Paradise Private Alto-Zen - eco, ambiance, superb views, pure magic.

Paradise Private is located in the heart of Paradise, perched high above the town & lagoon, and just a short hop to the Waterfront and centre of Town.

You are invited to come and experience bio-inspired solidwood architecture at Paradise Private, lovingly designed & handcrafted with romance at heart, by your hosts, Ellie & Francois, and spend your stay in an authentic and unique environment. Upon arrival you will feel like you are entering a different world. All of this of course, with a touch of Zen.

The studio boast beautiful views of the town and famous Knysna lagoon – almost impossible to describe unless you come and experience it yourself.

Perfect for a honeymoon, anniversary celebration, valentines treat, a work stay, or even if you just want to stay put and chill out.

The roof cover uses unique, organic, indigenous planted living roofs, for healthy living, and lower carbon footprint.
Enjoy natural soft lighting, warm textures & low ceilings to enhance intimacy.

The studio has a private entrance as well a private undercover deck with lovely town & lagoon views.

Our Nature Hotspot offers a unique wood fired South-African cedar sauna – the perfect companion for those cold winter nights, and the ultimate way to get that glow back.

Ellie will set a seductive romantic mood for the Hotspot with soft, mellow flickering candle light, and make sure that a surprise awaits you, after entering through the garden Zen door.

Francois will fine tune the sauna temperature for your comfort. If necessary you can beat the heat with the cold, refreshing shower that is in the garden next to the sauna.

The Hotspot also has a small, undercover chill-out deck where sundowners can be enjoyed whilst enjoying the views and the ambiance, allowing your imagination to run wild.

This unique experience is subject to availability, pre-arranged, and can be booked for your exclusive use, at an extra charge.

Come for your morning exercises in our unique out-of-ground solidwood, semi lap pool or get a summer chill, surrounded by shades of green. Our sheltered courtyard deck is the perfect suntrap for sun bathing or sitting down with a good book in winter.

Make use of our private African inspired courtyard boma for a fireside barbeque evening (pre-arranged free of charge - utensils & firewood provided).

Secured, free parking is available on the premises.

Other things to note:
Be aware that our unique solidwood eco architecture has the effect of inducing instant relaxation, which if left unchecked will result in severe oversleeping in the mornings which can effect any big plans you may have had for your day. It therefore follows that booking a 2 night stay only, could limit your experience of the area.

There are no public roads to our borders. We have an elevated site which is warm in winter, cool in summer and is connected with nature.

The Knysna Waterfront is about 1.4km away from us. Knysna is surrounded by a paradise of indigenous trees, mountains, lakes and clean picturesque beaches. The town offers various activities and excellent restaurants.

Paradise Private is the ideal starting point from which to explore the Garden Route attractions plus the hidden gem of the the Little Karoo.