The best spa hotels in Knysna

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Knysna easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 The Lofts Boutique Hotel Knysna, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Situated at the tip of picturesque Thesen Island, The Lofts Boutique Hotel offers uniquely themed accommodation and an outdoor splash pool overlooking the Knysna Lagoon. Free private, covered parking is available on site. Once the site of an industrial boat-building shed, The Lofts Boutique Hotel marries history and modern design and offers contemporary designed rooms, decorated with exposed wooden beams. Some rooms have exquisite views of the Knysna Lagoon (suites) others have large sunny private balconies (standard double room) or self-catering facilities (apartments). All the rooms are equipped with 4-star amenities including satellite TV, tea/coffee maker and extra-long beds. A breakfast voucher for a choice of 2 restaurants (including famous bakery, Ile de pain) is included for our standard double room & lagoon suites. A large atrium with comfortable lounge areas and a service bar is open for guests to relax, work, eat & play. This area opens up onto the splash pool & terrace with a beautiful view of the Knysna lagoon and surrounding green hills. At Le Spa Tranquill, guests can enjoy treatments ranging from shower scrubs to hot stone therapy. The pool deck is almost all surrounded by the lagoon and offers a great way of digesting a day of spa treatments. Knysna Golf Club is less than 15 minutes of driving from the hotel. Thesen Harbour Town & the Knysna Waterfront with its bars and restaurants are within 1 km. Please Note: Due to our hotels 'boutique nature', each room has a unique layout & décor & not all rooms have lagoon views - to book a room with a lagoon view please select the 'suite' Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3390 ZAR.

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• 2 Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Knysna, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views. The rooms at the eco-friendly Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a stylish bathroom with amenities. Some rooms have panoramic views of the lagoon or forest and include a kitchen and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. With a bistro-style meanu, Lungalo Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Lunch and light meals are available at the golf club lounge. The Simola Spa features massages, face and body treatments. Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool or work out at the gym which overlooks the Knysna Heads and offers state-of-the-art equipment and personal trainers. The centre of Knysna is within 10 minutes' drive and Plettenberg Bay is 39 km away while George can be reached within 1 hour by car. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3264 ZAR.

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• 3 Turbine Hotel & Spa Knysna, South Africa

  

  Hotel. This former power station is located in Knysna and offers sunny suites with an iPod docking station and views of the Knysna Lagoon. The spacious sun deck comes with an outdoor pool. The rooms at Turbine Hotel & Spa are elegantly decorated with light fabrics and parquet floors. The suites have a satellite LCD TV and extra long beds. A full English breakfast is available each morning at the Turbine Hotel. For light meals and drinks, there is a tapas bar and a fully stocked wine cellar. Guests of this hotel can undergo a hot-stone massage or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, which faces the lagoon. The sun deck offers a calm spot to read a book or magazine. The 24-hour reception staff can arrange babysitting and shuttles to George Airport, 65 km away. Lagoon and sea cruises can be arranged as well. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 2466 ZAR.

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• 4 Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays Knysna, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Knysna. With an outdoor pool facing the Indian Ocean, Protea Hotel Knysna has spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon. The stylishly decorated rooms have free WiFi and satellite TV. All rooms at Protea Hotel Knysna Quays are decorated in warm tones and have large windows. They have a separate bathroom that comes with complimentary deluxe bath products. Some rooms have a lagoon view, others overlook the historic Knysna Railway Station or the Waterfront shopping complex. The hotel has a breakfast restaurant. For lunch and dinner, there are several restaurants within walking distance. At Knysna Quays Waterfront, Drydock Food Company Restaurant offers fresh seafood and fusion cuisine with beautiful views of the lagoon. 34 Degrees South serves fish, sushi and freshly harvested oysters. JJs Restaurant specializes in game and South African cuisine. The heated outdoor pool is set on a uniquely designed sundeck with a cocktail bar located adjacent to the terrace. Guests can enjoy a range of massages and aromatherapies at the hotel's own wellness therapist. Thesen Island is 1 km away. Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 1650 ZAR.

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• 5 Alexander Guest House Knysna, South Africa

  

  Guest house. The luxurious, 5-star Alexander Guest House offers individually designed rooms and suites. A spacious sun terrace offers guests a place to relax beside the outdoor pool. The rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, minibar, satellite TV and a surround-sound system. Each features a private deck and some feature a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The suites offer sea views. A fresh breakfast is provided daily, and there is a braai area for traditional barbecues while watching the sunset. The Knysna Waterfront restaurants are only a 10-minute drive away. Located on the Garden Route, there are many activities for guests to enjoy nearby such as fishing and scuba diving in the lagoon. Knysna Golf Course is less than 5 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 1500 ZAR.

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• 6 Head over Hills Knysna, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Head over Hills is an exclusive retreat in Knysna. Set on the jagged edge of the famous rocky cliffs of the Knysna Heads, this well-appointed guest house has a heated swimming pool. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a private balcony. There is also a small SMEG fridge in the room, and the en suite bathroom is fitted with a bath and a shower. You can enjoy a sea view from each room, while other rooms also offer a mountain view. At Head over Hills the kitchen will prepare a traditional South African barbecue or a la carte menu, organised with prior notice. The property also has a wide selection of hand-picked South African wines and a walk-in wine cellar. Other facilities offered at Head over Hills include free WiFi throughout, and free parking. Head over Hills is 3 km from Pezula Golf Club, 5.6 km from Linsay Castle by Noetzie Beach and 8.6 km from Simola Golf Course. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 5800 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!