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The Lofts Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique Knysna hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Knysna Lagoon

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Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors
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Luxury Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle
Luxury Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Pool

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

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Standard Loft, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, electric kettle

Luxury Apartment

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

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Boutique Knysna hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Knysna Lagoon
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 luggage storage, 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 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
  • 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

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 major 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 major 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 within a 10-minute walk of Knysna Lagoon and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. 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 Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lofts Boutique Hotel on Nov 22, 2025 start from $199.12, 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.

Will I be able to park 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, sports massages, couples treatments, and reflexology. 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does The Lofts Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub 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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lofts Boutique Hotel?

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

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