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About this property

Welcome to The Lofts Boutique Hotel, a family-owned hotel that promises to offer you the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Located on the edge of the picturesque Knysna Estuary. We are located on Thesen Island, a world-renowned destination that provides visitors with an abundance of shopping and dining options, as well as easy access to a variety of activities and tours. Whether you’re interested in kayaking (free access from the hotel), taking a sunset cruise, or exploring the surrounding natural beauty, there is something for everyone. Our hotel features beautifully appointed rooms & apartments, each designed with your comfort in mind. With luxurious bedding, plush furnishings all the modern amenities you need. Some rooms have exquisite views of the Knysna Lagoon (King Room with Lake View) others have large sunny private balconies (Standard Double Room) or self-catering facilities (Apartments). For those looking for delicious food and drinks, we have two of the best restaurants in town right inside our building. Our hotel restaurant, Nest Food Bar, serves brunch, dinner, and cocktails, and is known for its unique decor and vibey atmosphere. The famous café and bakery Ile de Pain is located right next door and is renowned for its artisanal bread, pastries, and café-style menu! We pride ourselves on offering the best sunsets in town, and the friendliest hospitality to all our guests. We are also well-known for our ‘Sunset Sessions’ event, held on Saturdays (during the summer season), with a live DJ playing house music on our deck, providing the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy the stunning sunset views over the Lagoon. Activities & Surrounds: - Le Spa Tranquill & Turbine Spa is nearby for guests to enjoy luxury spa treatments. - Simola & Pezula Golf Estate, as well as Knysna Golf Club is less than a 15-minute drive from the hotel. - Thesen Harbor Town & Knysna Waterfront are within 0.6 mi. Please Note: Due to our hotel's boutique nature, each room has a unique layout & décor & not all rooms have lagoon views - to book a room with a lagoon view please select the 'King Room with Lagoon View'.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohammad
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing location, Great Facility, Unique hotel, Friendly Staff, Great food, Clean Rooms
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    Great location on the island, walking distance to everything. Beautiful views of the bay and sunset. We didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment on what looked like a cute restaurant. Rooms pretty and comfy. Would recommend. Would return.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location and really comfortable. Unique style of building and very clever renovation from an old ship construction shed. Staff were lovely and super easy to deal with.
  • Claire
    Canada Canada
    The location. Also enjoyed the outdoor patio for sunset drinks and dinner and breakfast at The Nest.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Incredible location. Beautiful hotel. Super food. Very happy.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The design of the hotel is really quirky and offers a unique stay in what was an old boat shed. The loft style rooms are spacious and as a family, gave us more than enough room to store luggage etc. The location on Thesen Island is an ideal base...
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful location on the edge of the lagoon. We were lucky to have room T1, a lake view with balcony. A large spacious room, great comfortable bed, excellent shower and facilities in a super boutique hotel. A stylish, superbly presented modern...
  • Sonja
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything. Beautiful hotel, amazing restaurant with one of the best breakfasts and dinners we had, unique and mouthwatering cocktails and incredibly friendly staff. The Lofts Boutique Hotel is one of the best places I have ever stayed at, as...
  • Khalaf
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Simply Everything. Allan was such an amazing host, post breakfast he guided us to pinpoint the hidden gems and the attractions of Knysna. Everyone literally was so warm and hospitable.
  • Ahmad
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Very nice design Very friendly staff Magnificent view on the lake Totally everything good

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Nest
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

The Lofts Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that only children over the age of 2 can be accommodated at the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lofts Boutique Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.