{"id":110409,"date":"2026-04-15T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxurialifestyle.com\/?p=110409"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:19:20","slug":"turbine-boutique-hotel-spa-voted-best-boutique-hotel-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurialifestyle.com\/turbine-boutique-hotel-spa-voted-best-boutique-hotel-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Turbine Boutique Hotel &#038; Spa voted Best Boutique Hotel 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re honoured to share that The Turbine Boutique Hotel &amp; Spa has been voted Best Hotel \/ Boutique Hotel in the 2025 Best of Knysna &amp; Plett Readers\u2019 Choice Awards!<\/p>\n<p>Following a feature in Luxuria Lifestyle International and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurysafarimagazine.com\/2025\/05\/23\/diane-mcleish-review-the-turbine-hotel-a-luxury-boutique-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxury Safari Magazine<\/a>, The Turbine Boutique Hotel &amp; Spa is proud to announce a landmark year of accolades, including the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers\u2019 Choice Award, placing the property in the top 10% of hotels globally.<br \/>\nThe hotel, a masterclass in &#8220;adaptive reuse,&#8221; was once a decommissioned wood-burning power station. Management attributes much of its recent international momentum to the strategic exposure provided by these premier luxury publications.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The visibility garnered through Luxuria Lifestyle and Luxury Safari Magazine was a turning point for us,&#8221; says the Turbine Management Team&#8221;. It introduced our sustainable, heritage-focused concept to a global stage, directly influencing our nominations and subsequent wins as the Best Boutique Hotel and Best Outdoor Activity in the 2025 Best of Knysna &amp; Plett Readers&#8217; Choice Awards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Beyond its industrial aesthetic, the hotel has been lauded for its environmental commitment, with its surrounding Thesen Islands Marina maintaining the prestigious Blue Flag eco-label. The synergy between world-class storytelling and a world-class guest experience has solidified The Turbine as a &#8220;must-visit&#8221; destination on South Africa\u2019s Garden Route.<\/p>\n<p>W: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turbinehotel.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turbine Hotel<\/a><br \/>\nT: 044 050 3500<br \/>\nE: <a href=\"mailto:reservations@turbinehotel.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reservations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Social media<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/turbinehotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/turbinehotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re honoured to share that The Turbine Boutique Hotel &amp; Spa has been voted Best Hotel \/ Boutique Hotel in the 2025 Best of Knysna &amp; Plett Readers\u2019 Choice Awards! 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