Imagine a place, surrounded by an endless expanse of deep blue sea, ancient indigenous forests, and a shimmering lagoon framed against a backdrop of majestic mountains. Imagine long, lazy days on a secluded beach, pure indulgence in a sensual spa, exquisite organic cuisine, or for the more energetic, playing tennis, hiking or horse riding through ancient indigenous forests. A place that understands the subtleties of style, and the subtleties of you. A place that will provide you with a one-of-a-kind experience. A place that will inspire you to discover local culture, and discover yourself. This special place is Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa, located in the picturesque town of Knysna on South Africa's famous Garden Route. Contemporary, luxurious and in natural surroundings, you will know instantly that you are somewhere special. You know your room will be stylish, spacious, vibrant and comfortable. You know the service will be attuned to your needs. You know that everything will be taken care of, because at Conrad Pezula, it's all about you.
Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa represents the ultimate combination of service, luxury and extraordinary surroundings. Known for its exquisite location and views, it boasts an award-winning Spa & Gym, gourmet restaurant Zachary's, casual dining bistro Café Z, Noah s Champagne & Cocktail Lounge, a cigar lounge, 140 seater conference facility, 24-hour business centre, a library & games room, and a boutique. The hotel has WiFi connectivity throughout and a Concierge Desk with a dedicated team to coordinate transfers and on and off-site excursions.
The hotel offers 20 Junior Deluxe Suites (58m²) each with luxurious bedroom, spacious seating area, log fireplace, private patio or balcony, en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, twin vanities and underfloor heating. Standard features include: air-conditioning, fire place, DVD player, 72cm TV, private bar, gourmet pantry, walk-in wardrobe, electronic safe, complimentary WiFi. All have lagoon, golf course or distant sea views.
The hotel offers 56 Junior Superior Suites (68m²) each with luxurious bedroom, spacious seating area, log fireplace, private patio or balcony, en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, twin vanities and underfloor heating. Standard features include: air-conditioning, fire place, DVD player, 72cm TV, private bar, gourmet pantry, walk-in wardrobe, electronic safe, complimentary WiFi. All have lagoon, golf course or distant sea views.
Two Grand Suites (137m²) The suites feature a spacious bedroom, separate lounge and dining area, private patios or balconies, two log fireplaces, fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, twin vanities and underfloor heating. Standard features include: air-conditioning, fire place, DVD player, 72cm TV, private bar, gourmet pantry, walk-in wardrobe, electronic safe and complimentary WiFi.
The hotel offers 5 Villas (250m²). Each has two en-suite bedrooms with underfloor heating, secluded patios with heated plunge pool, luxury bathrooms, spacious shower rooms, freestanding calabash baths and dual vanities. A double volume living room with gas fireplace, drinks cabinet, state-of-theart audio visual systems, dining area and fully equipped kitchen complete the luxury.
Live like royalty in this magnificent residence. Revel in your own personal beach. Marvel in the superbly appointed spacious luxurious suites with private terraces overlooking the beach and sea. Have your every need and desire taken care of by impeccable personal service from a dedicated team of staff.
Situated in its own manicured private garden, this magnificent private residence provides the ultimate luxury experience and boasts two living rooms (each with a wood-burning fireplace), a 10- seater dining room and three spacious suites with sumptuous bathrooms and magnificent views of the beach and sea. All suites lead out through double doors onto private terraces with comfortable seating and loungers to soak up the sun and the breath-taking views. Pezula Castle offers every conceivable comfort for discerning guests including a thatched gazebo perched on the rocks overlooking the ocean, a separate inner courtyard with fire pit located off the main living room, huge terraces with panoramic views of the beach and ocean, and a well-equipped gymnasium.
Situated adjacent to Pezula Castle, the Beach Castle is arguably the most romantic suite in the world. A spacious bedroom with wood-burning fireplace and comfortable sitting area with a daybed and armchairs looks through two sets of double windows directly onto Noetzie Beach. A generous bathroom with heated marble floors, double shower room, freestanding bath, dual vanities, walk-in wardrobe and separate toilet complete the luxury. An open plan living area comprises a dining room, fully equipped kitchen, lounge with wood-burning fireplace, and an adjoining bathroom. The living area opens onto a wide, sunny terrace overlooking the beach and ocean, shaded with a rustic reed canopy and furnished with tables, chairs and loungers alongside a heated plunge pool.
The quaint Cliff Castle, set against the cliff face and elevated well above Pezula Castle, has panoramic views of the beach and ocean (great for whale or dolphin spotting). 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. A spacious bathroom with heated marble floors, dual vanities, walk-in wardrobe and separate toilet enhances the luxury experience of this cosy accommodation.
At Conrad Pezula you can choose from a wide selection of authentic dining experiences. Each venue has a distinct style and character. Zachary's: Ethos - local organic products with a global influence. Zachary's is an elegant dining experience with menus worthy of the finest international hotels. Café Z: A funky bistro on the lower level of the hotel offering guests a more casual dining option. Menus focus on fresh local produce grown in the hotel s own vegetable & herb garden and sourced from local producers.
