Turbine Hotel and Spa

Property class: 5 and above
Lakefront hotel in Knysna with 3 restaurants and spa

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Turbine Hotel and Spa is a great choice for a stay in Knysna. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a steam room.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
$204 nightly
The total price is $234
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a modern room with wooden flooring and a large mirror.

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Canal view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and a bedroom.

Suite

  • Canal view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Garden Route National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Knysna Quays - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pezula Championship Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 38 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur Steak Ranch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waffle Factory - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Sourloaf Bakery - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Turbine Hotel and Spa

  • Turbine Hotel and Spa is a great choice for a stay in Knysna. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a steam room.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Turbine Hotel and Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's restaurant served delicious food and breakfast was particularly excellent. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and the best on the Garden Route. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot, friendly staff and superb breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Unique hotel built around the turbine history. Lovely location , excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Knysna

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 !
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could.
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10/10 Exceptional

Special place
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and very good location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay ! Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous!!

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
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10/10 Exceptional

The property has an interesting unique design
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful.

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique hotel and friendly staff. They could provide more bigger bottles of water as they were giving very small ones.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxury reflections of the past!

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Quality contemporary hotel with a warm welcome

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.
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4/10 Fair

Terrible customer relations

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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…
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10/10 Exceptional

Experiência maravilhosa e recomendo

Acomodação muito simpática num lugar muito bonito . Diferente posto q era uma subestação de água o q a faz charmosa . Quarto muito bom e café da manhã bom . Serviço de funcionários muito simpáticos .
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabelhaftes 5* Hotel auf Thesen Island. Waren drei Nächte dort und haben es nicht bereut. Es gibt viel zu sehen und zu verköstigen in Knysna. Die besten Restaurants sind fußläufig auf der künstlichen Insel zu finden, sowie direkt hinter der Brücke, die aufs Festland führt. Empfehlen das Hotel definitiv weiter, besonders gut war Frühstück, das beste auf der Garden Route. Wir empfehlen nicht die Suite zu buchen, da diese in einem separaten Gebäude mit Restaurants gelegen sind und nicht im Haupthaus. Hier stören dann Lärm und die Abzugshaube. Besser das Haupthaus buchen, gerne auch mit Poolblick.
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10/10 Exceptional

Heerlijk verblijf ehad. Hotel ligt op een toplocatie en is heel bijzonder.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ein insgesamt sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Kommen bestimmt wieder!
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10/10 Exceptional

A smile goes a long way.

We checked in earlier. The reception staff were so accommodating and friendly. They kept our baggage for us the morning prior to check-in. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff are world-class. What a pleasure to see happy faces all the time.
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8/10 Very good

Unique character, very pretty All rooms face the pool and the dining hall is at the pool... not much privacy for swimming