What is Thesen Island like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Knysna's Thesen Island neighborhood. Are you looking for Thesen Island travel tips? Be sure to check out Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Thesen Island?

Based on our traveler data, Turbine Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Thesen Island. This hotel offers a marina and a full-service spa. Another good option for your stay in the area is The Lofts Boutique Hotel .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Thesen Island?

Expedia has 9 Thesen Island hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Knysna area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Thesen Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Thesen Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Thesen Island?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Thesen Island, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Knysna neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Thesen Island with a visit to Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. A visit to The Motorcycle Room is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. Knysna Waterfront, Knysna Quays, and Featherbed Boat Cruises are just a few of the places to visit in and around Thesen Island. Bollard Bay and Pledge Nature Reserve are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Knysna.

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A waterfront property with docked boats, a marina, and industrial buildings with chimneys.

1. Turbine Hotel and Spa

Thesen Island

Gregory

￥32,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

2. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Knysna Central, 1 km from Thesen Island

Jonna

￥22,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a large arched window. There are several seating areas with tables and chairs.

3. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

Knysna Central, 1.5 km from Thesen Island

Harsha

￥16,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

4. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

1.8 km from Thesen Island

Esther

￥9,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A wooden pier with a seafood platter, champagne, and glasses of wine.

5. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

1.3 km from Thesen Island

Anonymous traveler

￥19,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A covered porch with wicker furniture and a view of the ocean.

6. The Knysna Belle

2.2 km from Thesen Island

Sean

￥27,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A table with fruit, vegetables, and bread by a window overlooking a cityscape.

7. Guinea Fowl Lodge

2 km from Thesen Island

Desiree

￥12,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A restaurant with round tables, patterned chairs, hanging light fixtures, and potted plants.

8. aha The Rex Hotel

2.1 km from Thesen Island

"Been to Knysna now on many times, stayed in various types of accommodation within the town, very impressed with this hotel, ideal for walking around town, the marina and it's location is great, ideal for walking to many of the towns restaurants' and bars. Would certainly recommend this hotel. Staff were really helpful, breakfast was fine although there are many cafe's around the hotel should one want any alternative breakfast, although what we had was fine."

Yvonne

￥15,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a body of water, and a hill in the background.

9. Chez Pierre

2.3 km from Thesen Island

Mary

￥20,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, outdoor seating, and a stone facade.

10. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

3.7 km from Thesen Island

Simon

￥26,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A luxurious hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a swimming pool.

11. Pezula Nature Retreat

3.9 km from Thesen Island

bharat

￥38,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A terrace with a view of the sea, outdoor seating, and a sunset.

12. Crown on the heads

3.6 km from Thesen Island

Mmabatho

￥55,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern two-story building with a large entrance, outdoor seating area, and a central water feature.

13. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

3.9 km from Thesen Island

Chanel

￥29,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and large windows offering views of a grassy field.

14. Oyster Creek Lodge

3.7 km from Thesen Island

Tadashi

￥11,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas overlooking a scenic landscape.

15. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

5.8 km from Thesen Island

Ibrahima

￥43,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, and a large potted plant.

16. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

Paradise, 2.6 km from Thesen Island

Tina

￥34,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a stone building in the background.

17. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

3.9 km from Thesen Island

￥34,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and entertainment unit, featuring large windows and a balcony.

18. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

4.2 km from Thesen Island

￥43,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a sofa, a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

19. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

5.4 km from Thesen Island

￥81,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A stone building with a balcony overlooking the ocean.

20. Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle

7.2 km from Thesen Island

St. John

￥69,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Where to stay in Thesen Island

Find the best Thesen Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Waterfront

Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

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A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings along the waterfront.

Knysna Central

If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

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A residential area with a swimming pool, houses, and a view of a bay with boats.

Paradise

Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

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Rexford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rexford and surrounding area, you can visit Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle.

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A coastal landscape with a church, dense greenery, and a clear blue sky.

Belvidere

Travelers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Top Thesen Island Hotel Reviews

Ocean Watch Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location warm welcome and guided tour, the room was superb and the bed comfy, short walk into town 300m lots of dining options, the breakfast was good with lots of choices and cooked to order Would recommend to family and friends A home away from home"

The Ivory Haus

10/10 Excellent

"The Ivory Haus is a really cool place to stay. When you enter, there are log fires burning, friendly and attentive staff and a view over the bay from the 2 story outdoor terrace area. We were also given a free upgrade to a lovely spacious suite. The food and drinks are also great so we felt no need to go anywhere else at night"

Plett Quarter Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great hotel to land for a couple nights in Plettenberg. The staff was delightful especially upon our arrival we were a bit frazzled from a long drive and Kima greeted us to help us Park and get our bags to our room. The in Hotel restaurant is excellent, we ate the oxtail and the breakfast is fabulous. Two doors away is a place called 11 that we rented bikes from. The property is clean and we had a City View Suite that had plenty of room to spread out and a balcony. The property is clean and has excellent security! We would absolutely stay here again."

Turbine Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was incredible. The location is excellent, the hotel itself is quite interesting and there are many places to explore, the food and drink were excellent - as were the staff who provided them, the room was remarkable. This is a must-stay hotel if you are considering staying in the area. I would return in a heartbeat if travels bring me there - and I would bring as many as I could."

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Our top choices for Thesen Island hotels

1. Turbine Hotel and Spa

2. Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

3. Knysna Log-Inn Hotel

4. Aestas Bed & Breakfast

5. Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna

6. The Knysna Belle

7. Guinea Fowl Lodge

8. aha The Rex Hotel

9. Chez Pierre

10. Brenton Haven Beachfront Resort

11. Pezula Nature Retreat

12. Crown on the heads

13. Knysna Hollow Country Estate

14. Oyster Creek Lodge

15. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

16. THEBLOEM Guest Suites by Knysna Paradise Collection

17. Narnia Luxury Self Catering Guest House

18. Pezula Sunny Tranquility CM4

19. Enon Heights 5-Star Luxury Stay

20. Buccara Noetzie - Pezula Castle

Where to stay in Thesen Island

Waterfront

Knysna Central

Paradise

Rexford

Belvidere

Top Thesen Island Hotel Reviews

Ocean Watch Guest House

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