The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa

A boutique hotel in a converted power station on Knysnaâ€™s Thesen Islands, with original industrial details, individually styled accommodation and a spa.

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LGBTQ+ national tourism contextSelected independently for its location, character and travel features. South African Tourism publishes dedicated LGBTQ+ travel guidance and discusses differences between destinations. This is national context, not hotel certification, a local safety assessment or evidence of this propertyâ€™s individual inclusion policy. View evidence

WHY IT IS IN THE SHORTLIST

A considered base for exploring Knysna

Converted power station with original machinery
Thesen Islands setting

NeighbourhoodThesen Islands

CategoryHotel

Information checked4 Oct 2026

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DESTINATION CONTEXT

Knysna provides the context

The GLD City Score belongs to Knysna, not to this hotel. It describes the broader local travel context and does not certify an individual property.

GLD City Score71/100

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TRANSPARENCY

How this page was prepared

Gaylidays shortlisted this hotel independently using public information about its location, character and useful travel features. LGBTQ+ welcome is treated as a separate evidence field and is never inferred from location alone. This is not a paid placement, a booking endorsement, a safety guarantee or a certification.

Information was checked on 4 Oct 2026. Hotel services, policies and third-party ratings can change; confirm important details directly before booking.

Photo: official hotel website. Information sources: official hotel website · source 2