10/10 Exceptional
Amazing place.
Ibrahima
Ibrahima, 4-night trip
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Luxury hotel in Knysna with golf course and spa
Experience the serene beauty of Knysna at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa. Tee off on 18 holes of golf or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment like aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Relax by one of two pools, grab a bite to eat at Orchid Room Restaurant, or unwind with free WiFi and coffee from the cafe.
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Golf course
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool and outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Pool bar
- 24-hour room service
For families (6)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Kitchenette
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
$267 nightly
$311 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
Serenity spa escape
Spa treatments from aromatherapy to facials await in this hotel's full-service spa. Garden views complement the sauna, hot tub, and steam room experience.
Luxury garden retreat
This boutique luxury hotel surrounds travelers with serene garden views. A tranquil escape where natural beauty meets upscale comfort.
Dining paradise
This hotel caters to culinary cravings with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. Mornings start on a high note with the buffet breakfast.
Room options
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Luxury Suite - One Bedroom
Exceptional
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
- Garden view
- 1292 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Executive Suite - Two Bedroom
Wonderful
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
- Garden view
- 1561 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood
No. 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
About this property
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Knysna Waterfront. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Orchid Room Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. There's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious hotel include refrigerators and microwaves.
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Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Reviews
Exceptional
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Breakfast was described as very good, rich, complete, and fantastic with a varied menu. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Incredible views and staff. A wonderful stay.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Indoor pool
Great hotel with nice food and indoor pool
Gert
Gert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was great! I really enjoyed the property and the food!
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice stay and awesome staff
Very good service and very nice rooms. It is a bit old and could at some point soon need an upgrade. But we enjoyed it very much and I could easily stay here again. Staff was extremely nice.
Jess
Jess, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful view over Knysna and the golf course. Exceptionally comfortable and excellent and varied breakfast. Good dinner menu too. Would recommend
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Simola in Knysna offers an exceptional experience, combining stunning hillside views of the Knysna lagoon with luxurious, spacious rooms and impeccable service. The property features world-class facilities, including a golf course and spa with a sauna and a heated pool, making it perfect for both relaxation and recreation. Dining is a highlight, with a fantastic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and breathtaking scenery as the backdrop.
Marko
Marko, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Alright
Cost was high for the standard. It needs a re vamp. It’s a bit old.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Breakfast not Halaal friendly
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Fantastic time
The best place in Knysna. The view, the space of the apartment and the service are excellent.
The only thing that the there is no slippers, no bathrobe, no iron and iron board (unless you request), the quality of soap and shampoo is bad. However overall it is fantastic and worth
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Ok
Mitja
Mitja, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Simola is dining out on past glories and the impeccable golf course. The hotel needs a little bit more than TLC, maybe a bit of a refurb, and then a good cleaning and maintenance regime to keep it up to a high standard.
Our room was large, spacious and offered great views, that’s where the good ended. The carpets were stained. The patio doors had seen better days, with window gasket coming out, a glazing unit had failed. The shutters had chips. The shower had black mould in the tile grout and the shower head had not been cleaned in forever.
In the lounge area of our room, we put on the fire to help with the cooler spring night but the smell of the gas was too strong from the burning flame we had to put it out.
We used the spa, and as the heated pool was a little too chilly for us, we decided to go in the sauna (which was of a brilliant temperature) but as we went to sit down noticed a nail sticking up and a screw sticking out. We reported this to the spa reception who never seem overly concerned but said they would ask maintenance to check it. The windows in the spa offer great views but again could do with a good clean.
We ate dinner at the hotel and the bar and restaurant staff were very nice, helpful and attentive. The food was okay (we had Thai Green Curry). Breakfast was okay too and our soft poached eggs came exactly how we ordered them. The only issue was the door to the balcony being open letting the smokers air to come in as we dined.
Don’t stay
Alisdair
Alisdair, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Top hôtel à Knysna
Très beau complexe hôtelier situé sur les hauteurs de Knysna. Cade magnifique, chambres très spacieuses et service au top
Jean Francois
Jean Francois, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excelente
Quarto espaçoso , com vista linda da varanda , tem uma cozinha com muitos utensílios. Tem duas pequenas geladeiras e um freezer. Lareira a gás e churrasqueira . Achei os banheiros com louça um pouco antiquado assim como os carpetes . Mas fora isso , o banho era bem quente e toalhas confortáveis
FERNANDA BELLONI DOS SANT
FERNANDA BELLONI DOS SANT, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wunderschön gelegen mit Aussicht auf die Knysna-Bay. Und der Golfplatz gehört für mich zu den schönsten der Welt.
Christoph
Christoph, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Golf Getaway
We enjoyed the golf, facilities, views, bird life, clean air and insect sounds. Overall fantastic place to stay. Will definitely return.
Areas for improvement- bedroom did not have wifi connection. Need recycling bins and full smart tv options. Twice food for room service was cold.
WY
WY, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
We had a pleasant stay at Simola because the staff is friendly and professional. The hotel also provides with many amenities (golf, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, bar, a few activities) so it's very convenient. The suites are spacious and the views were gorgeous. The breakfast is very good, rich, complete. However, we regret the cleaning wasn't up to the standards of the hotel and renowned golf course. Also the outdoor pool isn't heated though we couldn't enjoy it because it was too chilly, it's a shame for such a big hotel.
CHRISTINE
CHRISTINE, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A hidden gem
The experience from beginning to end was excellent.
Joao
Joao, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Brilliant
James
James, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This property was amazing, we were there for our honeymoon and the suite had everything — great views of the mountain and water in the distance, a gas grill for a cookout, a fireplace and full kitchen. We loved it.
Jblaze9
Jblaze9, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stunning with great views
Absolutely amazing. Rooms very spacious. Peaceful, tranquil and extraordinary views. Would definitely visit here again
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff was amazing, the place is perfect, beautiful, in the middle of the nature, everything so clean and confortable. We really loved the place!
Andre Augusto
Andre Augusto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Well maintained Golf Resort with large apartment on a B&B basis. Good choice at breakfast in the main dining room. Evening dinner was very good and well priced. The views over the course and right out to Knysna Heads are terrific. Played a round of golf - tricky course but bunker sand was very shallow and hard. We got a very good room rate as the hotel had had a lot of cancellations from Asia due to coronovirus and were doing “specials”.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly staff, good golf, clean room and happy to recommend Simola to others.
Ashwinmalde
Ashwinmalde, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5***** luxury
Amazing hotel beautiful rooms and grounds
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
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