Simola Hotel Country Club and Spa is the upscale choice among the Knysna options, and the name tells you what to expect: a hotel combined with a country club and a spa. A stay of this kind usually suits couples marking an occasion, golfers, and travellers who like to spend part of the trip enjoying the facilities as much as the sights. Knysna sits on a tidal lagoon framed by forested hills and the sandstone Heads, and the Garden Route around it offers beaches, hiking trails, boat trips, oyster bars and craft markets. Staying at a resort-style hotel gives you a calm base from which to explore, and a place to return to for a swim, a treatment or a long dinner. Because the exact position, room types, spa and golf arrangements, dining options and rates differ, check what is included when you book, and confirm how far you are from the town centre and the waterfront. Resort hotels often fill quickly over the December holidays and Easter, so booking ahead is wise. Visitors who want to be within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of the town may prefer another choice on this list.
Location and getting around
Confirm the address and the drive time to the centre of Knysna and the waterfront when you book. A rental car makes it easier to enjoy the wider Garden Route, and the Heads, the beaches and the forests are all within a short drive. Ask the front desk about transfers and tours if you do not plan to drive.
Rooms
Compare the room categories, and ask about views, balconies, bed types and air conditioning. Couples marking a special occasion may want to ask about suites or the best available room, and families should ask about rooms sleeping three or four. Check what is included in your rate, such as breakfast or spa access.
Who it suits
Couples, golfers, honeymooners and travellers wanting a relaxing stay with spa and dining facilities. It also suits visitors who enjoy time on site rather than constant sightseeing. If you want to walk to shops and restaurants, or prefer a self-catering stay or a lower price, another property on this list may suit better.
Good to know
Golf, spa and dining arrangements vary between rates and may need advance booking, so check when you reserve. Book early for the December holidays, Easter and major events. Ask about parking, luggage storage and transfers before you arrive, and check the weather, which can change quickly on this coast.
Why stay here
- ✓Upscale hotel stay
- ✓Country club setting (check when booking)
- ✓Spa (check when booking)
- ✓Rooms with private bathrooms
- ✓Wifi (confirm rates when booking)
- ✓Parking options (check when booking)
- ✓Dining options (check when booking)
- ✓Front desk and tour help
Good questions
Is Simola Hotel Country Club and Spa in the centre of Knysna?+
Confirm the exact location and the drive time to the town centre when you book.
Are spa and golf facilities included?+
Facilities and access vary by rate, so check what is included when you book.
Is it a good choice for couples?+
Resort-style hotels often suit couples, but room types and facilities differ, so check the details when you book.
