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Knysna, South Africa

Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa

Pezula is regal and luxurious. Our clients who have stayed or simply golfed there have raved about it as South Africa's ultimate. The spa, golf club and resort are lovely. It is not a hip and young property. It is more of a private jet, cigar room, tee time type of place.  — Mango's view

In an extraordinary part of the southern coast of Africa, in an area aptly called the Garden Route, the Indian Ocean thunders into the exquisitely beautiful rocky coast. On the other, Knysna's breathtaking lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains fill a calmer view. And it is here that you will find South Africa's first true luxury resort hotel, The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa.

Each of the 78 suites including the two presidential suites, have been designed to be utterly indulgent and completely private - all with a contemporary African style. The interiors exude warmth, with stone and wooded textures, while welcoming earth tones create an unexpected contrast to the colors of the surrounding landscape. In all suites, sandstone forms a backdrop to the real log fireplaces, while marble is prevalent on many floors, patios and balconies. The suites have individual climate control, satellite television, DVD player, electronic safe, direct telephone, computer and internet access; each has a pantry kitchen with deli snacks and a well stocked drinks cabinet. Each has spectacular views across the golf course, Indian Ocean, or Knysna Lagoon.

Bathrooms are stocked with Molton Brown designer amenities and include double basins, double showers, a bidet and under floor heating. The colonial sized salles de bains feature grand spa baths and separate showers inlaid with pebble mosaics.

The games room is a comfortable haven for the chess master or the beginner. The library provides a quiet space for literary contemplation and exploration. The wine cellar is stocked with the finest selections from South Africa and afar. The Champagne Bar, Cigar Lounge and Whiskey Bar are all a connoisseur's pleasure with world class brands to suit all palates. Zachary's gourmet restaurant is sure to tantalize all taste buds with the freshest ingredients and eye catching presentation. For the executive, the fully equipped conference facilities are situated in a separate wing of the hotel.

Pezula is well known for its award winning Spa & Gym, the internationally popular Championship Golf Course and the newly established Field of Dreams which provides opportunity for tennis, cricket, golf, archery, petanque, and various other outdoor games, as well as leisure opportunities including horseback riding, walking trails, canoeing and beach activities.

Knysna provides endless opportunity for a wide variety of sports. Travelers can go mountain biking through indigenous forests or scuba diving in the Indian Ocean or the lagoon. Hire a kayak or abseil above the ocean's crashing waves. Choose from action packed adventures, such as quad biking, fly fishing, rock-and-surf angling or deep-sea fishing, sand boarding or kite surfing on the waters of the lagoon or even paragliding over the hills and lakes. The Garden Route, South Africa's capital of golf, boasts more than 20 golf courses, all within driving distance of Knysna.

Includes: Bed & Breakfast