Name: Turbine Hotel & Spa
Address: TH36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Thesen Island , 6571 Knysna, South Africa, TH36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Western Cape, 6571, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $212 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Turbine Hotel & Spa

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, seafood and tranquillity – Check location TH36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Thesen Island , 6571 Knysna, South Africa – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, seafood and tranquillity – Check location

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Beautiful views, friendly and efficient staff, lovely breakfast

Jo-marie, South Africa

STAFF IS VERY HELPFUL, KIND AND FRIENDLY! THE VIEWS ARE GREAT AND THE SURROUNDINGS ARE MAGNIFICENT. I REALLY RELAXED AND IT WAS A VERY UNIQUE SETTING WHICH KEPT THE ORIGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT WELL BLENDING INTO THE HOTEL DECOR.

Louise, South Africa

This was a very relaxing stay in Knysna The Hotel is right on the water on Thessen's Island with lots of restaurants and pub options in easy walking distance Our room had beautiful views from 3 sides and a balcony overlooking the pool

Cathy, South Africa

Out stay was awesome! Such a great location, great breakfasts and the rooms for very comfortable and stylishly decorated!

Cashmore, South Africa

The hotel building was an interesting and beautiful makeover of an old power station. The location is in a revamped harbour area on the island and is great for strolling around . There were bikes and small boats to explore. The pool area is quite small but well laid out and breakfast on the terrace was delicious. There is a pub/bar with food and the service was excellent. Very peaceful and relaxing. Our room (201) had great views and the bath tub was positioned to view the sun set !!

Ian, United Kingdom

Such a unique treat. How do I express my appreciation for the design that so eloquently incorporates the past and the history of this magnificent property into a Hotel. It is apparent that the staff and guests love this so much.

Michael, United States of America

Very close to everything, like restaurants , shopping and just walking

Anonymous, South Africa

Decor, different and quirky! The spa treatment was amazing!

Zanine, South Africa

Breakfast was delicious. Room service food was delicious. Great friendly staff.

Julia, South Africa

Nice stop on the garden route. We stayed in the honeymoon suite which was lovely - airy, light and spacious with a great bathroom and view over the pool and waterways. We enjoyed the spa facilities. Good location for exploring Thesen Island and taking a boat to Knysna Heads.

Rose, United Kingdom

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9.5

Excellent location!
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds
Great breakfast
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Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds
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Very clean bathrooms
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What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful views, friendly and efficient staff, lovely breakfast”

Jo-marie South Africa
“STAFF IS VERY HELPFUL, KIND AND FRIENDLY! THE VIEWS ARE GREAT AND THE SURROUNDINGS ARE MAGNIFICENT. ”

Louise South Africa
“This was a very relaxing stay in Knysna The Hotel is right on the water on Thessen's Island with lots of restaurants and pub options in easy walking distance Our room had beautiful views from 3...”

Cathy South Africa
“Out stay was awesome! Such a great location, great breakfasts and the rooms for very comfortable and stylishly decorated!”

Cashmore South Africa
“The hotel building was an interesting and beautiful makeover of an old power station. The location is in a revamped harbour area on the island and is great for strolling around . ”

Ian United Kingdom
“Such a unique treat. How do I express my appreciation for the design that so eloquently incorporates the past and the history of this magnificent property into a Hotel. ”

Michael United States of America
“Very close to everything, like restaurants , shopping and just walking”

South Africa
“Decor, different and quirky! The spa treatment was amazing!”

Zanine South Africa
“Breakfast was delicious. Room service food was delicious. Great friendly staff.”

Julia South Africa
“Nice stop on the garden route. We stayed in the honeymoon suite which was lovely - airy, light and spacious with a great bathroom and view over the pool and waterways. We enjoyed the spa facilities. ”

Rose United Kingdom

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One of our top picks in Knysna.This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool.

The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds.

A full English breakfast is available each morning at the Turbine Hotel. For light meals and drinks, there is a tapas bar and a fully stocked wine cellar.

Guests of this hotel can undergo a hot-stone massage or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, which faces the lagoon. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine.

The 24-hour reception staff can arrange babysitting and shuttles to George Airport, 40 mi away. Lagoon and sea cruises can be arranged as well.

Thesen Island is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, seafood and tranquillity.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, seafood and tranquillity – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Knysna Waterfront
0.5 miles
Featherbed Boat Cruises
0.8 miles
Knysna National Lake Area
1.2 miles
Pledge Nature Reserve
1.4 miles
Knysna Golf Club
1.8 miles
Knysna the Heads
2.2 miles
View Point Eastern Knysna Head
2.2 miles
Pezula Golf Estate
2.8 miles
Simola Golf and Country Estate
2.9 miles
Pezula Golf Club
3.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Sirroco Restaurant
0 miles

Closest Airports

Plettenberg Bay Airport
16.2 miles
George Airport
38.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Nice stop on the garden route. We stayed in the honeymoon suite which was lovely - airy, light and spacious with a great bathroom and view over the pool and wat...”

Rose

United Kingdom

“A truly unique hotel, very cosy despite being very "designy". The hotel is a former wood-fired power station (that delivered electricity to the local ...”

Germany

“Nkosi was fabulous - the staff were so warm and helpful. We were also given an upgrade to the honeymoon suite which was very much appreciated. A lovely hotel in...”

Kelly

New Zealand

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2 Restaurants On Site

Col Cacchio

Food: Italian
Island Cafe

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

5 reasons to choose Turbine Hotel & Spa

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One of our top picks in Knysna

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Turbine Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

“STAFF IS VERY HELPFUL, KIND AND FRIENDLY! THE VIEWS ARE GREAT AND THE SURROUNDINGS ARE MAGNIFICENT. I REALLY RELAXED AND IT WAS A VERY UNIQUE SETTING WHICH KEPT THE ORIGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT WELL BLENDING INTO THE HOTEL DECOR.”

Louise

South Africa

“This was a very relaxing stay in Knysna The Hotel is right on the water on Thessen's Island with lots of restaurants and pub options in easy walking distance Our room had beautiful views from 3 sides and a balcony overlooking the pool”

Cathy

“The hotel building was an interesting and beautiful makeover of an old power station. The location is in a revamped harbour area on the island and is great for strolling around . There were bikes and small boats to explore. The pool area is quite small but well laid out and breakfast on the terrace was delicious. There is a pub/bar with food and the service was excellent. Very peaceful and relaxing. Our room (201) had great views and the bath tub was positioned to view the sun set !!”

Ian

“Such a unique treat. How do I express my appreciation for the design that so eloquently incorporates the past and the history of this magnificent property into a Hotel. It is apparent that the staff and guests love this so much.”

Michael

United States of America

“Nice stop on the garden route. We stayed in the honeymoon suite which was lovely - airy, light and spacious with a great bathroom and view over the pool and waterways. We enjoyed the spa facilities. Good location for exploring Thesen Island and taking a boat to Knysna Heads. ”

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	Double Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom These air-conditioned rooms are all individually decorated and feature a mini-bar, flat-screen TV, DVD player and I-pod docking station. The bathroom is en suite with shower and bath. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Kitchenette • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Luxury Double or Twin Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and kitchenette. The bathroom is en suite with shower and bath. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Kitchenette • Radio • Refrigerator • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Interconnecting room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite with Lake View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite features a balcony, mini-bar and stovetop. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Refrigerator • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Dishwasher • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Heating • Bathtub or shower • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Lake view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in boating, seafood and tranquillity – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Turbine Hotel & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House Rules Turbine Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!