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Turbine Hotel and Spa

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 3 restaurants and a marina

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Interior
Luxury Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 58 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • Thesen Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Knysna Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 24 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nest Food Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Turbine Hotel and Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a marina, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Turbine Hotel and Spa. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, sailing, and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a detox wrap, a facial, and a deep-tissue massage at Amani Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Italian cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and kayaking. In addition to 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Col Cacchio Pizzeria
  • The Island Cafe
  • The Tapas Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1000 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 650 (one-way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Turbine Hotel
Turbine Hotel Knysna
Turbine Knysna
Turbine Hotel Spa
Turbine Hotel and Spa Hotel
Turbine Hotel and Spa Knysna
Turbine Hotel and Spa Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does Turbine Hotel and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Turbine Hotel and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Turbine Hotel and Spa?

Turbine Hotel and Spa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Turbine Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Turbine Hotel and Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Turbine Hotel and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Turbine Hotel and Spa located?

This family-friendly Knysna hotel is located on a lake, steps from Thesen Island, Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and Knysna Lagoon. Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are also within 15 minutes.

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Turbine Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent stay ! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Lovely spot, friendly staff and superb breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Amazing staff and very good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

Unique hotel built around the turbine history. Lovely location , excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Really gorgeous hotel - built around an old turbine .. loads of character. Perfect position on thesen island ! Fantastic coffee shop there called isle de pain and The Nest for dinner ! Amazing views and food.. loved this place !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Spectacular and interesting property in a great marina area surrounded by restaurants and boutiques. We had a suite with a spectacular view of the lagoon. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

This was our second stay at Turbine, one of our main reasons for the 5 / 6 hour drive from Cape Town. Just to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We had a fabulous stay at the Turbine. Sadly it was only for one night but will definitely stay there again! Beautiful decor, beautiful views of the waterways, lovely and friendly staff. Food in the pub and at breakfast was delicious too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

The property has an interesting unique design
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Lovely boutique hotel and friendly staff. They could provide more bigger bottles of water as they were giving very small ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Fantastic quirky place which we couldn’t recommend highly enough. Plenty to see and do on Thesen Island. Unfortunately the A/C wasn’t working but supplied with a fan and some wine to make up for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

This is a wonderful place to stay when in Knysna! Fantastic views, and a very "different" feel to the public spaces in the hotel, with remnants of the old power station equipment abound in the hotel, but is uniquely balanced by some wonderful works of art! Staff were very friendly and helpful, though sometimes breakfast service was a little slow - but always worth waiting for! Also used the hotel spa, which was a fantastic experience, with very friendly and capable staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The staff were all good, but a special mention to the breakfast staff. They went above and beyond. Also the massage therapist Thembi and Stephanie.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Lovely contemporary hotel offering very spacious and comfortable rooms in a quiet setting. It has a very boutique feeling, with a warm and friendly welcome from all the staff. The breakfast was excellent, although the service a little on the slow side. The location on the island is excellent for relaxing, together with a bit of mooching around the shops and cafes around and just a short walk into the Quays area. There are several restaurants within a few steps of the hotel. A great place to stay. I stayed twice on this trip and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

On arrival we asked to change rooms as our room had no balcony. The staff and Manager could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Superb service great location, fabulous staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

4/10

Booked a single night for our wedding anniversary - upon our return after dinner there was not hot water available in our room. We reported it to reception- followed their instructions. An hour later there was still no hot water - reception sent 2 x ladies up to our room to check the water as if we are lying. Reception offered that we could use another room’s bathroom - but weren’t able to move is to an entire new room. We then decided to check out and find alternative accommodation as this is unacceptable. As I was halfway out the door already there miraculously became a room available - unfortunately by that time the whole evening was spoilt and we left. Issues arise - it is the manner that they are dealt with that makes the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Tolles Hotel - was sich der Architekt aber dabei gedacht hat, mit offenen Holzfensterläden Bad und Zimmer zu verbinden, weiß ich nicht. Da geht die Privatsphäre im Bad etwas verloren…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024