Stay at Simola Conference Venue

Simola provides a range of Garden Route conference accommodation in Knysna, fabulous recreational facilities and fine dining in 5-star style.

This Garden Route conference accommodation in Knysna offers luxury en-suite rooms and 1 or 2 bedroom fully self-contained suites. All suites have Wi-Fi and scenic views of the Knysna Heads, Knysna Lagoon, golf course, woodlands and mountains.

There are 40 suites with 2 bedrooms, a living area and a fully equipped kitchen at this Garden Route conference accommodation in Knysna. Guests can enjoy the whole suite, or it can be divided into 1 Twin en-suite room, and 1 Studio Suite with en-suite bedroom (king bed), living area and kitchen.

Small groups can also choose to stay in the Simola Luxury Lodge on the estate. This private lodge has 8 en-suite bedrooms, an infinity pool, various decks and barbeque facilities. Lodge guests have access to all the hotel and estate amenities.

Simola conference delegates can enjoy excellent facilities and dining. The Orchid Room restaurant serves a wide variety of seasonal dishes and there is a wraparound Sushi Bar for authentic Japanese cuisine. Distinctive wines have been selected for the award-winning wine list and superb whiskies and cognacs are served in the cigar bar.

Knysna is an extremely scenic holiday destination and a popular part of the Garden Route. Visitors will find many attractions and activities around the lagoon which leads to the sea through the famous Knysna Heads. Simola stands above the town in amongst the mountain woodlands and guests are a few minutes from all Knysna amenities.

Room Configurations

There are 40 suites, each with 2 bedrooms and an open-plan living area. These suites can be booked in the following ways:

Twin en-suite room

This has 2 single beds and en-suite shower, basin, toilet.

Studio Suite with open-plan living area

The Studio contains the open-plan living area and kitchen (see details below) and the main bedroom with a king bed, en-suite bath, shower and double vanity basins, separate toilet and bidet.

2 Bedroom Suite with open-plan living area

  • En-suite bedroom with twin beds
  • Main bedroom with en-suite and king bed
  • Open-plan living area
  • Interactive TV, LCD Screen, DVD player with 5.1 surround sound
  • Wireless connectivity and Data and Internet ports
  • Air-conditioning, under floor heating, heated towel rails
  • Kitchen (flat top hob / oven, microwave, under-counter fridge, freezer)
  • Dining table for 6 people
  • Lounge with gas fire place and patio with a gas barbeque

Hotel Facilities and Services

  • Business Centre
  • Hair Salon
  • Jewellery Shop
  • Cigar Bar
  • A la Carte Restaurant and Sushi Bar
  • 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
  • Golf Club - pro shop, members’ lounge and opulent changing rooms
  • Simola Spa and Gym, heated indoor pool
  • Outside pool and bar, children’s splash pool
  • Outdoor activities
  • 24 hour in-room-dining service
  • Free hot beverages, mineral water and snacks
  • Mini bar in studio suites only
  • Pantry shopping service to studio suites only
  • Turndown and valet service
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