)