TH36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Thesen Island , 6571 Knysna, South Africa
#9 of 25 hotels in Knysna
Guests' ChoiceBased on 849 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Govender
South AfricaNone
Everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Holly
New ZealandEclectic and individual, beautiful sunny pool and dining space.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Steven
South AfricaThe hotel has unique artistic and cultural appeal. The food is delicious especially the giant size hamburger and best fries ever. Staff are friendly and helpful. It’s clean with well appointed linens. Highly recommend. Well done!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Dr
South AfricaNothing.
Everything was superb!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Arista
South Africanothing.
Stunning hotel with great food and service. Such an interesting building.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Johan
South AfricaGreat location, awesome staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jason
New ZealandThe staff’s attention to detail was outstanding. Well-appointed rooms, amazing outlook, brilliant theming & truly delicious food. An exceptional South African stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomNo gin in mini bar and not provided even after flagging it.
Breakfast good, location ideal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Neville
South AfricaBreakfast after being replaced was good,location pleasant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Nathan
South AfricaNothing.
Everything was amazing. The setting, staff and building were great. The setting was very relaxing with great shops and restaurants in the immediate context.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Chris
United KingdomNo faults at all.
A very unique stay in an authentic Boutique Hotel. Everything was as advertised and excellent all round!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomVery noisy at night due to the layout and open staircases.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Tim
United KingdomAmazing the way the old machinery is incorporated into the hotel building. Very comfortable rooms, great warm & friendly staff & excellent breakfasts.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Jomari
South AfricaGreat location with views of the waterways and lagoon. We were in Room 101 which is a spacious room with a large bathroom. Lots of free parking available. Walking distance of restaurants and bars. The staff is awesome. A special shoutout to the staff at the Gastro Pub, Maria at the restaurant and Lydia at the spa.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Ewan
United KingdomThe finish in the room could be updated slightly, looks like the decorating may have been slightly rushed. But this is only a very minor point.
Really helpful staff and nice communal areas. The room itself was very comfortable and good value for money by norther European standards. The location was very handy for being able to walk in around Thesen Island (which is very small) and up to the harbour area of Knysna. It felt very safe and secure and had plenty of parking.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Lenessa
South AfricaThe staff was incredibly accommodating with my grandmother. I will return for the prompt staff and location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Pavel
Czech RepublicMoskitos on the room.
Very good location, spa and breakfast are TOP.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Kimberley
United StatesLocation was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Khaled
United Kingdomthey did change my room when i extend my stay to a smaller room
staff were amazing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Khaled
United Kingdomnothing
the room was good size and very clean The hotel style was interesting Reception and breakfast staff were amazing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Josh
United KingdomVery stylish and chic, lovely staff and great spa!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Luana
South AfricaThe breakfast did not offer much in the line of health eg sugar free or non processed options. No extra toilet paper or tissues where supplied in the bathrooms and the bed wraps need an upgrade as they hang loosely to the ground.
Perfectly positioned for easy access to everything. Friendly and attentive staff. Clean and well appointed ambiance.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Florentine
NetherlandsNothing
The staff was great and the room was beautiful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Johannes
SwedenThe breakfast was really great but the dishes were too big for us (if you make smaller portions and give the ones who wants a second round instead you avoid unnecessary waste).
Great location, nice staff, spacious rooms/suites, beautiful pool area, nice breakfast. Great parking facilities.
Stayed in January 2024
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