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OVERVIEW ON PEZULA RESORT HOTEL & SPA IN KNYSNA
Africa’s first truly luxury resort, located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on the exquisite coastline of the Western Cape, is a sanctuary of privacy and indulgence created to reflect the natural beauty of its surrounds. Set on a stunning 1,000 ha estate, known for its secluded beach, sweeping fynbos landscapes and ancient indigenous forests, the Pezula Resort has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains. Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is the culmination of the vision of Pezula Group Chairman Keith Stewart whose dream was to create a luxury resort in one of the most exquisite locations in the world. The property is bordered by the rugged cliffs of the Southern Cape coast, the Sinclair Nature Reserve and the Eastern Head of Knysna. It has panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Knysna Lagoon. Opened in February, 2005, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has set new standards of luxury and excellence. Apart from the Championship Golf Course and award-winning Spa, the Resort has a vast range of facilities and activities. All guests have access to the Private Estate where Stewart has built a Field of Dreams sports complex with tennis courts, a sports oval and golf driving range. On the estate is the Barnyard and Country Store with its animal touch farm. It is here that guests meet for horse riding, nature trails through the Estate’s indigenous forests and canoe trips up the Noetzie River. A shuttle service from the hotel also takes guests to secluded Noetzie beach. No other resort can offer this choice of activities in such magnificent natural surroundings, in a location that has arguably one of the most temperate climates in the world.
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78 exquisitely appointed suites in free-standing two-tiered villas (four to a villa) are linked by short landscaped pathways to the nearby main building and accessed by foot or battery operated golf carts. All suites maximize the spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon or Indian Ocean and the Pezula Championship Golf Course, and are decorated in a Contemporary African style, with warm earth tones predominating. Suites are utterly indulgent, completely private and exude a sense of luxury and comfort from the real log fireplaces to the under-floor heating in the bathrooms.
Studio Suite: Studio Suites are a generous 58m² (624 square feet) including en suite bathrooms and are available with twin or king-size beds. A comfortable seating area has a real log fireplace, ottoman, desk, leather easy chair, daybed and small dining table and chairs. Upstairs suites have private balconies and ground floor suites lead to secluded outdoor patios all with panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon or the Indian Ocean across the golf course. A ground-floor Studio Suite has been designed and equipped to accommodate paraplegic guests. Interleading Studio Suites are also available to families.
Villa Suites: Villa Suites are a generous 68m² (732 square feet) including en suite bathrooms and are available with twin or king-size beds. A comfortable seating area has a real log fireplace, ottoman, desk, leather easy chair, daybed and small dining table and chairs. Upstairs suites have private balconies and ground floor suites lead to secluded outdoor patios all with panoramic views of the Pezula Championship Course or the Indian Ocean. Suites have facilities to accommodate one child under 12 years travelling with an adult, on a fold-away bed. Infant cots can be provided at no additional cost and child minders are available. Interleading suites cater for families.
Presidential Suites: Kufara and Mufaro are Pezula’s ultra luxurious and spacious Presidential Suites. Each suite is 137m² (1 475 square feet) in size and boasts a generous bedroom, king-size bed and seating area, reception area, guest toilet, separate lounge and dining area, real log fireplaces in the bedroom and lounge and a well-equipped kitchen. Ground floor Mufaro has private patios off the bedroom and lounge and upstairs Kufara has two private balconies. Both have breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Pezula Championship Course. A dedicated butler adds to the outstanding level of service.
Main Private Castle: Situated in its own manicured private garden which provides direct access to secluded Noetzie Beach, the Main Castle has every conceivable comfort for discerning guests including a heated rim flow pool, a thatched gazebo perched on the rocks, huge terraces with panoramic views of the beach and ocean, and a fully equipped gymnasium. The magnificent private residence provides the ultimate luxury with two living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces, a 10-seater dining room and three spacious suites with sumptuous bathrooms and magnificent views of the Noetzie Beach and Indian Ocean. You’ll love the king-size beds, walk-in wardrobes, individual climate control, flatscreen TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity. Bathrooms have walk-in wardrobes, heated marble floors and towel rails, double vanities, separate WCs, free-standing baths and showers. All suites lead out through double doors onto private terraces with comfortable seating and loungers to soak up the sun and the views.
