Turbine Hotel
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Member since: 6 Feb. 2013
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The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is a boutique 5 star hotel in Knysna which offers guests luxurious accommodation options, exceptional cuisine, stunning panoramas, and a range of world-class facilities – all in all, a unique holiday experience.
In Room Facilities:Standard Room:
* Flat screen 32" TV
* DVD player.
* Desk.
* Telephone.
* Wi-Fi.
* Mini bar.
* Tea & coffee station.
Luxury Room:
* Flat screen 32" TV.
* DVD player.
* Desk.
* Telephone.
* Wi-Fi.
* Mini bar.
* Tea & coffee station.
* Microwave.
Honeymoon Suite:
* Flat screen 32" TV.
* DVD player.
* Desk.
* Telephone.
* Wi-Fi.
* Mini bar.
* Tea & coffee station.
* Microwave.
Knysna has a rich history spanning sailing ships, gold discovery and timber extraction to arguably become South Africa’s favorite holiday destination.
The Khoisan people originally inhabited the area until Dutch Settlers arrived in the 17th century. Knysna’s documented history began in 1804 with the arrival of George Rex, rumored to be the illegitimate son of King George III who subsequently opened shops, established a port and a timber business that exported hardwoods around the world.
The Thesen family moved from Norway to Knysna in 1870 and founded numerous business entities in the town, and in 1904 Charles William Thesen bought Paarden Island (now named Thesen Islands) and began processing timber on the Islands in 1922. Wood waste from the timber mill was subsequently used to start a power station which generated electricity from turbines and this eventually supplied the towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay with electricity until the mid 1970’s.
The various structures were relocated around the island, often without documented plans, and were part of the Eskom power grid for many years. The current power station site, which now hosts the Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa and Island Café, was built in 1939/1940.
Property Facilities:* Spa.
* Water club.
* Wi-Fi.
* Island Cafè.
* Gastro Pub
* Col cacchio's Pizzeria.
* Spitzkop View Point.
* Waterfront.
* Hiking.
* Guided tours.
* Garden Route.
* Featherbed Nature Reserve.
* Knysna Elephant Park.
* Monkeyland/Bird Eden.
* Pezula Golf Course.
* Simola Golf Course.
* Knysna Golf Course.
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Extra Info
| Property Type | Boutique Hotel, Hotel |
| Check-in after | 02:00 PM |
| Check-out before | 10:00 AM |
| Cancellation Policy | Strict |
| Can Be Used For | Wedding |
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About the Host
Member since: 6 Feb. 2013
About the Host
Member since: 6 Feb. 2013
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Thesen Islands Reviews
The ease of the place and the excellent restaurant Sirocco.
A bit disappointed that only 2 restaurants open on the island on a public holiday.
Beautiful place, as backpackers it was useful as it's also safe so was easy to repack the car safely and leave the car with our things inside also.
Clean beautiful interior. On the water. Canoeing from your own private jetty is awesome. Close to everything you need yet quiet and peaceful.
Everything!
The privacy and safe environment you could explore the island.
Thesen Island was beautiful and a great place to stay at including all the activities that it provides.