This hotel in Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa, has a superb vantage point above the popular town which offers all modern amenities, cultural sophistication and relaxed outdoor living.
Simola Hotel & Country Club stands on a 325 hectare golf estate where the manicured fairways blend seamlessly with the lush landscapes surrounding Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa. Indigenous forests and fynbos (wild shrubs) grow on the hills leading down to the magnificent estuary.
Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa lies between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean. This area can be reached in four hours by car from either Cape Town or Port Elizabeth and the closest airport is in George which is one hour’s drive away.
When leaving Knysna on the Main Street (N2), turn right into Old Cape Road (around 200 metres / yards from the Waterfront Drive traffic lights).
Drive towards Knysna, over the white bridge, and the length of the Lagoon road. Turn left into Old Cape Road after the Welbedacht turn-off.
Follow Old Cape Road away from the Lagoon for approximately 3.5km (2 miles). At the traffic circle bear right (opposite the Eastford entrance) and follow the road up to the Simola Hotel entrance (approximately 2km / 1.2 miles from the circle).