Noah's Champagne & Cocktail Lounge offers a selection of over 25 cocktails and 50 different whiskies, and features a separate Cigar Lounge.
Conrad Pezula has multi-purpose conference facilities accommodating up to 140 delegates.the facility is fitted with state-of-the-art IT and audio visual equipment, and can be set up for any type of meeting or conference, including boardroom, theatre, U-shape or school room formats.
When you celebrate your wedding at Conrad Pezula, expect discreet, intuitive service, creating an exceptional event that is uniquely about you. Whether you want a small, intimate wedding or a glittering society wedding, Conrad Pezula has the indoor and outdoor facilities, experience and expertise to fashion the wedding of your dreams, in arguably one of the most idyllic locations in the world.
Pezula Spa & Gym is a place of calm with a contemporary approach to rekindling your energy and rediscovering your spirit. The spa is about you. With its superb facilities, highly trained therapists, nine treatment rooms, a medi-spa, hair salon, state-of-the-art gym with personal trainers, heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room and rain shower, Pezula Spa & Gym provides a superior health, beauty and wellness experience.
The 18 hole Pezula Championship Golf Course is a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens. Flanked by indigenous forest, flora and unforgettable vistas, the course offers players a challenging and rewarding golf experience.
At Conrad Pezula you can enjoy a wide variety of activities including archery, birdwatching, canoeing, horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, nature trails, pétanque, swimming and tennis.
The tranquil Noetzie River offers a peaceful nature experience whilst at the Field of Dreams petanque and a 300m golf practice range are additional activities.
Noetzie Beach, just 5 minutes' drive from Conrad Pezula is one of the most secluded and pristine beaches in South Africa. Here a natural bay has been created between two rocky headlands, and the soft beach sand is washed clean by the daily tides.
Children (from 4 years old) are well catered for with a number of activities supervised by trained, experienced child minders. At the Barnyard, kids will delight in the small animal touch farm. The emphasis is on fun in a healthy, natural environment.
Conrad Pezula is conveniently situated on the outskirts of central Knysna, a bustling lagoon-side community, twice voted South Africa's favourite vacation town. Knysna has great scenic beauty and a temperate climate and offers every modern amenity and convenience, including excellent health-care facilities, many fine restaurants, coffee shops and bars, art galleries and museums. Knysna is a paradise for nature lovers and those who like the outdoors. The Knysna Lagoon offers numerous watersports including sailing, canoeing, fishing and skiing. The surrounding indigenous forests have a number of marked trails for hiking and mountain biking. Various adventure sports are on offer including quad biking, abseiling, kite surfing, ballooning and paragliding. Featherbed on the Western Head is a privately-owned nature reserve and a South African Heritage site. Ferries provide regular excursions across the lagoon to the reserve. Knysna is famous for its oyster industry and many restaurants and bars offer the delicacy on their menus. Knysna Elephant Park, Monkeyland and Birds of Eden are popular animal sanctuaries which provide visitors with the opportunity to get close to Africa's wildlife.
Conrad Pezula's Concierge Desk will book and coordinate off-site activities in Knysna and the surrounding areas on request. Adventure Activities Featherbed Bay eco experience Quad biking Tree top canopy tours Paintball Mountain biking Skydiving Micro-lighting Deep sea fishing/ lagoon fishing Shark cage diving Water Activities Scuba diving Surfing Sailing Yacht charters Lagoon cruises Animal Experiences Elephant back riding Game drives Dolphin tours Monkeyland Elephant Sanctuary Birds of Eden Knysna Elephant Park Half/Full Day Tours Knysna Millwood Gold Fields Tsitsikamma Forest Full Day Tours Oudtshoorn visit an ostrich farm and the Cango Caves Calitzdorp/Little Karoo Swartberg Pass Safari
Conrad Pezula is located on the Eastern Head of Knysna, a cosmopolitan lagoon-side town, twice voted South Africa's favourite holiday destination. Centrally situated along the Garden Route coastline, Knysna is just 500km from Cape Town and 260km from Port Elizabeth. The nearest national airport is 70km away in George. A smaller commercial airport which can accommodate charter flights is just 30km away in Plettenberg Bay. Flying time from Cape Town International Airport to George Airport is just 40 minutes. A transfer from George Airport to Conrad Pezula takes 20 minutes by helicopter or 60 minutes by car. Botswana Polokwane Northern Province Mozambique Namibia North West Rustenburg Gauteng Johannesburg Pretoria Mpumalanga Nelspruit Swaziland Northern Cape SOUTH AFRICA Free State Bloemfontein Lesotho Eastern Cape Kwazulu Natal Durban 30 Western Cape I n d i a n O c e a n Cape Town Knysna George CONRAD PEZULA Port Elizabeth 30
Lagoonview Drive, Knysna 6571, Western Cape, South Africa Tel: +27 44 302 3333 email conradpezula.reservations@conradhotels.com conradpezula.com