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Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star guest house with private plunge pools

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Cherry Lane Welbedacht, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Suite Milkwood Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

In Knysna .Your stay at this Knysna guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Friday Market. Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Simola Golf Course - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa

Luxurious 5-star guest house with private plunge pools
Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free breakfast is available daily. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa. Self parking is free.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers 11 accommodations with private plunge pools and private hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 5-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Tonquani Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private plunge pool

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 80 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 80 per night

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 credit cards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

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Knysna Tonquani Lodge And Spa
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa to the airport?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa is 23.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa.

How close is Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa to the beach?

This guesthouse is 6.4 mi (21-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 8.3 mi (25-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offer free breakfast?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa features an outdoor pool.

Does Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Tonquani Spa, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, facials, and reflexology.

How close is Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa to downtown Knysna?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa is 1.8 mi away from Knysna.

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nature

It was just great enjoyed driving to Knysna

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Burlington, Ontario, Canads

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

Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting.

A short drive to the Numbi gate of Kruger National Park. Hotel accommodations were clean and comfortable and the Orange Restaurant on site has great food. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

Relaxing stay at Tonquani Lodge

From our arrival to our departure,we were more than impressed by the friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism of every single staff member ensuring a relaxing ,private and comfortable stay. We stayed in the spacious honeymoon chalet,and the spa bath, heaters,fireplace and electric blanket were perfect for the chilly winter evenings. And no leaving the room on a cold winter morning for breakfast - the option of room service was welcome and well utilised! The breakfasts were delicious and well presented with a daily choice of fresh homebakes.The kettle braai also came in handy while we relaxed on the private deck surrounded by nature.The spa treatment was professional.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

perfect!

just beautiful. Staff were so helpful and caring.

8/10 Good

Rob, Amsterdam

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

Romantic hide-away

lovely serene setting, very friendly staff, secluded, romantic wooden chalets. A pity we only booked a 1-night stopover; we would have liked to stay longer

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, London

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

Gorgeous and romantic

Probably the most beautiful chalet I've seen, highly recommended for Honeymooners! Aside from the great room size, double bathtub and shower, we also loved the generous breakfast and cooked options. Great attention to details was everywhere, including having a hair conditioner and cotton pads which I appreciated. Location feels secluded, about 1 km up the main road, and a few minutes driving to knysna waterfront centre. Service was also amazing, everyone were nice and helpful beyond expectations. In short - thanks for a really great stay, please stay like this!

10/10 Excellent

AS, London

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

Clean , quite and Very Friendly

Staff were very welcoming and very accommodating. Lodges were lovely and location secluded and quite Didn't realise that payment would be required in local currency so subject to variation. Also 50% was due before arrival this too wasn't made clear on the Expedia site. Expedia quoted £ price could never have match Rand even thou the Rand rate was the most favourable in decade.

8/10 Good

Melissa, Brisbane

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

Great Stay

Stayed one night, staff friendly, happy and helpful, flowers in the room, extra attention to detail obvious and appreciated - great night

8/10 Good

geoffrey, LONDON

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

great return visit

charming people and everything as you would expect

10/10 Excellent

Eliza, Perth, Australia

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

Lovely chalets in a beautiful garden

We had a lovely time at Tonquani - quirky little wooden chalets set in a beautiful garden. The staff were fantastic & the breakfast was very good. The location was quiet & peaceful but only a few minutes drive to Knysna Quays which was full of restaurants - a very busy & lively place.

8/10 Good

jim, usa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

close to town

enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

travelingve's, NY, USA

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

Friendliest staff ever

The people at the reception desk, and the women at the spa were wonderful. We had the best massages in South Africa at this lodge. The breakfast was lovely, and the room gave us plenty of space to stretch out. It was a great home base for our visit to Knysa.

