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Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with full-service spa and free breakfast
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Outdoor pool
4 & 5 King Chalets
Front of property - evening/night
7 Sword Fern Chalet | Living room
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1 Cherry Lane Welbedacht, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Friday Market
    10 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon
    2 min drive
  • Knysna Quays
    4 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    36 min drive

Room options

1 King Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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9 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalets

9 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalets

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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6. African Flame Tree Chalet | Living room

6. African Flame Tree Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalet

10 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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11 Luxury Honeymoon Chalet

11 Luxury Honeymoon Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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7 Sword Fern Chalet | Living room

7 Sword Fern Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 & 5 King Chalets

4 & 5 King Chalets

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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12 Garden Chalet

12 Garden Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Knysna

A luxury stay in Knysna awaits you at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa. Within steps you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Friday Market within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique guest house include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .A relaxing visit to Tonquani Spa can include hot stone massages, prenatal massages, reflexology and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Knysna guest house include Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Friday Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Knysna Quays - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Thesen Island - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa

Luxury guesthouse with full-service spa and free breakfast
Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Free breakfast is available daily. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa. Self parking is free.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers 11 accommodations with private plunge pools and Hot tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodation at this 5-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves, separate dining areas and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Tonquani Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Treatment room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 80 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 80 per night

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Yep, Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

The closest beach to Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa is Buffalo Bay Beach (6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Yep, Tonquani Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and prenatal massages.

Does Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa have a pool?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with Hot tubs, private plunge pools and dining areas.

Is Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

No, Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nature
It was just great enjoyed driving to Knysna

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Burlington, Ontario, Canads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting.
A short drive to the Numbi gate of Kruger National Park. Hotel accommodations were clean and comfortable and the Orange Restaurant on site has great food. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay at Tonquani Lodge
From our arrival to our departure,we were more than impressed by the friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism of every single staff member ensuring a relaxing ,private and comfortable stay. We stayed in the spacious honeymoon chalet,and the spa bath, heaters,fireplace and electric blanket were perfect for the chilly winter evenings. And no leaving the room on a cold winter morning for breakfast - the option of room service was welcome and well utilised! The breakfasts were delicious and well presented with a daily choice of fresh homebakes.The kettle braai also came in handy while we relaxed on the private deck surrounded by nature.The spa treatment was professional.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect!
just beautiful. Staff were so helpful and caring.

8/10 Good

Rob, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic hide-away
lovely serene setting, very friendly staff, secluded, romantic wooden chalets. A pity we only booked a 1-night stopover; we would have liked to stay longer

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous and romantic
Probably the most beautiful chalet I've seen, highly recommended for Honeymooners! Aside from the great room size, double bathtub and shower, we also loved the generous breakfast and cooked options. Great attention to details was everywhere, including having a hair conditioner and cotton pads which I appreciated. Location feels secluded, about 1 km up the main road, and a few minutes driving to knysna waterfront centre. Service was also amazing, everyone were nice and helpful beyond expectations. In short - thanks for a really great stay, please stay like this!

10/10 Excellent

AS, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean , quite and Very Friendly
Staff were very welcoming and very accommodating. Lodges were lovely and location secluded and quite Didn't realise that payment would be required in local currency so subject to variation. Also 50% was due before arrival this too wasn't made clear on the Expedia site. Expedia quoted £ price could never have match Rand even thou the Rand rate was the most favourable in decade.

8/10 Good

Melissa, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Stayed one night, staff friendly, happy and helpful, flowers in the room, extra attention to detail obvious and appreciated - great night

8/10 Good

geoffrey, LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great return visit
charming people and everything as you would expect

10/10 Excellent

Eliza, Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely chalets in a beautiful garden
We had a lovely time at Tonquani - quirky little wooden chalets set in a beautiful garden. The staff were fantastic & the breakfast was very good. The location was quiet & peaceful but only a few minutes drive to Knysna Quays which was full of restaurants - a very busy & lively place.

8/10 Good

jim, usa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to town
enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

travelingve's, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest staff ever
The people at the reception desk, and the women at the spa were wonderful. We had the best massages in South Africa at this lodge. The breakfast was lovely, and the room gave us plenty of space to stretch out. It was a great home base for our visit to Knysa.

