Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa

You stay at Simola Hotel on a golf estate seven kilometers from Knysna town, with views over the lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains. The property has forty suites, some with kitchens and private patios with gas barbecues. The spa includes a heated indoor pool looking toward the Knysna Heads, and the gym faces the same view.

The golf course is part of the estate, and the clubhouse serves meals with views of the fairways. The River Club has decks and braai areas by the Knysna River, with space for canoes and paddle boats. The hotel is a base for exploring the Garden Route's forests and beaches, or for staying put with golf and spa days.

Knysna town is a short drive away, with its waterfront and estuary. The hotel can arrange activities from ziplining to wildlife encounters along the coast. The suites have underfloor heating and air conditioning, with some configured for families.

The road from Cape Town passes through Knysna's center before turning onto Old Cape Road toward the estate.