The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Island
9.1
746 reviews

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Room Types Available

Apartment
  • Max 4 Adults
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    These individually decorated apartments offer 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Most of these rooms' main entrance is through one of the bedrooms due to safety precautions and the units being designed around the original structure of the 100 year old boatshed frame. This apartment has a well-equipped kitchen where guests can prepare meals.

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    Standard Double Room
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    These units has sliding doors opening onto a spacious balcony with 2 sun loungers. The Loft Rooms are each equipped with a large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Ample hanging and packing space is provided, while extra length twin beds can also be made up as a king-size bed.

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    King Room with Lake View
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    These suites are individually decorated and offer lagoon views. Most of these units have an open-plan bathroom. The room provides hanging and packing space and a king-size bed.

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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 Estuar (Read More)y. 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'.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    9.1
    Based on 746 Reviews
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    Comfort

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9.47

    Value For Money

    8.87

    Facilities

    9.18

    Guest Reviews

    William
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Excellent restaurants. Excellent service staff at all levels.

    Published on 30 Dec 2023

    Newcitizen
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    The property is beautiful, the rooms and the view is out of this world . Loved our 1 night stay at Tower #5. It was brilliant
    Nothing, it was perfect

    Published on 25 Dec 2023

    Bevan
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Beautiful luxury stay
    Beautiful location and the attention to detail and effort shown by the staff. Stunning rooms and a wonderful deck to enjoy the view and sunsets with drink in hand.

    Published on 22 Dec 2023

    Carlos
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Home away from home
    We loved our large balcony and the amazing guests only facilities, including a private deck, peaceful lounge area and availability of board games with full service from the restaurant, enabling us to have tranquility and enjoy the views. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and we felt welcome and safe as the guest area, access and bedrooms are secure.

    Published on 20 Dec 2023

    Barbara
    solo traveller
    9.0
    Superb
    Loved it and would come again.
    Perfect location - Convenient to everything. The hotel is quite unique, small and intimate and very well set up with everything on your door step. The staff were exceptional - Allan and Dylan especially - with help and advice on what to see and do. Love the WhatsApp way of communicating with reception who were always very quick to reply.
    It was a bit noisy in the mornings, but lovely and quiet otherwise and had no trouble sleeping. The cooking smell from the Nest restaurant was quite strong at times breakfast time

    Published on 19 Dec 2023

    Eleonora
    young couple
    6.0
    Pleasant
    Pleasant
    Outstanding service and kindness from the staff, particularly the manager. He always makes sure to support with everything you need and shares a lot or tips on the area. Very nice interiors and view on the laguna. Good bakery just next door.
    The rooms face the main hall where the restaurant is located, which closes at 10Pm. A strong smell of food comes through when the kitchen is up and running. And the noise from the restaurant can be very loud in the evening ( music + chatter), so if you want to sleep early this makes it almost impossible ( unless youre unbothered by noise).

    Published on 09 Dec 2023

    Anna-maria
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Best hotel in Knysna
    Super cool hotel, best location in town

    Published on 03 Dec 2023

    David
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Two lovely nights at the Lofts. Our room overlooked the lagoon so the views were very special. We were warmly greeted by Allan who was always on hand to provide helpful information or just for a good natured chat. Highly recommended.

    Published on 26 Nov 2023

    Christine
    family with young children
    8.0
    Very good
    Friendly, nicely decorated small boutique hotel in a good location.
    Booked a two bedroom loft room. Lovely, quant hotel with a small decked area with wonderful views onto the lagoon. Amazing welcome by the very friendly staff.
    Only one of the bathrooms had a shower. Unfortunately our room was overlooking the inside courtyard area which was quite noisy and no view of the lagoon.

    Published on 23 Nov 2023

    Gary
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Too short
    Room was great, out look over the bay, large comfy room, bed was good.
    Nothing really, all was very good.

    Published on 22 Nov 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Thesen Island (1.4 Km from city center)

    The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Island

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    0.6 km

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    1.1 km

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    1.4 km

    Monkeyland

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    Steenbok Nature Reserve

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    Hiking to Knysna Forest

    2.8 km

    Knysna Lagoon

    3.0 km

    Brenton on Sea

    3.2 km

    The Motorcycle Room

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    4.5 km

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    All Facilities for The Lofts Boutique Hotel

    Category Facilities
    Activities Water sport facilities on site, Bike tours, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Walking tours, Temporary art galleries, Snorkelling, Canoeing, Golf course (within 3 km), Diving.
    Business facilities Meeting/banquet facilities.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Others bar, pool, food, parking, wifi.
    Miscellaneous Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
    Safety features Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
    Bathroom Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Additional bathroom, Hairdryer, Slippers, Sauna, Bath, Shower, Toilet, Bathrobe.
    Room Amenities Sofa, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Desk, Seating Area, Carpeted, Safety deposit box, Fan, Tile/marble floor, Heating, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Socket near the bed, Cleaning products.
    Food & Drink Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenware, Restaurant, Toaster, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Kitchen, Packed lunches, Oven, Dining table, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Dining area, Outdoor furniture, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker, Coffee house on site.
    Safety & security Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
    Cleaning services Ironing service, Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
    Services & Extras Towels, Linen, Key access.
    Media & Technology Cable channels, TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV.
    Common areas Sun terrace, Games room, Picnic area, Shared lounge/TV area.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
    Reception services Concierge service, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage.
    Physical distancing Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
    Entertainment and family services Evening entertainment, Children's playground, Board games/puzzles, Babysitting/child services.
    Pool and wellness Sun umbrellas, Steam room, Massage, Foot bath, Beauty Services, Spa/wellness packages, Manicure, Back massage, Body scrub, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Waxing services, Foot massage, Make up services, Couples massage, Neck massage, Body treatments, Facial treatments, Spa facilities, Head massage, Pedicure, Spa and wellness centre, Full body massage, Massage chair, Hand massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
    Transport Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge).
    Outdoor & View Terrace, Patio, Mountain view, River view, View, Lake view, Sea view, Balcony.
    Shops Minimarket on site.

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