The Island Cafe
74/100 (797 ratings)
"We arrived a bit late, slightly dishevelled but were greeted by the friendliest evening manager who provided us with a glass of port and brandy..."
Stan Bradbury
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"Stayed a night at this stunning hotel last week and cannot fault it. Awesome concept of building the hotel around the turbines of a disused power..."
Andrew Howard
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"An unusual but splendid hotel which I would recommend anyone to visit. I had a full choir sing happy birthday at breakfast which really made my day...."
Rob Mollan
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"Thank you to Leonie for the most wonderful massage and stunning nails yesterday, which my NOW FIANCE, Rudi Weideman booked �� Would most..."
Shanel Weideman
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"Beautiful setting , brilliant concept, stunning views, great food, gorgeous decor and amazing staff. A favorite .......... awesome Spa..."
Lisa Barnett Mcinnes
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"I just loved this hotel. They take customer excellence to another level. . The staff are exceptional and are excited when they see that they have..."
Liz Broadley
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"Awesome place. Loved it, would recommend it to anyone who visits..."
P.j. van der Merwe
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"Apart from the friendly staff and the beautiful decorations around the groundbreaking incorporation of the power station into the Hotel. Not to..."
Thabiso Monkoe
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"Rise and Dine breakfast with Fine and Country colleagues. Great service and..."
Debra Haskin Matthee
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"After being on the road for two weeks on the back oh a motorcycle to stop and have such luxury and flawless service was just what we needed...."
Sandy Starbuck
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"It was super amazing the staff and the therapist definitely some of the best!!!
Im a salon owner myself and have to say very professional and so nice..."
Donna Olivier
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"With its unique design and decor and stunning setting, the Turbine has become an iconic Knysna hotel. Great service from an inspired team adds to the..."
Jeannine Orzechowski
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"This is very interesting and fascinating place to eat.
Outstanding service, and very tasty, well prepared food. For a hotel of its star rating,..."
Phil Cooper
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"Situated on Thesen Island and therefore a little out of the way of the busier, more touristic Knysna Waterfront, the Turbine Hotel is in an excellent..."
Neels Van Rooyen
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"We stayed 2 nites as part of a group from Canada. Warm welcome and great food and service. A really fun place as it is not typical hotel. Innovative..."
Donna May
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"A wonderful Christmas menu, elegant food and such a beautiful setting! I was so thrilled at the beautiful presentation and the stunning..."
Brenda Caplen
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"Top recommendation for breakfast in the area! The staff are exceptionally well trained and the food never disappoints in the breakfast department...."
Danielle Van Der Vaart
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"We stayed in this hotel, an old power station which had been restored with lots of old machinery still there. Looks beautiful. Dinner was great,..."
Paul.vermeij
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"Our visit to The Island Cafe was a pleasant surprise! Stunning, interesting venue. Build around the old Power station on Thesen Island. A..."
Marentia Van Kasterop
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"Interesting location inside the old Knysna and Plettenberg bay power station. The service was only average, but the food was well prepared and..."
Dirk Roets
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"Stopped in for some lunch.
Very good chicken wrap 🌯 one of the best wraps 🌯 I had .
Coffee ☕ also very nice and strong.
The staff were all..."
James Ross
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"This was one of the most fun lunch experiences in Knysna. The decor and how everything is incorporated is just amazing. Food is also very delicious..."
Nastasja Roberts
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"Excellent food in a magical environment! The restaurant is set inside the old turbine room, with numerous tables placed in between the turbines and..."
Frandrich Kraamwinkel
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"The best place for breakfast. Service is quick and friendly. Plenty of seating area. You are in and out quick to enjoy rest of day. The meals are..."
Ted Eliakis
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"Lemon meringue and Carrot cake is very..."
AKH
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"What a beautifully upcycled building and most exquisite decor. Tasty food and gluten free option available. Friendly staff and a beautiful view of..."
Kclee J
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"Beautiful place. Pet friendly. Absolute awesome ambiance, delightful and great selection of food and super service. What a..."
Hugo Potgieter
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"A cafe in the Turbine Hotel on Tvesen Island. Hotel build around an old turbine. Chic decor incorporating the original turbine machinery. Fantastic..."
victoria newton-king
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"Such a beautiful place! The cafe is lovely. You can sit down inside or outside overlooking the Thesen islands canals. Warm and welcoming atmosphere...."
Anastasia Freeman
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"Amazing decor and our meal was very good. Will definitely return to enjoy the beautiful outside setting and try more on the menu. The service was..."
karen abrams
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"Love this place! I only went to the cafe but need to stay at the hotel next time! Great staff and great..."
Kelly Kolesky
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"Friendly and helpful staff going that extra mile and the manager went out of her way to ensure I got service. Food was divine and the location is..."
Mayibongwe Lunga
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"Excellent experience. Food was first class, while surrounding was styleful and different from the run-of-the-mill. Would love to go there..."
Iwalda Bezuidenhout
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"Relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy coffee/tea/drinks and a bite to..."
Carol Millward
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"Had a lovely dinner here and really convenient if you stay at the..."
Tyrone
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