Why Thesen Island is the Perfect Valentine’s Day Destination

In our opinion, Valentine’s Day is heaped with a lot of undue pressure. Of course, celebrating love is a beautiful thing, but it need not come with ostentatious bells and whistles!

A weekend escape, especially to Thesen Island, is a wonderful, authentic way to spend quality time with your partner, a friend or a family member away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

If you’re looking for Thesen Island accommodation for your Valentine’s Day getaway, look no further than The Turbine Hotel & Spa, where romance and attention to detail are always the order of the day – whether it’s the month of love or not!

If you do decide to treat someone special to a stay with us over Valentine’s Day, browse through the rest of this post to discover why Thesen Island is the ultimate Valentine’s Day destination for those who value wholesome activities and quality time spent together with the ones they love.

It’s Walkable

What could be more romantic than strolling along the canals of Thesen Island, hand-in-hand, with the one you love?

Walkways and bridges crisscross our island, perfect routes for leisurely strolls after breakfast or before dinner. When we walk, our minds are freed up to talk without distraction – what a luxury in this day and age.

And besides, only on foot can one truly appreciate the various architectural marvels of Thesen Island (notwithstanding our beautiful hotel) and soak up that laid-back, summer feeling the Garden Route is famous for.

Thesen Island Accommodation

Accommodation, along with food, can make or break a getaway.

Staying at The Turbine Hotel & Spa is guaranteed to infuse your Valentine’s Day escape with luxury and romance, and that’s not even mentioning the wonderful dishes you will enjoy at The Island Café, our on-site eatery, or the indulgent treatments to be had at The Turbine Spa.

Each of our unique suites is equipped with all the mod-cons you need for an uber-comfortable stay – including a coffee-making station where you can prepare a brew to enjoy with your love on your private balcony overlooking the canals.

As you may or may not know, The Turbine Hotel & Spa used to be a power station, back in Knysna’s timber exporting days. The hotel, as you experience it now, has been refurbished and the result is something quite extraordinary – a totally unique stay unlike any other you will find in Knysna.

If you and your partner are history boffs, architectural connoisseurs, lovers of luxury or passionate foodies, we guarantee our hotel will tick all the boxes for you this Valentine’s Day.

 

Dreamy Views

Beautiful views are important because they evoke emotion.

When you’re looking at a majestic sight from an elevated angle, like the canals from the loungers surrounding our pool area, or the sweep of the Knysna Lagoon from the deck of the Gastro Pub, life’s worries seem to slip away in the face of such pristine natural beauty.

These feelings of inspiration and gratitude are the perfect catalysts for a carefree breakaway over Valentine’s Day. Only when we are relaxed and content can we fully invest in the present moment, and investing in the moment is what love is all about!

Easy Access To Outdoor Activities

If you’re a couple that loves the great outdoors, Thesen Island is perfectly located to offer you convenient access to all of Knysna’s wild spaces – from land to sea!

Just across the way from your Thesen Island accommodation at The Turbine Hotel & Spa, is The Water Club. Simply walk across the road and take your pick of outdoor activities, be it hiking, biking, SUP’ing or embarking on a sunset cruise – extra points for romance on that one!

You will also find heaps of suggestions on outdoorsy things to do in the area by clicking here and browsing through some of our older blog posts.

 

Stay With Us

If you’re on the hunt for an authentic Valentine’s Day weekend, you can’t go wrong with The Turbine Hotel & Spa, Thesen Island accommodation with heart – and flair!

From our chic suites and beautiful canal views to the ease of access we provide to the wider Knysna area, this will be a special getaway destination to remember for many years to come.

If you’re keen to get on top of things before the big day, browse our suites and get in touch with our reservations team at book@turbinehotel.co.za.

Alternatively, you could head straight to our online booking platform and secure your own dates.

We look forward to welcoming you to Thesen Island for the ultimate weekend of romance this Valentine’s Day!

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