We are situated on the edge of the freshwater lake, Groenvlei, amidst the indigenous vegetation of the Goukamma Nature & Marine Reserve and offer facilities of exceptional standard. Ideally placed between the beautiful towns of Knysna and Sedgefield, this is the perfect place from where to explore endless activities on the Garden Route or enjoy the comfort and luxury of upmarket living, complemented by an incomparable natural environment.
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Thesen Island Destinations
Set in the Knysna lagoon, Thesen Islands offer holiday accommodation in a naturally safe, secure and relaxed vacation destination amidst spectacular beauty.
The Royal Hotel
Situated on the corner of Main and Queen Street in the heart of Knysna. Surrounded by a beautiful old stone church and gardens, a museum, a number of art galleries and in walking distance to restaurants, shops and the Knysna Waterfront.
The Private Guesthouse
This is the place to stay for a real holiday! Set in private grounds, this guest house offers the guest a 14m heated swimming pool with jacuzzi, 3 saunas, a steam room and a plunge pool.
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
The Lofts Boutique Hotel is situated on the water’s edge of the Knysna Lagoon where you can enjoy the tranquility and relaxed environment of the hotel or jump into fun activities in and around Thesen Islands and the Garden Route
Swartvlei Equestrian Estate
A guest farm which offer 5 self-catering cottages and a Manor house and is situated 15 km from Sedgefield.
Stannards Guest Lodge
This guest lodge, in its large gardens is situated 500 metres above the Knysna golf course, with sweeping views over Knysna and distant Outeniqua mountains, five minutes drive away from the town centre and the Knysna Heads.
St James of Knysna
The St. James of Knysna is a five-star country house on the banks of the idyllic Knysna Lagoon. The independent, owner-run The St. James of Knysna – with its luxury suites, bed and breakfast accommodation, guest lounge (with lending library and board games), exclusive gift boutique, and expansive formal and informal gardens featuring two swimming pools and numerous seating areas.
Rainbows End Villa
Elevated high above the ocean on the Knysna West Head, surrounded by an abundance of beautiful indigenous fynbos, a short distance from some of the world’s most acclaimed blue flag standard beaches, SOUL Rainbows End offers you the perfect hide-away from every day life, feeding your soul with the beauty of our surroundings and the warmth of our hospitality.
SOUL on the Heads
SOUL on the Heads can be described as a ‘hidden gem’ nestled on the Famous East Head of Knysna. This 6-bedroom boutique hotel offers you beautiful ocean views from all rooms and entertainment areas, as well as a far-away glimpse of our nearby SOUL property – SOUL Rainbows End – which is perched high in the sky on the West Head of Knysna.