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About the Hotel

Th36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa, 6570
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Steps from Thesen's Island
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The 5-star Turbine Hotel & Spa Knysna is situated in a protected area of Knysna, 10 minutes by car from the Featherbed Nature Reserve and 4.9 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate. Located fairly close to the Motorcycle Room, the hotel has an à la carte restaurant as well as a sundeck, a shared lounge, and a golf course onsite.

Location

This Knysna hotel lies in the Thesen Island district with easy access to the Scootours, which is 150 metres away. A 20-minute walk will take you into the centre of Knysna.

Guests can enjoy the scenery of a mountain, situated near the Turbine Knysna. Viewpoint Eastern Knysna Head can also be found 15 minutes by car from the property.

For those travelling from afar, Plettenberg Bay airport is 41 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The Turbine offers rooms with a kitchenette featuring air conditioning, along with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An electric kettle, an espresso machine, and glassware are provided for your comfort. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with a hairdryer and toiletries. Guests can take advantage of views of the canal.

Eat & Drink

A full English breakfast is offered at the luxurious Turbine. The on-site Col Cacchio restaurant with Italian cuisine is a part of this smoke-free hotel. The accommodation offers the lounge bar serving finger food and tapas. It also looks onto the poolside.

Leisure & Business

Feel free to enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and sailing or a seasonal outdoor swimming pool if time allows. Active guests will be interested in bicycle usage and boat tours arranged by the luxury Turbine Knysna. You are welcome to relax in a full-service spa as well as have a head massage, a back massage, and a facial massage. This hotel also provides a conference room for those arriving on business.

Must-do experiences

  • Explore the Knysna Heads for breathtaking views of the ocean.
  • Sample fresh oysters at the Knysna Waterfront during sunset.
  • Visit the Knysna Elephant Park for an unforgettable wildlife encounter.
  • Check out the local craft market for unique handmade souvenirs.
  • Hike the trails in the Featherbed Nature Reserve for stunning scenery.
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Turbine Hotel & Spa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Luxury Room
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Suite
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Turbine Hotel & Spa offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Turbine Hotel & Spa Location

Th36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa, 6570
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Th36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa, 6570
Nearby
The Parking Shed
The Motorcycle Room
400 ft
TH 2 Long Street Thesen Harbour Town
Jandreart Studio
400 ft
Island
Thesen's Island
400 ft
TH44 Long St
Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
400 ft
Shop Th24 Saffron Street
Scootours
400 ft
Restaurants
The Island Cafe
100 ft
Sawtooth Lane Thesen Islands
Tapas & Oysters
400 ft
Thesen Harbour Town TH29 Thesen Harbour Town
The Project Bar
700 ft
TH 28
Ile de Pain
800 ft
8-10 The Boatshed Thesen Harbour Town
34 South
3700 ft
Waterfront
The Drydock Food Co
3900 ft
Waterfront Shop 1
O Pescador Restaurant
3700 ft
Waterfront Drive
Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch
4000 ft
Waterfront Dr Shop 29A
Asami's House
4000 ft
Waterfront Drive Knysna Central
Getting around
City Centre
Knysna18 min  ·  5000 ft
Airports
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ)52 min  ·  21.4 mi
George Airport (GRJ)108 min  ·  44.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-19:00
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Turbine & Spa guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Dutch, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Number of rooms:
26

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 282 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
95%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Comfort
9.4/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 838 reviews
9.1/10
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