Turbine Hotel and Spa

Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and marina

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September 2025

October 2025

3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine

Consider a stay at Turbine Hotel and Spa and take advantage of a marina, a poolside bar and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the sailing, fishing and cycling at this hotel. Indulge in reflexology, a Swedish massage and a detox wrap at Amani Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Italian cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Kitchen
Room service
Spa
24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21

Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Fridge

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Canal view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchenette

Fridge

LCD TV

Sofa bed

35 sq m
1 bedroom
Canal view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite

Highlights

Balcony

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Fridge

LCD TV

Separate bedroom

58 sq m
1 bedroom
Canal view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

About the area

TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

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
Featherbed Nature Reserve - 24 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

George (GRJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Seattle Coffee Company
‪Salt & Petal - ‬13 min walk
‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬1 min walk
‪Trinity Premium Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk
‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Thesen Island

Take advantage of a marina, a poolside bar and a terrace at Turbine Hotel and Spa. Active travellers can enjoy sailing, fishing and cycling at this hotel. Indulge in reflexology, a Swedish massage and a detox wrap at Amani Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Italian cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and boat tours. In addition to 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

An outdoor pool
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a lift
A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and free newspapers

Room features

All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Kitchenettes, fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Return 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

Restaurants on site

Col Cacchio Pizzeria
The Island Cafe
The Tapas Bar

Things to do

Bicycle rentals
Boat tours
Fishing
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Library
Outdoor pool
Piano
Playground
Sailing
Steam room

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
DVD player
In-room kitchenette
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

24-hour business centre
Conference centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Marina
On a lake
Terrace

Full-service spa

Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 buildings
2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
DVD player

Food and drink

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

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1000 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 organisation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Turbine Hotel and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Turbine Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Turbine Hotel and Spa?

Turbine Hotel and Spa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Turbine Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Turbine Hotel and Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Turbine Hotel and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-9:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Turbine Hotel and Spa located?

This family-friendly Knysna hotel is located on a lake, just steps away from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are also within 15 minutes.

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Turbine Hotel and Spa

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Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

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Entertainment

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