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Luxury Room
35 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite
58 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room
28 square metres
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 centre
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

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

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
  • Fridge
  • 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
  • Linens 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

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

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

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

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.

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

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

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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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