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4.7 out of 5

Nicki Edwards

The ease of the place and the excellent restaurant Sirocco.

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Thesen Islands Reviews

Nicki Edwards
20 April 2022

The ease of the place and the excellent restaurant Sirocco.

Superb. 5 out of 5
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Yvette Noble
24 March 2022

A bit disappointed that only 2 restaurants open on the island on a public holiday.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Ester Taitz
28 January 2022

Beautiful place, as backpackers it was useful as it's also safe so was easy to repack the car safely and leave the car with our things inside also.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Wimpie Jansen van Rensburg
16 November 2021

Clean beautiful interior. On the water. Canoeing from your own private jetty is awesome. Close to everything you need yet quiet and peaceful.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Skye Abrahams
09 June 2021

Everything!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Jackie Steele
15 August 2018

The privacy and safe environment you could explore the island.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Chane Hendricks
13 August 2018

Thesen Island was beautiful and a great place to stay at including all the activities that it provides.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

More info about Thesen Islands

The Thesen Islands are in the seaside town of Knysna in the Western Cape and have several residential marina developments. The land was originally occupied by a timber factory, relocated to protect the sensitive ecosystems around the islands. A strict building code was enforced on developers to retain the natural beauty of the islands. The result is a magnificent neighbourhood of homes positioned over the lagoon, all with patios and private jetties, and accessed by arched bridges crisscrossing the islands.

The Thesen Islands are part of the Garden Route, one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations. The natural riches along this stretch of the southern coast is often likened to Eden.

The Islands were named after a Norwegian settler Thesen who arrived in 1869 and built a timber processing and shipbuilding empire. They are included in the 15000ha Knysna National Lake Conservation Area.

Experience a romantic island-style holiday in one of the marina’s magnificent homes along... Show more

About Apartments

For guests who are self-sufficient and would much prefer their own space and privacy, there are apartments. These are designed to ensure guests feel right at home and have a proper living space to enjoy on their holiday. Apartments are self-catering and come with a fully equipped kitchen, living room and at least one en suite bathroom. More often than not, guests will enjoy spectacular views of their surrounds, and find that they are close to shops and transport. Apartments are ideally suited for families or small groups of friends. Apartments come in all shapes and sizes and prices to suit your preference or budget. You can find the apartment tailored to your needs.