Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegance by the tranquil lagoon

Surrounded by the serene Knysna Lagoon and Thesen Island, this luxury boutique hotel boasts elegant architecture and lush gardens. Enjoy world-class amenities including an 18-hole golf course, indulgent spa treatments, and exquisite dining at the Orchid Room Restaurant.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is SAR 812
SAR 946 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a balcony with a table and chair, and a scenic landscape view.

Luxury Suite - One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a mounted shelf with toiletries, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite - Two Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 145 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Knysna is home to Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa. Shoppers can check out Knysna Waterfront, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Knysna Lagoon and Leisure Isle. Knysna Golf Club and Eastern Head View Point are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Knysna travel guide
Map
No. 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a beach, a river, and a densely forested area with scattered houses.
    Garden Route National Park
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A coastal landscape with a river, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.
    Knysna Lagoon
    7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
    Knysna Waterfront
    10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing against it.
    Brenton Beach
    25 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Simola Golf Course
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Uptown Resto-Bar
    11 min drive
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    11 min drive
  • Bootlegger Coffee Company
    11 min drive
  • Wimpy
    11 min drive
  • Lunar Cafe
    11 min drive

About this property

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Knysna Waterfront
  • Located close to Knysna Lagoon and Leisure Isle, Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa provides a golf course, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Tee up with amenities like a driving range and golf lessons at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, a facial, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Orchid Room Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • An elevator, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 80 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and bidets
    • Plasma TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Balconies, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

Does Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

As of 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa on 7 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 812, 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.

Is Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa located?

Situated in Knysna, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Knysna Waterfront, Knysna Lagoon, and Knysna Golf Club. Leisure Isle and Eastern Head View Point are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Incredible views and staff. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Indoor pool

Great hotel with nice food and indoor pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful view over Knysna and the golf course. Exceptionally comfortable and excellent and varied breakfast. Good dinner menu too. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice stay and awesome staff

Very good service and very nice rooms. It is a bit old and could at some point soon need an upgrade. But we enjoyed it very much and I could easily stay here again. Staff was extremely nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simola in Knysna offers an exceptional experience, combining stunning hillside views of the Knysna lagoon with luxurious, spacious rooms and impeccable service. The property features world-class facilities, including a golf course and spa with a sauna and a heated pool, making it perfect for both relaxation and recreation. Dining is a highlight, with a fantastic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and breathtaking scenery as the backdrop.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great! I really enjoyed the property and the food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Alright

Cost was high for the standard. It needs a re vamp. It’s a bit old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Breakfast not Halaal friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top hôtel à Knysna

Très beau complexe hôtelier situé sur les hauteurs de Knysna. Cade magnifique, chambres très spacieuses et service au top
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excelente

Quarto espaçoso , com vista linda da varanda , tem uma cozinha com muitos utensílios. Tem duas pequenas geladeiras e um freezer. Lareira a gás e churrasqueira . Achei os banheiros com louça um pouco antiquado assim como os carpetes . Mas fora isso , o banho era bem quente e toalhas confortáveis
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschön gelegen mit Aussicht auf die Knysna-Bay. Und der Golfplatz gehört für mich zu den schönsten der Welt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A hidden gem

The experience from beginning to end was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing, the place is perfect, beautiful, in the middle of the nature, everything so clean and confortable. We really loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, good golf, clean room and happy to recommend Simola to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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5***** luxury

Amazing hotel beautiful rooms and grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020