Thesen Island
Knysna
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Popular places to visit
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Knysna Quays
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.
Buffalo Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.
Thesen Island Hotel Deals
Turbine Hotel and Spa
Excellent stay ! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Great location and really nice place to stay. Beautiful room and balcony. Took advantage of the bikes available to explore the local area.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Bayview Hotel
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Sky Villa Boutique Hotel
Very friendly, helpful staff. Great amenities, loved the gym and pool area. The room was clean and comfortable but lacked a little extra storage and seating. Would happily stay at Sky Villa again.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Great friendly check in, pool area was lovely, apart from both lifts being out of order cannot fault this property and would recommend
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Thesen Island
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Knysna Central
If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Rexford
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rexford and surrounding area, you can visit Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle.
Belvidere
Travelers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
