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Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Knysna with golf course and spa

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Spa tub
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
The price is $207
includes taxes & fees
$180 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025

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Executive Suite - Two Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1561 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Suite - One Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
No. 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

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

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 46 min drive
  • George (GRJ) - 64 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

A great stay at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa in Knysna can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, or facials, and Orchid Room Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. There's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious hotel include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Portuguese, Xhosa

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Orchid Room Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 170 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa also has an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Orchid Room Restaurant.
Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.
Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa like?
Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa is located a short 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Very Good

Breakfast not Halaal friendly
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Simola is dining out on past glories and the impeccable golf course. The hotel needs a little bit more than TLC, maybe a bit of a refurb, and then a good cleaning and maintenance regime to keep it up to a high standard. Our room was large, spacious and offered great views, that’s where the good ended. The carpets were stained. The patio doors had seen better days, with window gasket coming out, a glazing unit had failed. The shutters had chips. The shower had black mould in the tile grout and the shower head had not been cleaned in forever. In the lounge area of our room, we put on the fire to help with the cooler spring night but the smell of the gas was too strong from the burning flame we had to put it out. We used the spa, and as the heated pool was a little too chilly for us, we decided to go in the sauna (which was of a brilliant temperature) but as we went to sit down noticed a nail sticking up and a screw sticking out. We reported this to the spa reception who never seem overly concerned but said they would ask maintenance to check it. The windows in the spa offer great views but again could do with a good clean. We ate dinner at the hotel and the bar and restaurant staff were very nice, helpful and attentive. The food was okay (we had Thai Green Curry). Breakfast was okay too and our soft poached eggs came exactly how we ordered them. The only issue was the door to the balcony being open letting the smokers air to come in as we dined. Don’t stay
Alisdair, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Alvin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

KHALED, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great! I really enjoyed the property and the food!
Cristina, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible views and staff. A wonderful stay.
Martin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

colin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place.
Ibrahima, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hannah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

MISS, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

hugh, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

MISS, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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 !
WY, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
CHRISTINE, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A hidden gem
The experience from beginning to end was excellent.
Joao, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant
James, 9-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bashier, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

M R, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jblaze9, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning with great views
Absolutely amazing. Rooms very spacious. Peaceful, tranquil and extraordinary views. Would definitely visit here again
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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”.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good golf, clean room and happy to recommend Simola to others.
Ashwinmalde, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The hotel also provides many amenities (golf, spa, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, bars, a few activities) so it is very convenient."
Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM