As recent as 50 years ago, Knysna's power was derived from a wood fired turbine, and ironically this power station was and remains a part of arguably the finest location along the garden route. Thesen Island as it is called is home to a collection of up-market homes linked to each other and the Knysna lagoon through a series of water ways. Several years ago, an ambitious project to transform the power station into a boutique hotel began, the result of which is breath-taking in its 'industrial' mystique. Given the heritage status of the power station, most of the primary components were left in position and now form an integral part of the theme of the hotel.
The hotel comprises of seventeen standard rooms, six luxury rooms, a honeymoon suite, and two self-contained suites adjacent to the hotel. Each of the rooms provide luxurious amenities such as a flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, a fully-stocked mini bar and a tea and coffee station.
Standard Rooms
Each of the seventeen standard rooms boast modern essentials. Focusing on natural light each room is designed to accentuate the hotels exquisite positioning, making it easy for each guest to embrace the natural beauty and significance of the hotel.
Luxury Rooms
There are six luxury rooms boasting a bar area as well as a microwave, four of the other luxury rooms have an extra sleeper couch and some have private gardens or balconies. These luxurious rooms provide guests with more space to spread put and indulge in the comfort & style that the Turbine strives for.
Honeymoon Suite
The Honeymoon Suite is in a world of its own as it epitomises luxury & romance on the banks of the Thesen Island. With high ceilings, modern yet classic finishes and a magical stand-alone bath tub this is the perfect room for honeymooners.
This sumptuous suite has a balcony overlooking the swimming pool, along with a microwave and ice machine, a lounge suite and a bar area. The luxurious bathroom features a double shower, a stand-alone bath and a bidet
Lagoon Suite & Canal Suite
Situated a short distance from the main hotel is the open plan Lagoon Suite. With sweeping views of the marina, Knysna Heads & spectacular estuary. The secluded Lagoon suite is complete with a luxurious double bed plus a full open-plan kitchen with a microwave, espresso machine, fridge & freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
The Canal Suite features canal views and the same modern comforts as the hotel, along with an open-plan kitchen complete with microwave, espresso machine, fridge & freezer.
The Island Cafe
The Island Cafe at the Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is a 90-seater establishment which pverlooks the stunning Thesen Island canals and serves extraordinary dishes from a diverse a la carte menu.
The Gastro Pub
The Gastro Pub is built around the hotel's fifth turbine, boasting exceptional views with a laid-back setting and a tantalizing, gourmet finger food menu.
Activities
Explore Knysna with the Turbine Water Club offering a variety of water sports & activies on land and on the Knysna Lagoon.
*Activites listed below are subject to availability and at an additional charge:
- Lagoon cruises
- Bicycle hire
- Kayak hire
- Full & half Knysna experiences
- Town tours
- Knysna Seahorse tours
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