Overview

The Turbine Hotel and Spa is a boutique 5 star Hotel in Knysna which offers guests an extra special experience.  This exceptional boutique hotel in Knysna is situated on Thesen Island which is considered one of the most the prestigious locations on the Garden Route.

The Turbine Hotel and Spa was an ambitious project which transformed the old power station into a unique 5 star boutique Knysna hotel on the Garden Route with a massive wow factor. All the old machinery which was used in this power station has been loving restored and forms an integral part of the hotels aesthetics.

The Turbine Hotel and Spa offers, seventeen suites, six luxury suites, a honeymoon suite and the self-catering Water Club apartment. All suites have individual décor and art, split extra large king beds and secured with a Ving card access system. All accommodation at this Knysna hotel is air-conditioned (heating and cooling) and is full en-suite with a separate shower and bath, two basins and heated towel rails.

The Turbine Hotel and Spa in Knysna has a host of facilities some of which are mentioned below, if you have any special needs please contact us for more information.

Bar

The Turbine has three bar areas located in different positions around the hotel each with their own unique setting. The Tapas Bar is located upstairs next to the Island Café; there is an outside deck bar area as well as a Pool deck that overlooks the canal.

Restaurants

The Turbine has two restaurants – The Tapas Bar serving light meals for lunch and dinner. The Island Café – a la carte for breakfast, lunch and dinner seating 90 guests.

Pool Deck

Rim flow pool with the deck facing onto the canal, where guests can relax and enjoy the outdoors on the sun loungers.

Amani Spa

The Amani Spa offers a wide variety of Spa treatments; massages, luxurious facials, manicures and pedicures, hydrotherapy treatments & tailor made Spa packages. Whether you are looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating Spa experience or a quick-fix feel good make-over, Amani Spa has the treatment for you.

Turbine Water Club

The Turbine Water Club offers a wide variety of activities on both land and the Knysna lagoon.

We have partnered with prominent Knysna adventure companies to offer you the best Knysna experience at competitive prices.

All activities start and finish at the Turbine Water Club on Thesen Islands.

Disabled Facilities

The Turbine is a disabled friendly hotel. There is a disabled room to cater for any disabled guests as well as a disabled toilet downstairs for any restaurant and bar guests.

General Areas

There are many places to sit and relax around the hotel in amongst the machinery inside, as well as outside in the courtyard. The library has computers with internet facilities should guests need to answer their emails or do some work. The wine cellar is situated upstairs in the Island Café in a great location surrounded by the turbines. The Curio shop is fully stocked with all local Knysna products as well as guest amenities. Fully served reception with concierge facilities, including lagoon or sea cruises, cycling and assistance to other places of interest. Common areas are also an art gallery showcasing local SA talent.

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