1 Old Cape Road, 6570 Knysna, South Africa
#12 of 24 hotels in Knysna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 596 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 6, 2024
Cecil
South AfricaN/A
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Claudine
South AfricaThere was nothing
Location, Food and Padel Court
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Thozamile
South AfricaRooms, food, outside facilities or amenities all good
This hotel heaven
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Hoosain
South AfricaBreakfast good, excellent view, huge room, close to knysna activities, facilities well maintained, great pools, great room service, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Stembele
South AfricaIt is the same thing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Angela
South AfricaGood location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Julia
United KingdomWe could hear a lot of chatting from other guests outside our window in the morning
The food was great and the rooms were nice and spacious. The staff were so friendly and helpful, we loved our stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Felistus
ZimbabweNothing
Beautiful property, beautiful facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Dina
South Africa.for 2 days could not get hold of the person at the Sales Office....left message at front desk...no return calls. Phone her number...no answer The rest None
View...tops...and the golf course
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Kiddo
South AfricaSlow restaurant service. It was handled very well by management once notified. Thanks.
Peaceful location. Beautiful views.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Suné
South AfricaThere was no microwave in the suite, but that is really not a big problem. Would still rate the whole experience 10/10.
From the start, we loved the Simola Hotel! It's a beautiful Hotel, the staff was so friendly and we were greeted with so much professionalism! The suite we stayed in was also amazing, spacious, with beautiful decor! Wish we could've stayed another few nights but we had places to be the next day. This is really a gem of a Hotel. Next time we are definitely bringing the kids along too as the whole resort is very family friendly. Just have to say again, the staff is fantastic!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing really ... main restaurant wasn't in operation but not really an issue for us as food in the bar was quite good which wasn't expected !
Stayed before so ideal for us as a couple as wanted to golf too at simola
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Peter
United KingdomSpacious suite with lovely views. Restaurant food and service excellent. Hotel staff friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
William
South AfricaThe breakfast doesn't match the property and the facilities.
The property and the facilities and the staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Ali
Saudi ArabiaEverything was very good. Breakfast need more varieties.
The accommodations was exceptional.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Lungelo
South AfricaThe staff are so friendly and helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Karen
South Africa2nd bedroom very small.
Great to stay at the golf course as we played early in the morning. Views incredible, staff we very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Andreas
GermanyEverything is perfect. If I have to choose one single attribute, it is the location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Arvind
South AfricaBreakfast staff were generally slow. They can pick up their game.
The view and size of the room was amazing. I stayed here previously and just love it. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Richard
United KingdomOn the Sunday and Monday evenings the main restaurant was closed. The menu in the bar was limited. Breakfast was ok, but with a little thought could have been much better.
Simola is a top resort hotel above Knysna. We were extremely comfortable and got an upgrade on arrival. The reception staff took time with us to show us the various restaurants, bar, spa centre and golf reception. Our suite was bigger than almost all we had before at other hotels and extremely comfortable. The food in the main restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 7, 2024
Simon
United KingdomFrightened to use patio area because of potential "Baboon" threat!
Loved the size of rooms. The location The Golf course The view of Knysna
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Nicolette
South AfricaThe supper menu in the hotel should have a bigger variety of food and should invest in a heated outside pool as it was freezing.
The facility and suite was absolutely amazing
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Danell
South AfricaBreakfast was very mediocre for a 5 star hotel. A 3 star would have done better
Beautiful views and friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Nk
South AfricaNothing
Our room was wonderfully spacious. The kids had their own room and bathroom. The views from the pool, room and breakfast spot was fantastic. The room is kitted out with everything you need.
Stayed in December 2023
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