As recent as 50 years ago, Knysna’s power was derived from a wood fired turbine, and ironically this power station was and remains a part of arguably the finest location along the garden route. Thesen Island as it is called is home to a collection of up-market homes linked to each other and the Knysna lagoon through a series of water ways. Several years ago an ambitious project to transform the power station into a boutique hotel began, the result of which is breathtaking in its ‘industrial’ mystique. Given the heritage status of the power station, most of the primary components were left in position and now form an integral part of the theme of the hotel.
To compliment the many facilities and activities of The Turbine, its picturesque Amani Spa is one of tranquility and relaxation, offering a wide variety of body, facial and beauty treatments, and a unique pedicure experience in our exclusive Spa Massage Pedi Chair. Enjoy the Spa’s Rasul, a traditional Arabic ritual, a cleansing treatment that takes place in an exotically mosaic tiled steam chamber, which unites the four fundamental elements of earth, air, fire and water into a special experience for both body and soul, leaving you feeling cleansed, renewed, relaxed, and your skin silky soft.
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Accommodation
- The hotel encompasses 18 bedrooms, all with individual décor and art.
- Split King XL beds
- Flat screen 32″ TV plus DvD player – full DvD library
- Telephone plus skype and Internet facility
- Desk
- Original equipment display with original art
- Full bathrooms with sep bath and shower, two basins, heated towel rails
- Fully air-conditioned (heating and cooling)
- Ving card access system
- Fully stocked mini bar with fridge
- Full tea/coffee station
with an additional 5 Suites containing all of the above as well as:
- A Sleeper couch
- Bar and stools
- Microwave
as well as Honeymoon Suite which contains:
- Lounge suite plus bar
- Ice machine
- Double shower and stand alone bath plus bidet
Hotel Facilities
- 3 x Bar areas – Tapas Bar and outside deck area, Pool deck
- 2 x Restaurants – Tapas Bar and Island Café – BLD a la carte; restaurant seating – 80 people
- Inside courtyard/lounge area
- Library with internet computers
- Fully stocked wine cellar
- Curio shop
- Fully served reception with concierge facilities, including lagoon/sea cruises, cycling and assistance to other places of interest
- Rim flow pool with deck facing onto canal
- Common areas are also an art gallery showcasing local SA talent
- Disabled room and downstairs disabled loo
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