The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa

Transformed from an old power station, The Turbine Boutique Hotel is a unique 5-star hotel with luxurious accommodation options, exquisite cuisine, beautiful scenery and a range of first-class facilities. 

This hotel is the perfect choice for a tour that combines the Garden Route and Cape Town. 

The original power station ceased to exist on 26 June 2001 and when a museum concept never materialized, the site was sold to the current Hotel owner and operators, Geoff Engel and Dandre Lerm. In September 2007 approval was granted for the hotel to be built, which took almost 3 years and the full operation commenced trading on 12 August 2010.

The hotel boasts 24 guest rooms, an Amani African Spa, the 90-seater Island Café, the Gastro Pub, together with conference facilities, pool deck, jetty for motorised pontoon cruises and a host of modern facilities, which tastefully complement the refurbished facilities and equipment brought back to life around the property, giving it status as one of the top hotels in Knysna.

The guest rooms comprise of seventeen standard rooms, six luxury rooms, a honeymoon suite, and an optional self-catering Lagoon Suite. All rooms boast beautiful, individual décor and artwork, comfortable extra-length king beds, en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and luxury amenities. These luxury amenities include a flat-screen TV, Wi-fi, a fully-stocked mini bar, and a tea and coffee station.

The Island Cafe restaurant overlooks the stunning canal and serves up extraordinary dishes from a diverse a la carte menu. The Gastro Pub and Deck offers a more relaxed pub-style menu with an extensive drinks menu, which is ideal for sundowners. Also featured on-site is the Col'Cacchio pizzeria, which produces mouth-watering Italian cuisine.