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The Lofts Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique Knysna hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Knysna Lagoon

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Luxury Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle
Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors
Luxury Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Loft, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Loft, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, electric kettle

Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

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6570, Western Cape, Knysna, The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Islands

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trinity Premium Coffee Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Nest Food Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Knysna Waterfront
Located close to Knysna Lagoon and Featherbed Nature Reserve, The Lofts Boutique Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a body wrap, or a deep-tissue massage at Le Spa Tranquille, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Nest, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach umbrellas, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heated floors, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 to 180 for adults and ZAR 100 to 180 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nest

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 to 180 for adults, and ZAR 100 to 180 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Lofts Boutique
Lofts Boutique Hotel
Lofts Boutique Hotel Knysna
Lofts Boutique Knysna
Lofts Hotel Knysna
The Lofts Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Lofts Boutique Hotel Knysna
The Lofts Boutique Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Lofts Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 600 per person applies.

Where is The Lofts Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Thesen Island, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Waterfront. Knysna Golf Club and Eastern Head View Point are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Lofts Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms & location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stylish boutique hotel

Lovely clean stylish boutique hotel. Good restaurant downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views in a stunning location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lofts was a great hotel to base part of our honeymoon at. We were given an upgrade upon arrival and were made to feel special by the hotel. Food is amazing, both breakfast and dinner! Make sure you stay here if in Knysna!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All the staff was really nice. Warm hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the lofts. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. We got a 2 bedroom apartment, although there was only 2 of us. So very spacious, immaculate, everything you needed. We loved it. Friendly staff, great location looking over the water. Bakery below which did amazing food for breakfast and lunch. Walk to the restaurants and shops minutes away. Will be back and definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend

This was our third stay. Again, did not disappoint. Ideally situated for restaurants, if you don’t want to eat there, which is excellent. Very relaxing stay with a lovely terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great all round

Very nice perfectly located hotel with exceptionally helpful reception staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We had a great 2 night stay at The Lofts. The apartment had so much space and was really comfortable. The location was perfect for eating out in the evenings on the Island. The complimentary kayak's and free Corona fridge (1 hour every evening) is a nice touch. Our apartment had a small balcony but not a great view, we didn't mind too much for our short time there but check the rooms if you want a sea/lagoon view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, tons of character and in a wonderful area. Intelligent, helpful and hard working staff. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great location. Excellent service. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the hotel was lovely - the room decor, comfort, position, service, food - my only complaint is there was a lot of noise early in the morning from the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Boutique Hotel with wonderful staff

This place gets 10 stars from us. The room was our best yet, both restaurants were amazing, the staff was at our service for anything we needed. We made use of both restaurants, our balcony, the deck and the kayaks. We would definitely recommend the Lofts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

The facility is beautiful, in a renovated historic building. Our apartment was spacious and well decorated. We enjoyed sunset overlookimg the bay in tne deck. The staff was very helpful, especially the concierge Dylan. He was so welcoming, friendly interesting and helpful. He suggested some fabulous hikes one in Wildnerness and one in Plettenburg Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding hospitality

We had two absolutely outstanding nights at this boutique hotel. The room was a full apartment in a really nice and comfortable style. The only thing you need to know is that there are some noise from the bar right below but even on a Saturday night everything was quiet at 10 pm. You can also smell lime at cocktail time and breakfast in the morning- but it was part of the charm. The location is breathtaking and the food was delicious. All staff was so friendly and helpful and their hospitality was enormous, and the made the atmosphere so including. We felt so welcome and special, and they went an extra mile to help us book a trip that was sold out - and with success. We worked defiantly recommend to go there and if we are going back to SA we will be back. Thanks 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Dido

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024