The Lofts Boutique Hotel, Knysna
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Lofts
The Lofts Boutique Hotel provides lagoon suites, loft rooms, and self-catering units. Lagoon Suites offer Knysna Lagoon views. Loft Rooms feature north-facing balconies with sun loungers. Two-bedroom units include a lounge and a kitchen. Rooms 5B features orange tones and African art. Room 4B has a maroon scheme and artwork by Jana Reynecke. Suite 1B offers a wrap-around balcony with lagoon views.
Dining near The Lofts
Nest Food Bar, onsite, serves brunch, dinner, and cocktails. Île de païn, next door, provides artisanal bread, pastries, and a seasonal menu. East Head Cafe' offers breakfast and lunch. Knysna Gin and Redbridge Brewery, in the industrial area, serve local craft drinks. The Lofts Atrium Cafe provides coffee, juice, gin, and local wines with snacks. At The Lofts Atrium Cafe, Oven-Baked Organic Karoo Lamb Mince Bobotie is served with yellow rice, sambals & peppadew chutney on the side.
Leisure and Activities
The Lofts Boutique Hotel offers a complimentary seahorse tour around the island. Magic Lagoon Charters provides cruises aboard vintage wooden vessels. Guests can kayak on the lagoon or cycle around Thesen Harbour Town. Le Spa Tranquille offers pamper sessions. The hotel has a sundeck area with a pool. A large atrium with lounge areas and a service bar is open for relaxation. A seahorse tour takes guests to Thesen Harbour Town and the old sawmill.
Location and Access
The Lofts Boutique Hotel is on Thesen Island in the Knysna Estuary, in the centre of Knysna. It is 35 km from Plettenberg Bay. Landmarks nearby include Knysna Waterfront (1 km), Jandreart Studio (0.5 km), and Spitzkop Viewpoint (1.5 km).
Hotel Services
The hotel offers wedding events and internet access in rooms. The Lofts provides a self-care retreat. Guests can enjoy seahorse tours, visit Birds of Eden, or experience the Moonlight Meander at Gericke's Point. The hotel is family-owned and run, providing a warm welcome. Free parking is available. The hotel has teamed up with eco-adventurers, Ocean Odyssey to offer a winter escape with a "whale of an experience. This adventure includes an up-close and personal experience with these majestic giants and a breathtaking tour around the Knysna estuary and through the iconic Knysna Heads.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
