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About the Hotel

Th36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa, 6570

Rooms and Suites

The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa offers accommodations, including 17 Standard Rooms, 6 Luxury Rooms, a Honeymoon Suite, and 2 self-contained suites. Each room has a flat-screen TV, WiFi, a mini-bar, and a tea and coffee station. The Lagoon Wing features aquatic hues, while the Forest Wing draws inspiration from botanical photography by Clinton Friedman. The Regatta Wing pays tribute to nautical arts, and the Thesen Wing highlights local icons. The Lagoon and Canal Suites include an open-plan kitchen with a microwave and fridge/freezer.

Dining Choices

The hotel has two restaurants. The 90-seater Island Café features canal views and serves dishes from an a la carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Gastro Pub is for after-work drinks and features a menu of pub-style food. The Gastro Pub has a deck for cocktails and craft beer.

Leisure and Wellness

The Turbine Spa has single and double treatment rooms and a Rasul Steam Room. The spa offers BABOR facials and massages that range from 30 to 90 minutes. A Spa Massage Pedi Chair is available for simultaneous back massages and pedicures. Pezula Championship Course, designed by David Dale and Ronald Fream, is nearby.

Location Highlights

Located on Thesen Island, the hotel is near the Knysna Heads and the Knysna Lagoon. It is 35 km from Plettenberg Bay. The scenic drive to Storms River passes the Bloukrans Bridge, where the world's highest commercial bungee jump can be tackled. Oudtshoorn, with ostrich farms and the Cango Caves, is accessible for day trips. The annual Knysna Wine Festival occurs in July.

Hotel Services

The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa provides assistance with activities, dining, and excursions. Conference facilities include the Boiler Room and the Yellowwood Room, each accommodating 20 delegates around tables or 40 in cinema style. The hotel can host weddings for up to 100 guests, with the Island Café available for receptions. Pontoon barge cruises are available for up to 10 people.

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36 m² 
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28 m² 
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60 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Knysna 1.5 km
Airports
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) 34.4 km
George (GRJ) 72.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free 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

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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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Location

Th36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa, 6570
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Th36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, South Africa, 6570
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190 m
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220 m
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34 South
1.1 km
Waterfront
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1.2 km
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1.1 km
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1.2 km
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