Hotel Turbine Hotel & Spa
TH36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Thesen Island , 6571 Knysna, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 359 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location. Front desk ( man) was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Super unique property.
United States of AmericaUnique Style of the rooms , corridors has a modern/industrial environment, displayed artworks and balcony view is just so serene. you won’t see something like this in other hotels.
United KingdomHotel itself is stunning, location is amazing and staff super friendly. Rooms spacious and comfortable
South AfricaThe view. The food. The service. About EVERYTHING!
South AfricaFood was delicious. Breakfast especially. Architecture is amazing.
South AfricaHotel well situated on Thesens Island. It has ambience and charm. Looking over the marina and canals. Close to restaurants and charming shops. Room was comfortable. The decor well suited to history of the building.
South AfricaVery unique, built on top of an old power plant. Used a lot of used equipment on site previously as part of the hotel decor nowadays, very special.
South AfricaBeautiful views, friendly and efficient staff, lovely breakfast
South AfricaSTAFF 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.
South AfricaThe most fabulous setting, excellent service, beautiful boutique hotel, fantastic rooms. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back.
United Kingdom
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Turbine Hotel & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Turbine Hotel & Spa
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.
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.
Bookers love...
“quirky hotel”
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“friendly staff”
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“perfect location”
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“boutique style”
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, Buffet
Fantastic Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Closest Landmarks *
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Knysna Waterfront0.5 miles
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Featherbed Boat Cruises0.8 miles
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Knysna National Lake Area1.2 miles
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Pledge Nature Reserve1.4 miles
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Knysna Golf Club1.8 miles
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Knysna the Heads2.2 miles
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View Point Eastern Knysna Head2.2 miles
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Pezula Golf Estate2.8 miles
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Simola Golf and Country Estate2.9 miles
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Pezula Golf Club3.1 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Sirroco Restaurant0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Plettenberg Bay Airport16.2 miles
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George Airport38.4 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Simola Golf Estate3.2 miles
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Knysna Forest3.2 miles
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Noetsiestrand4.9 miles
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Goukamma Nature Reserve6.3 miles
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Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve18.6 miles
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Goose Valley Golf Club19 miles
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Lakes Area National Park19.4 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Friendly. Nice. Central. ”
United Kingdom“The location was good for the Knysna park run on Saturday morning. We could run to the start from the hotel. very safe area.”
United Kingdom“It was a fab quirky hotel. Very comfortable and food excellent and dinners very good value. Lovely sports bar for food, drinks, games etc. Unfortunately didn...”
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Col Cacchio
Food: Italian
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Island Cafe
5 reasons to choose Turbine Hotel & Spa
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One of our top picks in Knysna
Facilities of Turbine Hotel & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Water sports facilities (on site) Additional charge
- Cycling
- Canoeing Additional charge
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Safe
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
- Dutch
- Xhosa
- Zulu
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Cancellation/
prepayment
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 & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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
FAQs about Turbine Hotel & Spa
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Turbine Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants:
- Col Cacchio
- Island Cafe
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Room options at Turbine Hotel & Spa include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Turbine Hotel & Spa by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 60 minutes
- Car 60 minutes
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Turbine Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Cycling
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Playground
- Library
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Waxing services
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Beauty services
- Facial treatments
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
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Guests staying at Turbine Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The prices at Turbine Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Turbine Hotel & Spa is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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In total, there are 26 rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa.
Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Turbine Hotel & Spa (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
