Thesen Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Knysna Waterfront
You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Knysna Quays
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.
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.
Eastern Head View Point
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.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Activities
Knysna Lagoon: Boat Cruise with Oyster & White Wine Tasting
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Our pick of the best Thesen Island Hotel Deals
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Great location, lovely area and great service.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Turbine Hotel and Spa
Special place
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Great hotel in a great location, right by the water and a short walking distance to all the restaurants at the marina. Parking right at the hotel as well. Rooms are lovely, staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good - will be staying here again next time we are in ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Plettenberg Hotel
Faultless stay - amazing service from all the staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Beautiful property with well-kept gardens and surroundings. The room was very spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. The only negative I can mention is the air conditioning, which was quite loud, and the extra sofa bed, which made so much noise that we sometimes woke up even from a deep sleep. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Formosa Bay
Very clean with nice pool and adjoining restaurant.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thesen Island
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
