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About this property
Welcome to The Lofts Boutique Hotel, a family-owned hotel that promises to offer you the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Situated on the edge of the picturesque Knysna Estuary. We are located on Thesen Island, a world-renowned destination that provides visitors with an abundance of shopping and dining options, as well as easy access to a variety of activities and tours. Whether you’re interested in kayaking (free access from the hotel), taking a sunset cruise, or exploring the surrounding natural beauty, there is something for everyone. Our hotel features beautifully appointed rooms & apartments, each designed with your comfort in mind. With luxurious bedding, plush furnishings all the modern amenities you need. Some rooms have exquisite views of the Knysna Lagoon (King Room with Lake View) others have large sunny private balconies (Standard Double Room) or self-catering facilities (Apartments). For those looking for delicious food and drinks, we have two of the best restaurants in town right inside our building. Our hotel restaurant, Nest Food Bar, serves brunch, dinner, and cocktails, and is known for its unique decor and vibey atmosphere. The famous café and bakery Ile de Pain is located right next door and is renowned for its artisanal bread, pastries, and café-style menu! We pride ourselves on offering the best sunsets in town, and the friendliest hospitality to all our guests. We are also well-known for our ‘Sunset Sessions’ event, held on Saturdays (during the summer season), with a live DJ playing house music on our deck, providing the perfect backdrop for you to enjoy the stunning sunset views over the Lagoon. Activities & Surrounds: - Le Spa Tranquill & Turbine Spa is nearby for guests to enjoy luxury spa treatments. - Simola & Pezula Golf Estate, as well as Knysna Golf Club is less than a 15-minute drive from the hotel. - Thesen Harbour Town & Knysna Waterfront are within 1 km. Please Note: Due to our hotel's boutique nature, each room has a unique layout & décor & not all rooms have lagoon views - to book a room with a lagoon view please select the 'King Room with Lagoon View'.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christina
Spain“Fantastic location, beautiful rooms, very friendly staff.” - Johann
South Africa“The hotel was fabulous. The view from our room was amazing - they thought of everything in the room - extra drink water, biscuits, great coffee bar. Toiletries was great. Appreciated the underfloor heating in winter in Knysna. The hotel...” - Manie
United Arab Emirates“We recently stayed at The Lofts Boutique Hotel for 3 nights in Tower 1, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The room had the best view of Knysna — absolutely breathtaking! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and...” - Kevin South Africa“The view from the room was amazing. The staff were friendly.”
Paul South Africa“Nicely located, comfortable and quaint. Staff were helpful and food options were great. Very cool common area too!”- Duxbury
United States“Our room Nr 2 had a fantastic location with a magnificent view. Loved the room but it was missing a table of any kind to charge a device. They brought in a small table and that problem was solved. There is free covered parking and a great...” - Helen
United Kingdom“Fantastic stay! We had a bayside view with huge balcony! Request this room if you can as it’s fantastic. Complimentary corona fridge, rooms are huge and spotless. Restaurant on site and cafe are fantastic.” - Alison United Kingdom“Greta location and very friendly and helpful staff”
- Anna United Kingdom“Love love loved everything about our stay. It was only 2 nights but wish we had stayed long. There was something so calming and tranquil about the hotel, particularly the setting and sunrise and sunset; yet the hotel was a vibe too. The staff,...”
- Katie
Australia“Stunning boutique room. Beautiful extra touches. Lovely quiet spot in Kynsna. Would absolutely return.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Nest
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that only children over the age of 2 can be accommodated at the hotel.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Lofts Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
