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TONQUANI LODGE AND SPA, KNYSNA
Bed & Breakfast 
Located in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/tonquani/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Chereze
 
Tonquani Lodge and Spa
1 Cherry Lane
Welbedacht
Knysna
Western Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
Knysna's multi award winning lodge offers luxurious individually decorated log chalets and family suites with every conceivable comfort including mini bars, complimentary port and chocolates, tea, coffee and biscuits, TV's, hairdryers, heaters and fans. Nine units have jacuzzis, fireplaces and the executive chalet has a private spa for the ultimate in pampering. All units have private patios, air-conditioners and braai (barbecue) facilities and are serviced daily. For our guests' convenience we offer an affordable on-site laundry service.

Sun loungers invite you to enjoy the welcoming coolness of the main swimming pool which is set in tranquil gardens. Three units have private splash pools and there is secure on-site undercover parking. Play a game of croquet on the manicured lawns or laze beside the swimming pool. The Spa has been designed to ensure total relaxation and privacy and clients enjoy the exclusive use of the spa facilities during their treatment. There are all kinds of treatments and therapies to relax, replenish and invigorate. Guests can look forward to enjoying a full and varied breakfast with freshly baked scones, muffins and pancakes. On request all meals can be served in your unit. A light lunch menu is offered and complimentary tea and cake is served every afternoon.

South Africa has been listed amongst the top ten most desirable destinations in the world with the Garden Route as one of the top three. In a countrywide poll, Knysna was twice voted "Most popular town in South Africa". This quaint town in the heart of the Garden Route has been built around the Knysna lagoon and projects a village atmosphere with its art and craft shops and a beautiful waterfront. Tonquani Lodge and Spa is situated just 1.3km from Knysna town and 700 meters from the Knysna Lagoon. There are more than eight golf courses, all easily accessible from Knysna.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • Wooden log cabins
  • Spacious family suites
  • Air-conditioning
  • Heaters and fans
  • Satellite TV (DSTV)
  • Hairdryers
  • Mini bars
  • Kitchenettes
  • Complimentary port, chocolates
  • Tea / coffee making facilities
  • Delicious breakfasts
  • Fireplaces
  • Private patios
  • Private splash pools (some rooms)
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Braai (barbecue) facilities
  • Well manicured gardens
  • Beauty spa
  • Safe, secure parking
  • Nearby beautiful sandy beaches
  • Nearby popular lagoon
  • Nearby restaurants and craft shops
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 5 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
  • AA Travel
  • NAA (National Accommodation Association)
  • Portfolio Collection
  • Member of the Hall of Fame TGCSA (2003 - 2006)
    AA Travel - rated as "Superior Accommodation"
    GARTOUR accredited
    Winner of the prestigious National Accommodation Awards in 2000, 2001 and 2002
 
 
RATES:
 
Provencal Suite No. 1

Luxurious duplex unit comprising upstairs air-conditioned bedroom with X-length King bed. Downstairs covered sundeck with barbeque and patio furniture leading into lounge with TV, DVD, fireplace, mini bar, tea, coffee & biscuits. Full bathroom with Victorian Bath, TV, shower, bathrobes and separate toilet.

R995 per person per night (including breakfast)

Provencal Suite No. 2

Covered sundeck with patio furniture and barbeque. Lounge with fireplace, TV, DVD, hi-fi, air-conditioner, mini-bar, tea, coffee & biscuits. Bedroom with King bed (twin option) leading into dressing room and full bathroom with free-standing bath, TV, bathrobes, shower and separate toilet.

R995 per person per night (including breakfast)

Junior Pool Facing Suite No. 4

(King or twin option) Lounge with television, DVD, hi-fi, air-conditioner, fireplace, mini-bar & breakfast nook; Full bathroom with Jacuzzi bath & separate shower. Bedroom with twin beds (king option); Dressing room with bathrobes; Kitchen with microwave, fridge, mini bar, tea, coffee & biscuits, etc; Sundeck with patio furniture and private barbecue.

