Turbine Hotel & Spa

Wir haben 3 Nächte in der Lagoon Suite 206 geschlafen, direkt am Wasser und leider auch direkt über einem Restaurant mit Außensitz. Von 8 Uhr Morgens bis Mitternacht war es hier unglaublich laut und wir konnten die Suite und den tollen Ausblick über die Lagune nicht genießen. Sehr geehrtes Turbine-Team: warnt doch bitte zukünftig eure Gäste beim Check in auf diesen „lauten“ Umstand bei Suite 206 hin. Man zahlt das doppelte für eine Suite als für ein Zimmer. Da das Hotel über Weihnachten ausgebucht war, konnten wir leider nirgendwo anders hin.

This by far the coolest hotel we have ever stayed at . The attention to detail showcasing the old turbine power plant is unbelievable. Service and food is top notch . Our room was unbelievable so much natural light and windows and artifacts from plant throughout the room .

Wonderful Staff and Breakfast! We stayed at the Turbine for the long weekend, everything was wonderful. The only complaint I have is on the last day a manager came to rudely ask me to get off a video call with my 3 year old son in the restaurant. For that reason I will not be returning to this hotel, I felt the request unpolite and rude. If there was a complaint from another customer or guest, it could've been handled better. I also feel this was a direct attack, as the day before another guest was on a call right next to us, and there were no complaints or request for him to end the call.

We had a fantastic stay at the Turbine Boutique Hotel last weekend. After our relaxing afternoon lagoon cruise on the Ocean Sailing Charter, Lara Bella, we checked into our hotel room (two minutes walk from Sirroco Harbour). We were delighted to discover that our room was on the top floor with lofty views of the canals and the hotel swimming pool. The balcony offered a great vantage point from with to view the passing canoes and paddlers. We savored a long rest in the king size bed before our evening meal. We had a quick cocktail at the Gastro Pub, the Mojito was perfect! The art work and interesting architecture make for a spectacular backdrop. The manager treated us a tour and showed us the old furnace, the turbines and steam tubes which were used in the original power plant. The rich history of Thessen Island is celebrated in every facet of the building, we particularly loved seeing the cross section of the 800 year old Yellowwood and seeing the photographs of the Knysna foresters and carpenters. Our evening meal at the Island Café was spot on. The server was polite, well spoken and knowledgeable. I had fresh pan seared hake with confit tomatoes, tender steamed vegetables and a vanilla and lime velouté. My husband had the flame grilled chicken with ancient grains and roast butternut. The standard of the food was superb. The desserts followed on the same high standard - sticky toffee pudding with locally made cassata ice-cream, almond crunch and date purée and syrupy, crisp baklava with luscious orange mousse, Turkish Delight, macadamia nut butter and vanilla ice-cream. We slept soundly and had perfectly cooked eggs Benedict for breakfast. My only regret is not booking a spa treatment. Ill have to come back for that!

We loved everything, from the room to the spa but the food was the best, we will for sure come back in the future.

One of the quirkiest stylish hotels we’ve seen . This converted power station has so many original pieces of machinery stylishly incorporated into the design of the hotel public areas and rooms . Excellent staff . Room was very comfortable and the small kitchenette is always helpful when travelling . We had breakfast and it was excellent . Short walk to two cool restaurants and a fab kids play area . Thesen island is a short bridge from Knysna and is a very manicured area with expensive properties but it grit safe and quiet - a bit of respite from the cities . The Spa is wonderful ( ask for Lydia !) . Book ahead so you can just saunter down from your room and relax . Great stopover on garden route .

Loved it at The Turbine. Beautiful hotel with beautiful views from every window. Staff are friendly. Room was clean. The spa is amazing! They also offered me a vegan breakfast when requested. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed here overnight during a road trip along the Garden Route. A really fascinating hotel with lots of interesting history dotted around the building. Staff were very helpful and room was very good. The breakfast was good but we were a little surprised that there was no self service buffet for cold selections. Instead a collection of items was brought to us on an afternoon tea style tiered cake stand which seemed to offer limited options. The hot food choice was very good. The quirkiness of the place makes it one of the mist unique places we've stayed in.

Very well located, splendid design with many restaurants in front of the sea. The design is unique and very well done, which give a specific charm for the hotel. The area is really appreciated, lots of shops and restaurant, a good place to stay Knyzna