Centrally situated, we are the islands officially endorsed guest lodge offering you a selection of Self-Catering and B&B Accommodation options on the water"s edge of Knysna"s exclusive Thesen Islands

Thesen Islands is linked by a causeway and bridge to the mainland, and is within walking distance of the scenic waterfront, yacht harbour and town centre of Knysna, one of South Africa's most picturesque and popular coastal towns.



Choose from two self-catering homes, Heron View & Spiced Breeze or our two B&B lodges, The Crow"s Nest and The Lookout. Elegant d#cor and contemporary, open-plan architecture lend a sublime and relaxing atmosphere to each unit.

An intuitively equipped kitchen and housekeeping services ensure carefree holiday living. Breakfast on the patio, large sociable dining room tables, L-shaped sofas and fireplaces are just some of the features that will make staying in as tempting as hitting the town or exploring the Garden Route.


Explore Canoe Rentals Hippo Dive Campus, Gastronomica Food Festival Foodie heaven. Check out local events and the local restaurants put on a show with specially crafted menus. Knysna Oyster Festival is an annual event and has grown from small beginnings to a major national and international festival. Preamble down to the Sunday Market at Thesen Islands Harbour Town and browse books or pick up fresh organic and homegrown produce - organic spices, baked goods, veggies and more and Rastafarian Earth Festival.

Knysna spans several precious ecosystems - namely the Tsitsikama forest, the Knysna estuary which is home to the Knysna Seahorse and wild Garden Route coast. SANParks is a good place to start if getting out into the great outdoors or scouting for Knysna elephants is your thing.