Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa – situated on Thesen Islands in Knysna

Discover Luxury at Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa

Situated on Thesen Islands in Knysna, the 5-star Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa stands as one of South Africa’s most unusual hotels. Its distinctive architecture pays homage to the old power station it once was, offering guests luxurious accommodation, exceptional cuisine, and stunning views.

Luxurious Accommodation

Accommodation comprises 26 rooms, including luxury and standard rooms, a honeymoon suite, and two expansive self-contained suites adjacent to the hotel. All feature premium amenities such as a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, a fully stocked mini-bar, a tea and coffee station, and original artworks by local South African artists on the walls, which are available for purchase.

Dining Experiences

The Turbine’s 90-seater Island Café Restaurant features inside tables nestled between the original turbines and outside tables on a spacious terrace overlooking the canal. Open every day, it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with monthly food and wine pairings.

The vibrant Gastro Pub offers classic pub meals with a delicious Turbine twist, on-tap draught beer, a comprehensively stocked cellar, and glorious lagoon sunset views. It is perfect for ‘Happy Hour’ every Friday evening, featuring live music from local musicians.

Conference, Events, and Spa Facilities

Excellent conference facilities cater to business visitors, with two rooms hosting 20 to 40 delegates. These include free Wi-Fi, full audio-visual equipment, and tailored catering packages. The venue also transforms into a superb wedding location. A recent generator installation ensures no load-shedding outages. The Turbine welcomes bookings for small business conferences, events, and weddings.

The Turbine Spa, one of the finest on the Garden Route, offers a wide range of body and beauty treatments for men and women, available to day visitors and hotel guests.

Adventure and Accessibility

The hotel’s Turbine Water Club arranges water and land-based activities, showcasing Knysna’s best: fishing charters, whale watching, kayaking, sunset cruises, guided tours into the ancient Knysna Forest, and bicycle hire.

The Turbine is also disabled-friendly, with a downstairs disabled toilet for restaurant and bar guests and a bedroom designed for disabled guests.