Turbine Hotel & Spa - Your Stay in Knysna

The Turbine Hotel & Spa offers individually themed rooms and suites in a converted power station on Thesen Island. Many rooms feature views of the Knysna Lagoon or the canals. Each room includes a satellite LCD TV, iPod docking station, extra long beds, and a private bathroom. Some suites have a kitchenette and a balcony. The Canal Suite and Oyster Suite provide additional space and water views.

Guests can dine at the Island Café, which serves fresh seafood like pan-seared hake and flame-grilled chicken. The Gastro Pub offers cocktails, snacks, and a wine cellar. A full English breakfast is available each morning, served with a continental platter. For lighter meals, the tapas bar and coffee house on site provide options. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available.

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool facing the lagoon and a spacious sun deck. The award-winning Turbine Spa offers treatments such as hot-stone massage, full body massage, facials, and a Rasul Steam Room. Guests can also book body scrubs, manicures, and pedicures. Outdoor activities include canoeing, cycling, fishing, and golf. A children's playground is on site.

Located on Thesen Island, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from the harbour where boat tours and sunset cruises depart. It is close to Knysna Lagoon, Bloukrans Bridge for bungee jumping, and Knysna National Lake Area. The hotel provides free private parking and an airport shuttle to George Airport (65 km away). Bus stops and taxi services are within walking distance.

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, luggage storage, and ATM/cash machine. Babysitting and child services are available. Business facilities include meeting/banquet rooms and a business centre. Room service, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing are provided. The hotel is accessible to disabled guests and has family rooms, a lift, and non-smoking floors.