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Turbine Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel with 3 restaurants

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Exterior
Exterior
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Tapas bar, alfresco dining
Exterior
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Spa
    SpaSpa

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TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Popular LocationThesen Island1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKnysna Quays14 min walk
  • Popular LocationKnysna Waterfront14 min walk
  • AirportGeorge (GRJ)58 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • 58 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is CA $138
per night
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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About the area

Knysna

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Knysna hotel, you'll find Thesen Island and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. Also, Knysna Lagoon is within half a mile (1 km) and Knysna Quays is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Thesen Island - 1 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk
  • Knysna Quays - 14 min walk
  • Knysna Waterfront - 14 min walk
  • Leisure Isle - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Family-friendly 5-star hotel with 3 restaurants
Turbine Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A steam room, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Turbine Hotel and Spa. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 5-star Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Turbine Hotel and Spa offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Amani Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1000 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 650 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 1000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Turbine Hotel
Turbine Hotel Knysna
Turbine Knysna
Turbine Hotel Spa
Turbine Hotel and Spa Hotel
Turbine Hotel and Spa Knysna
Turbine Hotel and Spa Hotel Knysna

Turbine Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel built around the turbine history. Lovely location , excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Knysna
Really gorgeous hotel - built around an old turbine .. loads of character. Perfect position on thesen island ! Fantastic coffee shop there called isle de pain and The Nest for dinner ! Amazing views and food.. loved this place !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful.
This was our second stay at Turbine, one of our main reasons for the 5 / 6 hour drive from Cape Town. Just to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular and interesting property in a great marina area surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. We had a suite with a spectacular view of the lagoon. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot, friendly staff and superb breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were all good, but a special mention to the breakfast staff. They went above and beyond. Also the massage therapist Thembi and Stephanie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

R

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023