Turbine Hotel & Spa, Knysna
About the Hotel
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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Getting around
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Facilities
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