R895 per person per night (including breakfast)

Junior Pool Facing Suite No. 5

Lounge with television, DVD, hi-fi, air-conditioner, fireplace, mini-bar & breakfast nook; Full bathroom with Jacuzzi bath & separate shower. Bedroom with twin beds (king option) ; Dressing room with bathrobes; Kitchen with microwave, fridge, mini bar, tea, coffee & biscuits, etc; Sundeck with patio furniture and private barbecue.

R895 per person per night (including breakfast)

Junior Forest View Suite No. 6

Lounge with fireplace, television, DVD, hi-fi, mini-bar, complimentary port & chocolates. Kitchen with microwave, fridge, tea, coffee & biscuits, etc; Bedroom with Queen bed & air-conditioning leading into dressing room with bathrobes; Full bathroom with slipper bath & large shower. Sundeck with patio furniture and private barbecue area.

R895 per person per night (including breakfast)

Family Forest View Chalet No. 7 & 8

Adjoining log chalets with inter-leading patio. Each chalet comprises double bed, couch, aircon, television, complimentary port & chocolates; kitchenette with microwave, mini-bar, tea, coffee & biscuits, etc, Bathroom with shower over bath and bathrobes. Sundeck with patio furniture, paved boma and barbecue area.

R495 per person per night (including breakfast)

Superior Chalet No. 9 & 10

Two bedrooms (main bedroom has a Queen bed, second bedroom has a double bed and twin bed) Private garden with splash pool & pool loungers, weber barbecue, covered patio with patio furniture. Large upstairs patio with recliners. interior comprising lounge with television, DVD, hi-fi, mini-bar, fireplace & airconditioner, Kitchen with breakfast nook, Two bedrooms (queen & twin or king), each with en-suite bathroom and dressing room with bath robes.

R1195 per person per night (including breakfast) for 2 people sharing - Twin or King bed option
R895 per person per night (including breakfast) for 4 people sharing

Children under 12 years: R499 (including breakfast)

Luxury Suite No. 11

Your private tree-top hideaway . Garden with splash pool & pool loungers, weber barbecue, patio with patio furniture. Lounge with television, DVD, mini-bar, hi-fi, fireplace & airconditioner. Dining room & kitchen. Bedroom with X-length King four-poster hand carved bed & embossed white percale cotton linen. Luxurious en-suite bathroom with slipper bath & indoor/outdoor shower. Walk-in dressing room with bathrobes. Private spa area with Jacuzzi.

R1395 per person per night (including breakfast)

Garden Villa No. 12

Luxury one-bedroom chalet comprising private enclosed garden with sun beds, patio furniture and barbecue. The lounge has TV, DVD, hi-fi & aircon, there is a small self-catering kitchen with microwave, stocked mini-bar fridge, tea, coffee etc. The luxurious bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath and separate shower leading into a dressing room and bedroom with king 4-poster bed.

R895 per person per night (including breakfast)

General Information

Check in time 14h00 - 19h00
Check out 10h30

50% deposit is required to secure your reservation.

Deposits are payable within 5 days and are non-refundable.
The balance of accommodation is payable on arrival.

Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Credit Cards, Deposit / Internet Transfers

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Knysna

Drive through the town towards Cape Town past the last set of traffic lights. Drive for approximately 1.2km with the lagoon on either side of the road. You will see an African Craft Market on your left hand side, just past this market there will be a road that turns right called Welbedacht Lane. Turn into this road and drive for approximately 500m where you will find a road that turns left called Cherry Lane. Turn into this road and you will find Tonquani on your left hand side.

From Cape Town

Travel along the N2, as soon as you see the road sign that welcomes you to Knysna, continue along the N2 over a "white" bridge for approximately 3km. You will see a road sign board for Welbedacht Lane. Turn left into this road and drive for approximately 500m where you will find a road that turns left called Cherry Lane. Turn into this road and you will find Tonquani on your left hand side.

From Oudtshoorn

Take the N12 to George. Continue along the N12 through George which connects to the N2, take this road. Travel along the N2, as soon as you see the road sign that welcomes you to Knysna, continue along the N2 over a "white" bridge for approximately 3km. You will see a road sign board for Welbedacht Lane. Turn left into this road and drive for approximately 500m where you will find a road that turns left called Cherry Lane. Turn into this road and you will find Tonquani on your left hand side.
 
 
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