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  • Spa Specials: Why Garden Route Locals are escaping to Turbine Hotel this Winter!

    Winter in the Garden Route has its own charm. Cooler mornings, quieter streets, and the perfect excuse to slow things down a little. The Turbine Hotel in Knysna is embracing the season with its Winter Warmer spa special, running daily throughout May 2026. The special gives locals the chance to mix and match two treatments, […] More

  • A Knysna Spa Escape for Mothers at Turbine Hotel with Bubbly & Bliss

    Mother’s Day in the Garden Route deserves more than rushed flowers and a last-minute lunch booking. This year, The Turbine Hotel in Knysna is giving local families a chance to slow things down properly with a spa experience designed entirely around relaxation. Running from 6 to 11 May 2026, the Mother’s Day special at Turbine […] More

  • Mother’s with Melody at Boardwalk International Convention Centre

    For a soulful tribute to mothers, wives and sisters, don’t miss ‘Mother’s with Melody’ at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino on Sunday, 10 May from 4pm. The show promises a heartfelt tribute honouring mothers and other special women with timeless songs of love and appreciation, all delivered with powerful vocals and moving performances from talented songstresses […] More

  • Kept By Grace – Arise Tour With Lebo Sekgobela at Boardwalk International Convention Centre

    Whether you’re looking to strengthen your faith, connect with fellow believers, or simply enjoy a night of uplifting gospel music, ‘Kept By Grace – Arise’ promises to be a night to remember on Saturday, 23 May at Boardwalk International Convention Centre. Following the success of songstress Lebo Sekgobela’s 2025 gospel tour, this highly anticipated return […] More

  • Turbine Hotel turns Knysna Long Weekend into Happy Hour and Gastro Pub Specials

    For Garden Route locals, the long weekend in Knysna comes with a familiar energy. The Simola Hillclimb brings the buzz, and The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is matching it with a line-up of easy, no-fuss specials worth stepping out for. Good food, well-priced drinks, and a familiar spot to enjoy the Hillclimb atmosphere without […] More

  • Turbine Hotel hosts World Bee Day Dinner with Honey Menu at Island Café

    For Garden Route locals looking to try something a little different midweek, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is adding a fresh twist to the dining calendar. On 20 May 2026, Island Café will host a honey-inspired dinner in celebration of World Bee Day. Starting at 18:30, the evening offers a thoughtfully curated […] More

  • The Plettenberg celebrates the return of the Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival (2 May 2026)

    The Plettenberg will be celebrating the annual Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival with a special discounted accommodation rate offered around the long weekend at the beginning of May, with festivities culminating in a celebration at Kay & Monty Vineyards on Saturday, 2 May 2026. This year the Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival will be celebrating […] More

  • Kings & Queens of Soul at The Boardwalk ICC

    Kings & Queens of Soul returns with a promise to bring timeless soul classics to life at Boardwalk ICC on Saturday, 25 April 2026. This dynamic tribute celebrates the legends of soul with bold vocals, rich harmonies and exciting new arrangements and powerful performances from talented singers Fagrie Isaacs, Robin Pieters, Sasha-Lee Davids and Andrea […] More

  • One Night, Five Courses, Perfect Pairings at The Turbine Hotel

    For Garden Route locals, a standout food and wine evening doesn’t have to mean travelling far. On 23 April 2026, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa offers exactly that—an easy, well-curated night out at Island Café that feels considered without being overcomplicated. The Salt Rock Food & Wine Pairing is built for those who appreciate […] More

  • A Knysna Easter Done Right: The Turbine’s Lunch Experience

    Easter in Knysna has a way of feeling both relaxed and quietly refined—and at The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa, that balance is reflected in a lunch experience that’s thoughtfully put together without being overdone. Hosted at Island Café, this year’s Easter Sunday lunch (5 April 2026) is designed as an à la carte experience […] More