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The Lofts Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Knysna Lagoon, connected to a shopping center

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Relax on the ocean-facing deck with comfortable seating and shade from umbrellas.
Relax in this inviting living space with a sofa, woven rattan chair, and dining area.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, patterned headboard, and ample storage.
Kitchen with central island, microwave, toaster, and seating area near a large window with outdoor view.
Waterfront property with modern buildings and scenic views of a calm body of water.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Islands, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Knysna Quays
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Thesen Island hotel, you'll find Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Waterfront. Knysna Golf Club and Eastern Head View Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nest Food Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Knysna Lagoon, connected to a shopping center
The Lofts Boutique Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique The Lofts Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lofts Boutique Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Le Spa Tranquille has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open select days.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Lofts Boutique Hotel

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is The Lofts Boutique Hotel to the airport?

The Lofts Boutique Hotel is 21.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lofts Boutique Hotel on Aug 5, 2025 start from $171.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Lofts Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 600 per person, one-way.

How close is The Lofts Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (30-min drive) from Brenton Beach and 13.5 mi (30-min drive) from Buffalo Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Lofts Boutique Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 120 and 180 for adults, ZAR 100 and 180 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a pool?

The Lofts Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a restaurant?

The Lofts Boutique Hotel is home to Nest, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and brunch.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Le Spa Tranquille, where you can enjoy massages, body wraps, and facials.

How close is The Lofts Boutique Hotel to downtown Knysna?

The Lofts Boutique Hotel is 0.9 mi away from Knysna.

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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Hannah

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

4/10 Poor

Dido

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zead

Traveled with partner
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

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

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Fasel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with group
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

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

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

Richard

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Marie Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and Room were amazing, Allan was really knowledgable about the area and very helpful. Rooms and views are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Asim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023