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The Lofts Boutique Hotel

Unit 2A, The Boatshed | Long Street, Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna 6570, South Africa
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The Lofts Boutique Hotel
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Loved staying 2 nights here! Friendly, very comfortable, quirky hotel/apartment! Staying on the island was beautiful. Great restaurants, beautiful sunsets and a feeling of serenity! Watched the fog roll in through the headlands and sit over the harbour - magic! Husband went mountain biking with a guide into the forests! Hotel made arrangements and he was collected from the front... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We only stayed 1 night in the 2 bed apartment but wished we could have stayed longer to make use of all the facilities. Hotel has a fantastic location overlooking the lagoon with a small plunge pool for communal use and onsite spa as well as the most friendly staff you could wish for in a hotel. The design of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

what a fantastic place to stay...we were in one of their apartments overlooking the lagoon and it was gorgeous...we were there 2 nights and I could have easily stayed there for a week!!The satff were so helpful and friendly...this is the place to stay when going to Kysna...there is no restaurant on the premises...but this does not matter as there... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We stayed for 5 nights and had a wonderful experience in this place with so much history and an interesting conversion from being the boatshed on the island, A wonderful book in the honesty bar area is worth a read as you sit in a spectacular setting This hotel is only staffed from 7am to 7pm but the perception is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed at The Lofts Hotel this weekend and it was great! Stunning setting, great service and lovely rooms. we will definately be back! The hotel is within walking distance from good coffee shops, restaurants and shops. It is also within walking distance from the Knysna Waterfront.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Regarding the view, it does not get better than that! You can even take a steamy bath whilst watching the lagoon and not be seen, how awesone? The bed quality was amazing (after a previous night in a horrible place), the room totally dark, just what we were looking for. The staff were very friendly, well trained and very helpful.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Poorly managed - we did not expect to be hustled to buy a "Persian carpet" on arrival. Room was sparse, the "bath/shower" downright dangerous and half of the "lagoon view" comprised the people next door. We were above reception, next to the stairs and therefore on a noisy location in spite of having asked for a quiet one. The furnishings... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Good upmarket location & friendly staff. Pity our room was facing houses & not the lagoon. Room comfortable with few small issues: lounge carpet badly stained, small bath & tiny toilet seat, bathroom floor had hairs on it & dirty towel left hanging on back of door (rectified quickly by reception), nice toiletries, no bath robe in this room, TV... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We booked a 'Luxury two bedroom self catering suite' for 2 nights in November 2012 as our between stop for our honeymoon. Good points: Great location Very clean and quality furnishings Our negative points: There was no washing machine just kitchen / cooking appliances. We were sold a 2 bedroom suite - it was located at the end of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

More of an short term appartment rental place than a hotel as no 24 hr staff nor food, however, a beautiful place, large apartment rooms great for self catering. A superbe little coffee shop around the corner, Ile de Pain. Beautiful views and sunsets over the small plunge pool. Great area for cycling, rowing (the hotel has a kayak). Perfect... More

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Also Known As:
Lofts Hotel Knysna
Address: Unit 2A, The Boatshed | Long Street, Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna 6570, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Knysna
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in Knysna
#4 Business Hotels in Knysna
#11 Romantic Hotels in Knysna
Price range (per night): S$129 - 220
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Lofts Boutique Hotel at the water’s edge, situated on Thesen Islands, Knysna. The Lofts Boutique Hotel hosts amazing luxury loft rooms, luxury lagoon suites and luxury two-bedroom suites on the first and second floors is housed within an old Boatshed. The Lofts Boutique Hotel enjoys the tranquility of an island, the magnificent views of the surrounding green hills and the power of nature expressed by the changing moods of the lagoon. ... more   less 
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