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Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Knysna Waterfront

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 170 per person)
Breakfast and dinner served
Front of property - evening/night
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

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No. 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Simola Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Thesen Island
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

  • 1561 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Suite - One Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

In Knysna .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Knysna Waterfront and Thesen Island. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Simola Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knysna Lagoon - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Thesen Island - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪African Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Persello's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Farm - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Knysna Waterfront
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the luxury Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa offers 80 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 170 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 170 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Simola Country Club
Simola Country Club Knysna
Simola Hotel
Simola Hotel Country Club
Simola Hotel Country Club Knysna
Simola Hotel Country Club Spa
Simola Hotel, & Spa Knysna
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Hotel
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Knysna
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa to the airport?

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa is 26.5 mi (46-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa on Jun 26, 2025 start from $179.49, 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 Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa.

How close is Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 11.3 mi (33-min drive) from Brenton Beach and 9.8 mi (23-min drive) from Bollard Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 170 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have a pool?

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hydrotherapy, massages, and body wraps.

How close is Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa to downtown Knysna?

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa is 2.6 mi away from Knysna.

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gert

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

Indoor pool

Great hotel with nice food and indoor pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast not Halaal friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view over Knysna and the golf course. Exceptionally comfortable and excellent and varied breakfast. Good dinner menu too. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simola in Knysna offers an exceptional experience, combining stunning hillside views of the Knysna lagoon with luxurious, spacious rooms and impeccable service. The property features world-class facilities, including a golf course and spa with a sauna and a heated pool, making it perfect for both relaxation and recreation. Dining is a highlight, with a fantastic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and breathtaking scenery as the backdrop.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alisdair

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simola is dining out on past glories and the impeccable golf course. The hotel needs a little bit more than TLC, maybe a bit of a refurb, and then a good cleaning and maintenance regime to keep it up to a high standard. Our room was large, spacious and offered great views, that’s where the good ended. The carpets were stained. The patio doors had seen better days, with window gasket coming out, a glazing unit had failed. The shutters had chips. The shower had black mould in the tile grout and the shower head had not been cleaned in forever. In the lounge area of our room, we put on the fire to help with the cooler spring night but the smell of the gas was too strong from the burning flame we had to put it out. We used the spa, and as the heated pool was a little too chilly for us, we decided to go in the sauna (which was of a brilliant temperature) but as we went to sit down noticed a nail sticking up and a screw sticking out. We reported this to the spa reception who never seem overly concerned but said they would ask maintenance to check it. The windows in the spa offer great views but again could do with a good clean. We ate dinner at the hotel and the bar and restaurant staff were very nice, helpful and attentive. The food was okay (we had Thai Green Curry). Breakfast was okay too and our soft poached eggs came exactly how we ordered them. The only issue was the door to the balcony being open letting the smokers air to come in as we dined. Don’t stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alvin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! I really enjoyed the property and the food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views and staff. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahima, Ashburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic time

The best place in Knysna. The view, the space of the apartment and the service are excellent. The only thing that the there is no slippers, no bathrobe, no iron and iron board (unless you request), the quality of soap and shampoo is bad. However overall it is fantastic and worth
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

WY

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

Golf Getaway

We enjoyed the golf, facilities, views, bird life, clean air and insect sounds. Overall fantastic place to stay. Will definitely return. Areas for improvement- bedroom did not have wifi connection. Need recycling bins and full smart tv options. Twice food for room service was cold.
View from patio !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at Simola because the staff is friendly and professional. The hotel also provides with many amenities (golf, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, bar, a few activities) so it's very convenient. The suites are spacious and the views were gorgeous. The breakfast is very good, rich, complete. However, we regret the cleaning wasn't up to the standards of the hotel and renowned golf course. Also the outdoor pool isn't heated though we couldn't enjoy it because it was too chilly, it's a shame for such a big hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

A hidden gem

The experience from beginning to end was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bashier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

M R

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jblaze9, Johannesburg, South Africa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing, we were there for our honeymoon and the suite had everything — great views of the mountain and water in the distance, a gas grill for a cookout, a fireplace and full kitchen. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stunning with great views

Absolutely amazing. Rooms very spacious. Peaceful, tranquil and extraordinary views. Would definitely visit here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020