The Honeymoon Castle: Adjacent to the Main Castle, the Honeymoon Castle is arguably the most romantic suite in the world. Totally secluded and private, it is decorated as a luxury beach apartment in shades of cream and blue with quirky accessories that give it a nautical flavour. Downstairs – An open plan living area comprises a dining room, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with wood-burning fireplace and adjoining bathr oom. The living area opens onto a wide, sunny terrace shaded with a rustic reed canopy and furnished with tables, chairs and loungers alongside a cozy heated plunge pool. Upstairs – A spacious bedroom with wood-burning fireplace, and comfortable sitting area with a daybed and armchairs looks through two sets of double windows onto Noetzie Beach with its rugged headlands and restless ocean. A huge bathroom with heated marble floors, double shower room, freestanding bath, dual vanities, walk-in wardrobe and separate toilet complete the luxury.
Cliff Castle: The quaint Cliff Castle, set against the cliff face above the Main Castle, has panoramic views of the beach and ocean. It offers spacious accommodation and absolute privacy for a couple, with a luxury bedroom en-suite, adjoining open-plan living area that includes a kitchenette and comfortable seating area. Double doors open onto a balcony which maximises the views and is great for whale or dolphin spotting! A spacious bathroom with heated marble floors, dual vanities, walk-in wardrobe and separate toilet complete the luxury.
Pezula Spa & Gym: Transport yourself to another world, a calm sanctuary that reflects the soul of Africa with its natural elements and textures. Allow yourself to be taken up by the magic of the Pezula Spa & Gym with its world class facilities and diverse range of treatments and therapies. At Pezula Spa’s intention is to amplify Nature’s gifts while using the very latest technologies to inspire a lasting beneficial effect on your body, mind and spirit. Spa facilities include a superbly equipped gym, 12m heated indoor pool, outside Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, rainforest shower, sunbed, juice bar, hair studio, nail bar and nine secluded treatment rooms. The post-treatment room with heated massage waterbeds is one of a kind in Africa. The superb facilities and hi-tech equipment are complimented by a team of highly trained professionals. Pezula Spa Signature Treatments harness age-old remedies of nature and offer a unique fusion of therapies. Scrubs, wraps, massages, steam baths, milk baths and hydrotherapy are orchestrated to take you through a sensory experience that creates a feeling of total relaxation and serenity. Products used for signature treatments form part of the Maruwa collection, a uniquely African range of body treatment products incorporating ingredients and essential essences garnered from the indigenous fynbos of the Western Cape. The newly-launched Medi-Spa facility features a comprehensive menu of specialist treatments for a variety of conditions including Dermal Fillers, Botox and Sclerotherapy offered by an experienced aesthetic medicine practitioner.
Dining At Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, known for its gourmet cuisine, offers a number of unique dining experiences.
Zachary’s Restaurant – Highly acclaimed, sophisticated world-class gourmet restaurant
Zachary’s Private Dining Room – Intimate dining room looking onto the cellar
Zachary’s Lounge – Double volume space with two fireplaces and magnificent vistas
Zachary’s Terrace – Al fresco on terrace next to the pool area
Picnics – Hampers can be ordered from Zachary’s
The Boma on Pezula Private Estate – Ideal venue for a function under the African skies
Montrose Castle On The Beach – informal venue on secluded Noetzie beach where hotel guests can enjoy light snacks from the All Day menu while soaking up the sun
Champagne & Whisky Bar – Chic, inviting space adjacent to Zachary’s Lounge
Cigar Lounge – Cigar menu caters to all preferences
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Activities At Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa
- Pezula Championship Golf Course, tennis courts, multi-sports oval and golf driving range at the Field of Dreams, and the Barnyard and Country Store where guests meet for horse riding, nature trails through the Estate’s indigenous forests and canoe trips on the Noetzie River.
- Experience the Garden Route & Tour Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Mossel Bay & Hermanus
- Experience Many Other Activities In & Around The Western Cape
- Addo Elephant National Park, Shamwari & Kwandwe Game Reserve Safari
- Connect & Tour Johannesburg and Cape Town
- Connect to South Africa safaris to Kruger, Sabi Sand, Madikwe, Phinda, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Parks and Reserves
- Connect to Victoria Falls & Zambia safaris in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi & Kafue Parks
- Connect to Botswana safaris in Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi, Savuti & Central Kalahari
- Connect to Tanzania safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Selous, Ruaha, Gombe, Mahale
- Connect to Kenya safaris in Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo, Laikipia
- Connect Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya climb tours
- Relax at Indian Ocean Beach Islands of Zanzibar, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles.
