Title: Visit Thesen Island: Best of Thesen Island, Knysna Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Thesen Island](https://expedia.ca/Thesen-Island-Hotels.d553248635974586992.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Knysna](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Knysna.d601501.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Knysna](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Knysna.d601501.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Thesen Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Thesen-Island.d553248635974586992.Car-Rental-Guide)[Thesen Island Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Thesen-Island.d553248635974586992.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Thesen Island ## Knysna ## Visit Thesen Island Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Knysna travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Knysna.dx601501) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sunset at the waterfront in Knysna. The waterfront area is one of the best places to eat in Knysna, and our two favorite restaurants are Caffe Mario (Italian) and 34 South](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601501/6844854c-faa7-4021-929f-f4a9d1dad5e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Waterfront 4.5/5(7 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your stay in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Waterfront-Knysna.d553248621563222958.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna showing general coastal views, mountains and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532481279/672e17c4-c615-46e7-8747-229594ead6ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Lagoon 4.5/5(2 reviews) Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Lagoon-Knysna.d553248621532481279.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090895/7d880cda-efbc-4878-8828-39e9638d19d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Quays 4.5/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Quays-Knysna.d6090895.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna which includes landscape views, rocky coastline and mist or fog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626458709847/c7800255-da1e-44c4-bf1c-d5db4cd0e074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Head View Point 5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Head-View-Point-Knysna.d553248626458709847.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635971342297/93ea4557-024f-4b82-b037-150e2179ab51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Buffalo-Bay-Beach-Knysna.d553248635971342297.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great 9km beach walk to buffalo bay and back ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601501/c09606f2-7c2f-4664-b98a-32a41832bf57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brenton Beach 5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Brenton-Beach-Knysna.d553248621532481294.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 7 for Activity Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4586549/1687d372-6514-4be9-a949-6b3ec1c1fabf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise CA $43 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details) ![Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4569953/e731817d-56e3-42bd-8fb9-3788bb14227b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure CA $51 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details) ![Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238332/7b2ad80a-87d9-4bf1-b259-1a464c3fc206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser CA $38 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-lounge-cruiser.a48238332.activity-details) ![Knysna Ziplines Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3633608/0fe543b2-fd29-4572-aff9-0235465a4f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Ziplines Tour CA $73 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-ziplines-tour.a3633608.activity-details) ![Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4499262/0561336a-916d-4d59-b415-4115d861d870.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette CA $43 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-boat-cruise-aboard-coquette.a4499262.activity-details) ![Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180061/602c1652-0461-4f5e-b289-16d538aa7580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Heads Lagoon Cruise - 1 Hour CA $51 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-heads-lagoon-cruise-1-hour.a48180061.activity-details) [See all activities in Knysna](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Knysna.d601501.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Thesen Island Hotel Deals ![Turbine Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4710000/4707700/4707681/2ab248aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Turbine Hotel and Spa TH 36 Sawtooth Lane Knysna Western Cape CA $336 CA $390 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews) Excellent stay ! Highly recommend! Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=4707681&PinnedHotelID=4707681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) ![The Lofts Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3004700/3004637/6ee8c5ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lofts Boutique Hotel The Boatshed, Long Street Knysna Western Cape Book a stay at this spa hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Quays are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews) Great location, lovely area and great service. Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=3004637&PinnedHotelID=3004637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=3004637&PinnedHotelID=3004637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) ![Bayview Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11070000/11068400/11068393/aded3502_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bayview Hotel Corner Main & Gibb Street Plettenberg Bay Western Cape CA $231 CA $269 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Van Plettenberg Beacon and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (90 reviews) Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff. Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=11068393&PinnedHotelID=11068393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) ![Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21300/21236/0cab7477_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape CA $145 CA $168 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (350 reviews) Staff is extremely lovely and helpful. Super fast checking. First room was a little bit noisy but the manage the transition to a new one super easily. Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=21236&PinnedHotelID=21236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) ![Knysna Hollow Country Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520300/520236/aa5ac7d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Knysna Hollow Country Estate 5 Welbedacht Lane Knysna Western Cape CA $240 CA $276 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Knysna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Friday Market and Drupkelders Hiking Trail ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews) Great stay! Go to Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=520236&PinnedHotelID=520236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) ![Sky Villa Boutique Hotel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21450000/21441000/21440957/1f9a3d5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sky Villa Boutique Hotel 27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape CA $201 CA $236 total Feb 24 - Feb 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Plettenberg Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Old Timber Shed and Van Plettenberg ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) Great facilities and excellent staff! Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=21440957&PinnedHotelID=21440957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974586992) [See all 474 properties in Thesen Island](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635974586992) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Waterfront.dx553248633981714031) ![Knysna Quays](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090895/554057f4-f2cb-4982-9b15-e5fe46414d05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Knysna Central If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Knysna-Central.dx553248635975438341) ![Beautiful view from a beautiful guest house ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601501/9751e8ad-10cb-4e4c-aa59-2ad7144adc2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paradise 5/5(1 area review) Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Paradise.dx3000665199) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Rexford.dx961057687523762176) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Belvidere 4/5(1 area review) Travelers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit. 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