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Our top choices for Thesen Island hotels

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Turbine Hotel and Spa
5.0 star property
Thesen Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (183 reviews)
"Special place "
United Kingdom
Claudio
The price is NZ$429
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Turbine Hotel and Spa

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Lofts Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Thesen Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Great location, lovely area and great service. "
United Kingdom
Suzanne
The price is NZ$349
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Whaling Station Guesthouse

The Whaling Station Guesthouse
3.0 star property
30.2 km from Thesen Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"Room, staff and view incredible!"
South Africa
Kyla
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
The Whaling Station Guesthouse

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

Simbavati Fynbos on Sea
3.5 star property
26.5 km from Thesen Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Our 2nd visit. "
United States
Gordon
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Simbavati Fynbos on Sea

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Pili Pili Beach Cabanas
3.0 star property
23.4 km from Thesen Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Great value for money. Rooms were clean and bed very comfy. Fantastic location and great food !"
United States
James
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas

Hunter's Country House

Hunter's Country House
5.0 star property
20.3 km from Thesen Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (104 reviews)
"This is a unique and very beautiful group of building, the most helpful staff, extremely well run, with excellent restaurant facilities. "
United Kingdom
John
The price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Hunter's Country House

Guinea Fowl Lodge

Guinea Fowl Lodge
3.0 star property
2 km from Thesen Island
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"What a lovely place! Would definitely return. Great location & really peaceful. "
United Kingdom
TINA
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Guinea Fowl Lodge

Chez Pierre

Chez Pierre
3.5 star property
2.3 km from Thesen Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Our family of 4 had a fantastic couple of nights at Chez Pierre - wish we could have stayed longer. Pierre was the perfect host. The rooms were delightful, the breakfast delicious and the area so beautiful. "
United Kingdom
Carla
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Chez Pierre

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
3.0 star property
Knysna Central, 1.5 km from Thesen Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (34 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Harsha
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

The Ivory Haus

The Ivory Haus
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Thesen Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Wonderful place! Staff was amazing, the room was top notch!"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
The Ivory Haus

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
5.0 star property
5.8 km from Thesen Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Amazing place."
United States
Ibrahima
The price is NZ$488
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Emily Moon River Lodge

Emily Moon River Lodge
4.0 star property
29.6 km from Thesen Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"We had bats living in our roof, apparently knowingly by the owner (they built a house for them on the near cabin and they migrated to ours). We had to go to bed and sleep with constraint scratching and sliding noises, that was terrible. When we brought it to the attention of the team, they didn’t even bother apologising. The dinning experience over dinner and breakfast was terrible - worst service I’ve seen for a while and average food (it’s quite expensive considering its surroundings). Stay...
Canada
Ido
The price is NZ$705
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Emily Moon River Lodge

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House
4.0 star property
3.9 km from Thesen Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great beach below the cliffs, available if you're prepared to climb a bit"
South Africa
Charlotta
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Brenton On Rocks Luxury Guest House

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges
5.0 star property
29.2 km from Thesen Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"The guest house was lovely, really friendly staff and good location. However, overall I was quite disappointed, I had expected a proper hotel and a much more luxurious experience given we paid over $500 per night. I wonder and hope this was a holiday price and other guests aren’t charged as much "
United States
Tamsin
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Robberg Beach Lodge - Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges

Plett Quarter Hotel

Plett Quarter Hotel
3.5 star property
29.3 km from Thesen Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Very loud on Friday's and Saturday's because there is a club under the hotel"
United Kingdom
Sam
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Plett Quarter Hotel

Limoni Luxury Suites

Limoni Luxury Suites
3.5 star property
29.6 km from Thesen Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Staff were great and the room was very clean"
United Kingdom
Jag
The price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Limoni Luxury Suites

The Plettenberg Hotel

The Plettenberg Hotel
5.0 star property
29.7 km from Thesen Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Great friendly staff and views were amazing "
United Kingdom
Louise
The price is NZ$618
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
The Plettenberg Hotel

Formosa Bay

Formosa Bay
3.0 star property
28 km from Thesen Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (101 reviews)
"Very clean with nice pool and adjoining restaurant."
United States
Carey
The price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Formosa Bay

Dolphin Circle B&B

Dolphin Circle B&B
3.5 star property
29 km from Thesen Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Perfect.everything clean, nice breakfast and very friendly staff!"
Germany
Walter
The price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Dolphin Circle B&B

Bayview Hotel

Bayview Hotel
4.0 star property
29.2 km from Thesen Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (97 reviews)
"Room was lovely with a great view. Staff were friendly and welcoming and food in the restaurant was great. Tip would be book the restaurant in advance as it was really busy and we were unable to get a table for dinner."
United Kingdom
David
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Bayview Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Thesen Island

Find the best Thesen Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Waterfront

Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

Knysna Central

While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.

Paradise

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Belvidere

Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Rexford

While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Thesen Island like?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Knysna's Thesen Island neighbourhood. Are you looking for Thesen Island travel tips? Make sure that you visit Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Thesen Island?
Based on our traveller data, The Lofts Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Thesen Island. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the area is Turbine Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Thesen Island?
Expedia has 9 Thesen Island hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Knysna area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Thesen Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Thesen Island.
What can I see and do in this Knysna neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Thesen Island with a visit to Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. While you're out sightseeing, Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are a couple of additional sights to visit in Knysna.