For anyone cruising down the N2 with the windows cracked and a weekend escape on the mind, Turbine Hotel & Spa makes a compelling reason to slow the pace and pull in.
Set in the heart of Knysna, this iconic destination blends industrial charm with laid-back luxury — and right now, it’s serving up a lineup of food and drink specials that feel tailor-made for a Garden Route getaway.
At Island Café, mornings ease into afternoons with relaxed breakfasts and casual lunches that are perfect fuel after a long drive.
- Tuesday lunch brings a comforting home-smoked chicken wrap with chips, while Sundays are all about a generous sirloin served simply with salad or chips — unfussy, satisfying and ideal for travellers who’ve earned a proper sit-down meal.
- As the sun dips and the Knysna Lagoon starts to glow, The Gastro Pub steps into the spotlight. Wednesday fish and chips deliver a classic done right, Thursdays showcase an oven-roast ostrich fillet for something distinctly local, and Saturdays turn indulgent with big, bold cheese burgers served with fries. It’s hearty, crowd-pleasing fare designed for sharing stories from the road.
- Then there’s the kind of reward every road-tripper appreciates: Happy Hour. Friday evenings from 17:00 to 19:00 see drinks at half price (cocktails excluded), making it the perfect pause between check-in and dinner plans. No rushing, no fuss — just clinking glasses and that unmistakable holiday feeling settling in.
Whether visitors are passing through Knysna for one night or settling in for a longer Garden Route stay, the variety across the week makes it easy to plan meals without ever leaving the property.
For Cape Town locals heading east, Garden Route adventures often revolve around scenic drives, spontaneous stops and good food along the way — and Turbine Hotel & Spa fits seamlessly into that rhythm. It’s the kind of place where travellers arrive for a meal and leave already planning their next visit.
- 044 050 3500
- book@turbinehotel.co.za
