5-Star Hotel

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, - South Africa
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$230
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5-Star Hotel

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

1 Old Cape Road, Knysna, - South Africa
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Top Amenities:

Free Internet AccessFree ParkingHealth ServicesSwimming PoolAirport ShuttleRestaurantFitness CenterSpaSpaHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily Friendly
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Guest Rating

9

Exceptional

Based on 674 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.4

Hotel Cleanliness

9.3

Hotel Staff

9.4

Overall Quality

9

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About

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa features a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and a restaurant with lagoon views. The rooms at the eco-friendly Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa have free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a stylish bathroom with amenities. Some rooms have panoramic views of the lagoon or forest and include a kitchen and a cozy lounge with a fireplace. With a bistro-style meanu, Lungalo Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Lunch and light meals are available at the golf club lounge. The Simola Spa features massages, face and body treatments. Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool or work out at the gym which overlooks the Knysna Heads and offers state-of-the-art equipment and personal trainers. The center of Knysna is within 10 minutes' drive and Plettenberg Bay is 24 mi away while George can be reached within 1 hour by car.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 16:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

Pets:

Pets are not allowed.

Important Info:

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 Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa 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, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. 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.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Airport Shuttle
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Spa
Spa
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Non-smoking property
Non-smoking rooms available
Outdoor pool
Pool with view
Restaurant (special diets available)
Restaurant(s)
Spa services
Spa/sauna
Swimming pool
Wheelchair accessible

Guest Rating

9

Exceptional

Based on 674 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.4

Hotel Cleanliness

9.3

Hotel Staff

9.4

Overall Quality

9

Pros +

  • Breakfast was amazing.
  • We were delighted as returning guests that Simola was as good if not better than previous visits!! We loved our six night stay. The restaurant was fabulous, great food with superb service. Had a golf lesson with Anthony which was so much fun! The staff at Simola are without doubt the greatest and most lovely bunch we have ever encountered and very much part of the reason we visit. Well done Simola, you are champions!!
  • Beautiful well appointed suite with everything that we needed. Fabulous views over the lagoon and towards The Heads. Breakfast was excellent and the staff super friendly and efficient. Would recommend to anybody to stay there

Cons -

  • Everything was honestly perfect!

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Family with Young Children (304)

Family with Teens (1)

Senior Traveler (1)

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Total (674)

10.0
4/17/2025
Breakfast was amazing.
10.0
4/16/2025
We were delighted as returning guests that Simola was as good if not better than previous visits!! We loved our six night stay. The restaurant was fabulous, great food with superb service. Had a golf lesson with Anthony which was so much fun! The staff at Simola are without doubt the greatest and most lovely bunch we have ever encountered and very much part of the reason we visit. Well done Simola, you are champions!!
Everything was honestly perfect!
10.0
4/16/2025
Beautiful well appointed suite with everything that we needed. Fabulous views over the lagoon and towards The Heads. Breakfast was excellent and the staff super friendly and efficient. Would recommend to anybody to stay there

Room Options

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Luxury One Bedroom Suite

1238 sqft • 1 King

Additional toiletAir conditioningBarbecueBath or Shower

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Executive Two-Bedroom Suite

1561 sqft • 1 King • 2 Single

Additional bathroomAdditional toiletAir conditioningBarbecue

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Location

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

1 Old Cape Road, Knysna,