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The Lofts Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Islands, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Loft, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Loft, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Located in Thesen Island, The Lofts Boutique Hotel is adjacent to Knysna Lagoon and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Knysna Waterfront. This 18-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a shopping center in central Knysna and also close to Featherbed Nature Reserve and Knysna Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pezula Championship Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Greef's Butchery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Guests staying at The Lofts Boutique Hotel enjoy access to a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 600 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Le Spa Tranquille has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 120 to 180 for adults and ZAR 100 to 180 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Nest

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 to 180 for adults, and ZAR 100 to 180 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Lofts Boutique
Lofts Boutique Hotel
Lofts Boutique Hotel Knysna
Lofts Boutique Knysna
Lofts Hotel Knysna
The Lofts Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Lofts Boutique Hotel Knysna
The Lofts Boutique Hotel Hotel Knysna

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Thesen Island, just steps from Knysna Lagoon. You'll also find Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

As of Jun 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lofts Boutique Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $207, including 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.

Is parking available on site at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

Le Spa Tranquille is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, couples treatments, and body wraps. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel include a casino?

No, The Lofts Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Lofts Boutique Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an ocean-view restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Lofts Boutique Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Nest.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Lofts Boutique Hotel.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Lofts Boutique Hotel is Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is 21.3 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Lofts Boutique Hotel offer a furnished balcony and may feature lagoon views.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Lofts Boutique Hotel.

The Lofts Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely area and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and really nice place to stay. Beautiful room and balcony. Took advantage of the bikes available to explore the local area.
Lovely scenery
Boat trips available in the local area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room. Great location Lack of drawers for storage
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms & location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room looking into the lagoon, in a gorgeous boutique hotel.
View from our balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the lofts. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Stylish boutique hotel

Lovely clean stylish boutique hotel. Good restaurant downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views in a stunning location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and Room were amazing, Allan was really knowledgable about the area and very helpful. Rooms and views are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All the staff was really nice. Warm hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great all round

Very nice perfectly located hotel with exceptionally helpful reception staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lofts was a great hotel to base part of our honeymoon at. We were given an upgrade upon arrival and were made to feel special by the hotel. Food is amazing, both breakfast and dinner! Make sure you stay here if in Knysna!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, tons of character and in a wonderful area. Intelligent, helpful and hard working staff. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great location. Excellent service. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the hotel was lovely - the room decor, comfort, position, service, food - my only complaint is there was a lot of noise early in the morning from the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great weekend

This was our third stay. Again, did not disappoint. Ideally situated for restaurants, if you don’t want to eat there, which is excellent. Very relaxing stay with a lovely terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Amazing Boutique Hotel with wonderful staff

This place gets 10 stars from us. The room was our best yet, both restaurants were amazing, the staff was at our service for anything we needed. We made use of both restaurants, our balcony, the deck and the kayaks. We would definitely recommend the Lofts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great 2 night stay at The Lofts. The apartment had so much space and was really comfortable. The location was perfect for eating out in the evenings on the Island. The complimentary kayak's and free Corona fridge (1 hour every evening) is a nice touch. Our apartment had a small balcony but not a great view, we didn't mind too much for our short time there but check the rooms if you want a sea/lagoon view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roslynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. We got a 2 bedroom apartment, although there was only 2 of us. So very spacious, immaculate, everything you needed. We loved it. Friendly staff, great location looking over the water. Bakery below which did amazing food for breakfast and lunch. Walk to the restaurants and shops minutes away. Will be back and definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Beautiful stay

The facility is beautiful, in a renovated historic building. Our apartment was spacious and well decorated. We enjoyed sunset overlookimg the bay in tne deck. The staff was very helpful, especially the concierge Dylan. He was so welcoming, friendly interesting and helpful. He suggested some fabulous hikes one in Wildnerness and one in Plettenburg Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Outstanding hospitality

We had two absolutely outstanding nights at this boutique hotel. The room was a full apartment in a really nice and comfortable style. The only thing you need to know is that there are some noise from the bar right below but even on a Saturday night everything was quiet at 10 pm. You can also smell lime at cocktail time and breakfast in the morning- but it was part of the charm. The location is breathtaking and the food was delicious. All staff was so friendly and helpful and their hospitality was enormous, and the made the atmosphere so including. We felt so welcome and special, and they went an extra mile to help us book a trip that was sold out - and with success. We worked defiantly recommend to go there and if we are going back to SA we will be back. Thanks 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleopatra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vår vistelse på hotellet var utomstående. Perfekta hotellet för att kunna utforska Knysna och placerat perfekt i vackra Thesen Island. Detta är ett av de bästa hotellen vi bott på och detta har gett en bra helhetsupplevelse. Otroligt trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Det var ett mysigt och trevligt ställe med nära till matställen både inom hotellet och även utanför. Tillgång till bra spa och de erbjuder även bra tvätthjälp.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super Location, netter Service, sehr gutes Essen. Das Hotel selber ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und wurde in den öffentlichen Bereichen renoviert. Die Zimmer sind nach wie vor etwas älter, e. Vergilbte Klima, alte Möbel und Teppich.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing boutique find

Stay was amazing. Actually extended for an extra night. The staff were courteous, welcoming, friendly and professional. The views from the deck were exceptional, especially at sunset. The rooms were clean, big, with an outside patio.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020