Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa  

Perched on the Garden Route in Knysna, this 5-star country club & spa sits close to Simola Golf Course and the Cape Floral Region. You're minutes from Knysna Waterfront, Thesen Island and the lagoon, with George Airport the preferred arrival point. A golf hotel with family-friendly services and a spa-led vibe.

Eighty rooms blend country-club comfort with modern tech. Expect fireplaces, plasma TVs, DVD players and private balconies. Many rooms include kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves, plus complimentary wireless internet.

Full-service spa offers massages, facials and body treatments. Swim in indoor and outdoor pools or hit the Simola Golf Course. Onsite perks include a fitness center, sauna and steam bath, picnic and BBQ areas, concierge, babysitting (surcharge) and an area shuttle (surcharge). Wake up to Garden Route air near the lagoon.

A 24-hour business center and event facilities support meetings and functions. Complimentary wireless internet, a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning/laundry and free self parking keep business travel easy.

Dine at the Orchid Room Restaurant for breakfast and dinner, grab a coffee at the café, or unwind at the bar and poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available, and a buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:30 AM (fee).