Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

Located in the hills above Knysna, the 5-star Simola Hotel Country Club & Spa boasts 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 cosy 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 centre of Knysna is within 10 minutes' drive and Plettenberg Bay is 39 km away while George can be reached within 1 hour by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Knysna
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Teresa
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was glorious The apartment was very comfortable with a huge balcony/patio
  • Hoosain
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast good, excellent view, huge room, close to knysna activities, facilities well maintained, great pools, great room service, friendly staff
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was great and the rooms were nice and spacious. The staff were so friendly and helpful, we loved our stay

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Club Lounge and Bar
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Seafood • Local • South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Lungalo Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa

House rules

Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Cash Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please ensure that you declare the total number of Adults and Children travelling in your party when making your booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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.

FAQs about Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

  • Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa has 2 restaurants:

    • Lungalo Restaurant
    • Club Lounge and Bar

  • Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa is 2.7 miles from the centre of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa include:

    • Suite

  • Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Beauty Services
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Waxing services
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Make up services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness