Located on Thesen Island in Knysna Lagoon, The Turbine Boutique Hotel is unique in every way. This converted power station is now an upscale boutique hotel with a unique look & feel.
Experience All the original machinery has been integrated into the design of the hotel to remind guests of its glorious past.
With an exceptional on-site restaurant that serves fresh Knysna oysters, as well as a lovely viewing deck & Tapas Bar, The Turbine Boutique Hotel does not disappoint when it comes to dining.
In fact, guests can also enjoy sundowner cruises on the hotel’s private pontoon boat while watching the sun sets over the quiet lagoon.
Stay The Turbine Boutique Hotel features 17 standard rooms, 6 luxury rooms, 2 self-catering suites & a honeymoon suite.
The standard rooms include air-conditioning & en-suite bathrooms. Each luxury room includes a relaxing lounge area while the honeymoon suite boasts a lounge & entertainment area as well as beautiful views over the Knysna Lagoon’s waterways. The self-catering suites are similar to the honeymoon suite, but also include an open-plan kitchen.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, library, gym, pool & wellness spa.
Activities Knysna offers a variety of fun-filled Garden Route activities.
Some of these include boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking or romantic sunset cruises. Other exciting options include waterskiing, motorized water sports, kite surfing & mountain bike trips. Golf & shopping excursions to nearby markets are also popular pastimes.
Ferry rides to the nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve with its ancient caves & sandy coves should also be added to the list. And visits to the famous Knysna Heads are a must.
Guests can also do a day trip to Plettenberg Bay to visit the Elephant Sanctuary or go zip lining through the forest. Seasonal whale watching can also be arranged.
