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Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

★★★★★ 1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, ZA

8.9 guest rating· 818 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodations

Experience 5-star luxury at the eco-friendly Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lagoon or forest from your room, equipped with modern amenities and stylish decor. Some rooms even feature a kitchen and a cozy fireplace for a truly indulgent stay.

Gourmet Dining

Indulge in a culinary delight at Lungalo Restaurant, offering a bistro-style menu with picturesque lagoon views. Start your day with a delicious breakfast and end with a sumptuous dinner. For a more casual setting, the golf club lounge serves lunch and light meals for your convenience.

Relaxation and Wellness

Unwind at the Simola Spa with a variety of massages and body treatments. Take a dip in the heated indoor pool or stay active at the gym overlooking Knysna Heads. With top-notch facilities and personal trainers, your well-being is our priority.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa!

Rooms & rates

Executive Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 4 · 145 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom

Luxury One Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 2 · 115 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Sauna
  • Hot spring bath
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
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  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, ZA

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.9818 reviews

+ Spacious rooms+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful views+ Great amenitiesCleanliness issuesSlow service at breakfastPool accessibility
Cleanliness7.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality9.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8

امن وممتاز واطلالة ممتازة ولكن قديم ولا اكرر الزيارة الا في حال التجديد

5.0

المكان امن والاطلالات جميلة

قديم ولابد من التجديد

FAHAD · SA · 2026-07-23

Enjoyed the stay. Will visit again.

9.0

Exceptional staff service and excellent breakfast. Spa services and the gym are a standout feature. They managed to procure a second room for us at short notice.

Blind in the bathroom missing slats which is not ideal when you are right by the walkway. Pillows need replacing. The inner rooms are just not the same without the outer room views. Second room smelled of damp.

StephenvdW · ZA · 2026-07-21

Guest review

9.0

الموقع جميل جدا في وسط الطبيعة والغرفة مساحتها واسعه جدا

كان ماعندهم إلا ماء في ليمون لو طلبت ماء عادي ماهو مجاناً وايضاً عندك قهوة واحدة لو. طلبت قهوة ثانيه بفلوس

Abdullah · SA · 2026-07-21

Guest review

7.0

Apartamento amplo é bom café da manhã

Serviço do restaurante muito lento e problema recorrente com as chaves da unidade

Eduardo · BR · 2026-07-17

Great staff, Great Breakfast, Open to addressing mistakes and a generally very warm vibe!

9.0

An edit to my review of April of 2026: Love it when institutions take reviews that are not so positive as an opportunity to do better. It's July 2026 and I am once again a happy SImola Client! Again I must mention the kitchen- room service is extraordinary! The meals are a solid 10/10! Upon my previous review, they reached out and they made it better! We visited again this July and every single flag I had raised was addressed. A big thank you to Roxanne and Team for going above and beyond- we had a really excellent time- This is the Simola we know!!! The little 'Welcome back to the family' note was a lovely touch! The star of Simola are the staff- particularly the manager/front desk/ reception and the kitchen staff As returning customers it was amazing that they remembered us almost exactly two years to the date. Breakfast at Simola is always a treat and the general ambience and safety is definitely up there

July 2026 updated review - Stayed at unit 7B- cleaning staff did a good job, Views are gorgeous! Thank you! Pains me to see how in the last two years things have deteriorated. Two years ago I gave a 10/10 for everything. Now I can’t even give a 5/10 for cleanliness . Did Simola change their cleaning staff? The cleaning is PISS poor!

OLUWAFUNMILOLA · ZA · 2026-07-12

Good to know

Please note that children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the sauna, indoor pool and fitness center.

Please ensure that you declare the total number of Adults and Children traveling in your party when making your booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Parking

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

Internet

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

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.