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Luxury Room
377 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite
624 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room
301 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and marina

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

When you a stay at Turbine Hotel and Spa in Knysna, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Thesen Island and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Knysna Quays and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Knysna Waterfront.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and espresso makers. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a steam room, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Grab a bite at The Tapas Bar, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, Turbine Hotel and Spa features a marina and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This luxury hotel also offers a steam room, spa services, and a library. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests.

Turbine Hotel and Spa is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Marina on site
  • Conference space
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Hair salon
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Room Amenities

Turbine Hotel and Spa offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Kitchenette
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 32
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1

Where to Eat

The Tapas Bar - This tapas bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

The Island Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Col Cacchio Pizzeria - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Fishing on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Amani Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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