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Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Breakfast and dinner served
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
No. 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Simola Golf Course
    1 min drive
  • Friday Market
    12 min drive
  • Pezula Championship Course
    15 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

  • 145 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is NZ$416
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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About the area

Knysna

With a stay at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa in Knysna, you'll be 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Knysna Waterfront and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Thesen Island. .This golf hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Knysna Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Simola Golf Course - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Knysna Quays - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Thesen Island - 15 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Knysna Lagoon - 19 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪African Bean - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Persello's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Farm - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lunar Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a golf course
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa offers 80 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, bidets, and hair dryers.

This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 80 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and plasma televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Orchid Room Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Orchid Room Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: ZAR 170 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Orchid Room Restaurant
  • Club Café

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf lessons
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 170 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Simola Country Club
Simola Country Club Knysna
Simola Hotel
Simola Hotel Country Club
Simola Hotel Country Club Knysna
Simola Hotel Country Club Spa
Simola Hotel, & Spa Knysna
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Hotel
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Knysna
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Hotel Knysna

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KHALED

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! I really enjoyed the property and the food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views and staff. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahima, Ashburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic time
The best place in Knysna. The view, the space of the apartment and the service are excellent. The only thing that the there is no slippers, no bathrobe, no iron and iron board (unless you request), the quality of soap and shampoo is bad. However overall it is fantastic and worth
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

WY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Golf Getaway
We enjoyed the golf, facilities, views, bird life, clean air and insect sounds. Overall fantastic place to stay. Will definitely return. Areas for improvement- bedroom did not have wifi connection. Need recycling bins and full smart tv options. Twice food for room service was cold.
View from patio !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

CHRISTINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at Simola because the staff is friendly and professional. The hotel also provides with many amenities (golf, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, bar, a few activities) so it's very convenient. The suites are spacious and the views were gorgeous. The breakfast is very good, rich, complete. However, we regret the cleaning wasn't up to the standards of the hotel and renowned golf course. Also the outdoor pool isn't heated though we couldn't enjoy it because it was too chilly, it's a shame for such a big hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
The experience from beginning to end was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bashier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

M R

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jblaze9, Johannesburg, South Africa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing, we were there for our honeymoon and the suite had everything — great views of the mountain and water in the distance, a gas grill for a cookout, a fireplace and full kitchen. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning with great views
Absolutely amazing. Rooms very spacious. Peaceful, tranquil and extraordinary views. Would definitely visit here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained Golf Resort with large apartment on a B&B basis. Good choice at breakfast in the main dining room. Evening dinner was very good and well priced. The views over the course and right out to Knysna Heads are terrific. Played a round of golf - tricky course but bunker sand was very shallow and hard. We got a very good room rate as the hotel had had a lot of cancellations from Asia due to coronovirus and were doing “specials”.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashwinmalde, London, uk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good golf, clean room and happy to recommend Simola to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5***** luxury
Amazing hotel beautiful rooms and grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was fantastic - really good size and well proportioned rooms. Spectacular views. Fantastic golf course and when we were there, not too busy - book ahead though as there may be competitions on. Very friendly staff, especially in the bar and restaurant ( evening meals) Good quality of food if you decide to eat in the restaurants - nevertheless, very good self catering facilities also should you prefer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019