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Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa

5.0 star property
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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
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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9 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalets

9 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalets

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalet

10 Luxury Pool 2- bedroom Family Chalet

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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11 Luxury Honeymoon Chalet

11 Luxury Honeymoon Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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7 Sword Fern Chalet | Living room

7 Sword Fern Chalet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 & 5 King Chalets

4 & 5 King Chalets

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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12 Garden Chalet

12 Garden Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Knysna

With a stay at Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa in Knysna, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 10 minutes by foot from Friday Market. .This luxury guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Garden Route National Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Knysna Lagoon.
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What's nearby

  • Friday Market - 10 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 2 min drive
  • Knysna Quays - 4 min drive
  • Knysna Waterfront - 6 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 6 min drive

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 a full-service spa and free breakfast
Knysna Tonquani Lodge & Spa offers 11 accommodations with private plunge pools and private spa tubs. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 5-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.
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 select days.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools and private spa tubs. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 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.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a hair salon.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open selected days
  • Treatment room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Phone
  • Private plunge pool
  • Private hot tub
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 credit cards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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 organization.

Property is also known as

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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!