10/10 Excellent

ALDERTONHALL, LONDON

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

Great holiday location

THIS IS A TRULY DELIGHTFUL PLACE TO STAY WITH LARGE LODGE ACCOMODATION, EXCELLENT STAFF, AND VERY REASONABLE PRICES.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

6/10 Okay

Louise, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overnight before flight

It was nice but overpriced for what it was, the spa is very good and staff friendly and helpfull but facility's not that great especially the breakfast room was was small and stuffy .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav, Mumbai

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

The best place to stay in Knsyna

I stayed with my family for 3 nights in Tonquani (Family Chalet). The chalet was absolutely comfortable, cozy and charming. I really liked the attention to details that was given to the decor which included African artifacts and Victorian style setting in the chalet. The location is fantastic. It takes less than 5 mins to reach the Knsyna Waterfront. Its located really close to the Friday Market as well. Brendon and his team are really helpful and are doing an absolutely fantastic job! Tonquani is truly a home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Paul, Namibia

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

Quiet and peaceful forestry surrounds

Excellent place to stay - breakfast served in the unit (great idea)! Complete self catering and private. Very friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

attal, israel

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

10/10 Excellent

The Hamiltons, Darlington, UK

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

Excellent place to enjoy the beauty of Knysna

What a great find! We traveled with our 9 year old son and as soon as we arrived, the staff really welcomed us and had Christopher playing with the guinea pigs in the garden!The suite we had was fabulous - 2 seperate bedrooms, both ensuite, with a seperate lounge and kitchen and its own mini swimming pool - we couldn't have asked for more.The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional too. Wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is a short drive/long walk outside Knysna centre, Rooms are mainly cabins dispersed around the central pool/breakfast/reception area, in a gardened area with guinea pigs and the occasional visiting monkey and large bird. Owners and staff were very friendly and helpful. TV is great if you like sport, otherwise limited, but the reception has lots of DVDs for hire. Hotel does breakfast and snacks but not dinners, although I think a menu was available for deliveries from local take-aways. Reception closes at about 8pm although there is an telephone number on the reception door.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley, London, UK

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

The perfect stay.....

We stayed at Tonquani for three nights in early January. A massive thank you to all the staff for the amazing service, great hospitality and making us feel so welcome. The lodges are amazing with all details covered, from candles and robes to BBQ (braai) gear including coal, firefighters. Excellent place to be situated to travel and explore the area and the wonderful places that are so close to the lodge. We managed to squeeze in the Knysna Elephant Park, Bloukrans bungee, Wild Cat Sanctuary, some amazing restaurants, and beautiful viewpoints in the three days and still left feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. We have already booked up for this December to bring out my parents.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Cape Town, SA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tonquani lodge and spa- perfect accommodation

From the moment we arrived at the lodge we were taken care of. The staff were pleasant and helpful and very welcoming.the pool was great.. Breakfasts were really well-prepared and beautiful decor and murals on the walls, and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.. We were sorry we only had one night there.. Will definately be back there..

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Manchester UK

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

10/10 - Highly recommended!

A beautiful hotel in a lovely setting where the staff are genuinely friendly and eager to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. A wonderful place to spend a few days while exploring the Garden Route - highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Angel, jOHANNESBURG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tonquani lodge: Relax in comfort

Awesome place!

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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

Best Place to stay in Knysna - friendly, comfortable, cute, and great value"

We checked in on April 26th, 2010 for two nights. This hotel is amazing and we wanted to stay longer if our travel plans permitted. They have thought of everything from flower pedals spread all over the rooms, to free brandy to welcome you, to a box of free creature comforts (candles, bath oils, toiletries, electrical adapters, slippers, etc...) The staff are beyond friendly and helpful. The rooms are amazing. You have your own log cabin with a private bedroom (fantastic bed & comforter), large bathroom, kitchen, and living room. There is also a large deck to sit out on. The breakfast was great - hot food and continental available at your choice, all included in the price and plate service. The pool and grounds are lovely. It is like being in a tropical paradise. It is quiet and quaint. I highly recommend this lodge. It is close to the Knysna waterfront ( 2 min drive) and yet in a very safe area. There is free secure parking available. Internet access available for free. The spa is great - I had a massage and it was wonderful. Really, I can't say enough positive things about this place. The owner prides themselves on being the hotel that thinks of everything and it shows. They do as much possible to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. In terms of value for your money, this place was very affordable compared to other hotels in the area but in my opinion is one of the top hotels in Knysna. You will not be disappointed if you stay here!