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Thesen Island Holiday House

★★★★ 8 Saffron Island, Knysna, ZA

9.3 guest rating· 38 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Holiday Home in Knysna

Stunning Views and Modern Amenities

Experience breathtaking sea and lake views from every room. Enjoy the convenience of a full kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a cozy balcony to relax on.

Outdoor Paradise

Indulge in the lush garden, sizzle up a storm on the barbecue, or unwind on the terrace. Explore exciting activities like cycling and fishing right at your doorstep.

Convenient Location

Situated near top golf courses like Simola Golf Course and Pezula Golf Club, you'll never run out of things to do. Plus, with free parking available, your stay will be stress-free.

Book your stay at Thesen Island Holiday House now for an unforgettable getaway!

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Two-Bedroom House

Sleeps 4 · 140 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

This holiday home has a balcony and a patio offering views of the Knysna lagoon and canal. The bedrooms and bathrooms are located upstairs and there is 1 guest toilet located downstairs. The house features a spacious open plan lounge and dining room, fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen satellite TV. A baby cot and feeding chair are available on request. Please note that the rate is based on 4 guests. However maximum occupancy is 5 guests. Please see hotel policies for extra person charges, and contact These Island Holiday House in advance to arrange for the extra guest.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • BBQ facilities
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
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  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Squash
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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8 Saffron Island, Knysna, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.338 reviews

+ Beautiful property+ Great location+ Friendly service+ Well-equipped amenities
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.7
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2

Immer wieder gerne, sehr freundliches Personal, Faith absolut hilfsbereit und immer erreichbar

9.0

Super Lage , groß genug, alles vorhanden was man braucht

− nichts zu bemängeln

Michaela · DE · 2026-04-06

Geweldig huis op een supermooi locatie dicht bij restaurantjes en winkeltjes

9.0

Het huis, de locatie en van alle gemakken voorzien

− nvt

Anita & Bert · NL · 2026-03-26

We loved it thank you.

10.0

I liked that there was everything we needed if we wanted to cook or braai.

− The whole kitchen is full of ants. All our food were taken over by ants.

Michelle · ZA · 2026-03-10

Guest review

9.0

We loved the location

Carey · ZA · 2026-01-09

Good to know

Thesen Island Holiday House provide cleaning services at an additional charge.

Solar panels with inverter and battery backup for electricity reserves during rolling blackouts. Gas water heating system to ensure warm 24/7.

We reserve the right to not refund card fees (transaction costs) in the case of any cancelation or situation where funds need to be reversed back to a credit card"

Power boats up to 23 ft in length can be moored.

Two-seater kayak available for guest(s) use with paddle. Life jackets are not provided. Please bring your own or take necessary safety precautions.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.