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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
Outdoor pool
Suite | Terrace/patio
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Thesen Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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 - 0.0 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knysna Quays - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leisure Isle - 17 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nest Food Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

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)
  • ATM
  • 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. 32-inch 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • 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 to 9:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • 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

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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. 122 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay ! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Romy, Dubai

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel and friendly staff. They could provide more bigger bottles of water as they were giving very small ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hennie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury reflections of the past!

This is a wonderful place to stay when in Knysna! Fantastic views, and a very "different" feel to the public spaces in the hotel, with remnants of the old power station equipment abound in the hotel, but is uniquely balanced by some wonderful works of art! Staff were very friendly and helpful, though sometimes breakfast service was a little slow - but always worth waiting for! Also used the hotel spa, which was a fantastic experience, with very friendly and capable staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Meline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Terrible customer relations

Booked a single night for our wedding anniversary - upon our return after dinner there was not hot water available in our room. We reported it to reception- followed their instructions. An hour later there was still no hot water - reception sent 2 x ladies up to our room to check the water as if we are lying. Reception offered that we could use another room’s bathroom - but weren’t able to move is to an entire new room. We then decided to check out and find alternative accommodation as this is unacceptable. As I was halfway out the door already there miraculously became a room available - unfortunately by that time the whole evening was spoilt and we left. Issues arise - it is the manner that they are dealt with that makes the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality contemporary hotel with a warm welcome

Lovely contemporary hotel offering very spacious and comfortable rooms in a quiet setting. It has a very boutique feeling, with a warm and friendly welcome from all the staff. The breakfast was excellent, although the service a little on the slow side. The location on the island is excellent for relaxing, together with a bit of mooching around the shops and cafes around and just a short walk into the Quays area. There are several restaurants within a few steps of the hotel. A great place to stay. I stayed twice on this trip and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic

Fantastic quirky place which we couldn’t recommend highly enough. Plenty to see and do on Thesen Island. Unfortunately the A/C wasn’t working but supplied with a fan and some wine to make up for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023