10/10 Excellent

ALDERTONHALL, LONDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great holiday location
THIS IS A TRULY DELIGHTFUL PLACE TO STAY WITH LARGE LODGE ACCOMODATION, EXCELLENT STAFF, AND VERY REASONABLE PRICES.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

6/10 Okay

Louise, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overnight before flight
It was nice but overpriced for what it was, the spa is very good and staff friendly and helpfull but facility's not that great especially the breakfast room was was small and stuffy .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav, Mumbai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in Knsyna
I stayed with my family for 3 nights in Tonquani (Family Chalet). The chalet was absolutely comfortable, cozy and charming. I really liked the attention to details that was given to the decor which included African artifacts and Victorian style setting in the chalet. The location is fantastic. It takes less than 5 mins to reach the Knsyna Waterfront. Its located really close to the Friday Market as well. Brendon and his team are really helpful and are doing an absolutely fantastic job! Tonquani is truly a home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Sam & Paul, Namibia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and peaceful forestry surrounds
Excellent place to stay - breakfast served in the unit (great idea)! Complete self catering and private. Very friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

attal, israel

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

10/10 Excellent

The Hamiltons, Darlington, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to enjoy the beauty of Knysna
What a great find! We traveled with our 9 year old son and as soon as we arrived, the staff really welcomed us and had Christopher playing with the guinea pigs in the garden!The suite we had was fabulous - 2 seperate bedrooms, both ensuite, with a seperate lounge and kitchen and its own mini swimming pool - we couldn't have asked for more.The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional too. Wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is a short drive/long walk outside Knysna centre, Rooms are mainly cabins dispersed around the central pool/breakfast/reception area, in a gardened area with guinea pigs and the occasional visiting monkey and large bird. Owners and staff were very friendly and helpful. TV is great if you like sport, otherwise limited, but the reception has lots of DVDs for hire. Hotel does breakfast and snacks but not dinners, although I think a menu was available for deliveries from local take-aways. Reception closes at about 8pm although there is an telephone number on the reception door.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect stay.....
We stayed at Tonquani for three nights in early January. A massive thank you to all the staff for the amazing service, great hospitality and making us feel so welcome. The lodges are amazing with all details covered, from candles and robes to BBQ (braai) gear including coal, firefighters. Excellent place to be situated to travel and explore the area and the wonderful places that are so close to the lodge. We managed to squeeze in the Knysna Elephant Park, Bloukrans bungee, Wild Cat Sanctuary, some amazing restaurants, and beautiful viewpoints in the three days and still left feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated. We have already booked up for this December to bring out my parents.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Cape Town, SA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tonquani lodge and spa- perfect accommodation
From the moment we arrived at the lodge we were taken care of. The staff were pleasant and helpful and very welcoming.the pool was great.. Breakfasts were really well-prepared and beautiful decor and murals on the walls, and the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.. We were sorry we only had one night there.. Will definately be back there..

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Manchester UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10 - Highly recommended!
A beautiful hotel in a lovely setting where the staff are genuinely friendly and eager to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. A wonderful place to spend a few days while exploring the Garden Route - highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Angel, jOHANNESBURG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Tonquani lodge: Relax in comfort
Awesome place!

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place to stay in Knysna - friendly, comfortable, cute, and great value"
We checked in on April 26th, 2010 for two nights. This hotel is amazing and we wanted to stay longer if our travel plans permitted. They have thought of everything from flower pedals spread all over the rooms, to free brandy to welcome you, to a box of free creature comforts (candles, bath oils, toiletries, electrical adapters, slippers, etc...) The staff are beyond friendly and helpful. The rooms are amazing. You have your own log cabin with a private bedroom (fantastic bed & comforter), large bathroom, kitchen, and living room. There is also a large deck to sit out on. The breakfast was great - hot food and continental available at your choice, all included in the price and plate service. The pool and grounds are lovely. It is like being in a tropical paradise. It is quiet and quaint. I highly recommend this lodge. It is close to the Knysna waterfront ( 2 min drive) and yet in a very safe area. There is free secure parking available. Internet access available for free. The spa is great - I had a massage and it was wonderful. Really, I can't say enough positive things about this place. The owner prides themselves on being the hotel that thinks of everything and it shows. They do as much possible to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. In terms of value for your money, this place was very affordable compared to other hotels in the area but in my opinion is one of the top hotels in Knysna. You will not be disappointed if you stay here!