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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
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast and dinner served
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 170 per person)
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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 Lagoon
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Knysna Waterfront
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1561 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna

In Knysna .At this Knysna hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Knysna Waterfront and 9 miles (15 km) of Knysna Lagoon. Knysna Golf Club is within 9 miles (15 km) and Leisure Isle is within 12 miles (20 km).

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
  • Pezula Golf Club - 19 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Persello Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Muse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Olde's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 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.

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Exterior

Pezula Nature Retreat

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 192 reviews
$157 nightly
The price is $182
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Pezula Nature Retreat

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
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Simola Hotel Country Club Spa
Simola Hotel, & Spa Knysna
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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 Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa on Sep 26, 2025 start from $186.49, 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 body treatments, mani/pedis, and aromatherapy.

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

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