
Travel to Thesen Island
Where to stay in Thesen Island
Find the best Thesen Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Thesen Island

Waterfront
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Top hotels in Thesen Island

The Lofts Boutique Hotel
The Boatshed, Long Street Knysna Western Cape
The price is RM771 per night from 10 May to 11 May
RM771
RM887 total
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Great location, lovely area and great service.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Turbine Hotel and Spa
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane Knysna Western Cape
9.2/10 Wonderful! (183 reviews)
Special place
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Plettenberg Hotel
40 Church Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
The price is RM1,246 per night from 6 May to 7 May
RM1,246
RM1,447 total
6 May - 7 May
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Faultless stay - amazing service from all the staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

Knysna Lagoon
4.5/5(18 reviews)
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Knysna Quays
4.5/5(32 reviews)
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.

Outeniqua Transport Museum
Have fun with all the family browsing this museum’s impressive array of historic steam trains and vintage cars, along with photographs and other artifacts.
Things to do
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.





