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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

The Lofts Boutique Hotel

The Boatshed, Long Street, Thesen Island, Knysna, za

The Lofts Boutique Hotel - main view

About the Property

Luxurious Escape on Knysna Estuary

Unparalleled Location: Nestled on Thesen Island, The Lofts Boutique Hotel offers an array of shopping, dining, and adventure options at your doorstep.

Elegant Accommodations: Indulge in beautifully appointed rooms & apartments, some with breathtaking views of Knysna Lagoon or private balconies for a serene retreat.

Culinary Delights: Enjoy dining at our top-notch restaurants, including Nest Food Bar and the renowned Ile de Pain café. Plus, savor the best sunsets in town at our 'Sunset Sessions' with live music.

Immerse yourself in luxury and charm at The Lofts Boutique Hotel. Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and hospitality.

Facilities & Amenities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note that only children over the age of 2 can be accommodated at the hotel.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. 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Standard Double Room

These units has sliding doors opening onto a spacious balcony with 2 sun loungers. The Loft Rooms are each equipped with a large bedroom with an private bathroom. Ample hanging and packing space is provided, while extra length twin beds can also be made up as a king-size bed.

29 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryer

Standard Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$275.1

$220.08

Includes taxes & fees

Standard Double Room

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$328.24

$262.59

Includes taxes & fees
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King Room with Lake View

These suites are individually decorated and offer lagoon views. Most of these units have an open-plan bathroom. The room provides hanging and packing space and a king-size bed.

38 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningHair dryer

King Room with Lake View

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$550.04

$440.03

Includes taxes & fees

King Room with Lake View

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$617.08

$493.66

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional585 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.0
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage9.5
Overall Experience9.5

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KatherinegbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 20, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The food and drinks were lovely and all staff were very attentive. We made good use of the free cycle hire and found this to be a nice touch. The bed was slightly hard for our liking however we have found this across all the places we have stayed in south africa.

We booked a lagoon view suite and our room was lovely with a great view of the lagoon however it was made clear that for the same price/same room we could have chosen to request the room with a deck/sunbathing area. This would have been greatly appreciated as the deck for guest use is very small.

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OliverzaZA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 18, 2025

"Beautiful space, great restaurant on site, and pleasant staff."

9.0

Accessible and great spot with good view of the lagoon

Rather replace bathtub with showers since there’s shortage of water - and showers are generally safe bet.

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RobinzaZA
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 17, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Everything

Small fridges in self catering units

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sandam684
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 4, 2025

"We will be back!"

10.0

service was amazing, our room was perfect, nice and quiet at night. Staff was also friendly and welcoming, cheers to the young man Iviwe there at the front desk.

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TinachCH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 3, 2025

"Good"

6.0

Ille de Pain und Nest

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Cesare DaniaitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 3, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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CarlgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 28, 2025

"We loved our stay at The Lofts, and would definitely come back!"

10.0

Location and the staff made our stay perfect. We stayed a few nights as part of our honeymoon, and there was a bottle of wine waiting on ice when we checked in. The rooms were a great size and the restaurants were lovely. That sunset from Nest will always be a core memory!

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ManuelachCH
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 26, 2025

"Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft an der Lagune"

10.0

Genialer Ort direkt an der Lagune. Spannendes Gebäude mit sehr spezieller Inneneinrichtung. Frühstück (Avo-Toast) mit genialer Aussicht sehr empfehlenswert. Ile de pain ist eine Wucht ; nach diesem Frühstück hat man gegessen ;-) Top

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JuliabrBR
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 25, 2025

"O melhor hotel da região para quem está viajando em família!"

10.0

A localização do hotel é excelente, os quartos são incríveis, do tamanho de um apartamento, muito bem decorados, limpos e confortáveis. É perfeito para quem está viajando em família! Além disso, o café da manhã na padaria do hotel é maravilhoso e vale super a pena! Os funcionários foram muito simpáticos e solícitos durante toda a nossa estadia.

Nada! A nossa estadia foi perfeita.

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JoostzaZA
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 20, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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