Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna Accommodation
Salt River Lodge
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Knysna
3.4 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Salt River Lodge offers self catering accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route. Set in a supremely tranquil location, situated on the northern side of the lagoon with its natural ebb and flow of the tide. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Lagoon Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Knysna
3.5 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Lagoon Lodge provides both bed and breakfast accommodation and self catering accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route. If you need a break-away to an elegant and romantic setting, we are ready to treat you and your loved one, in our brand new lodge! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Oyster Creek Lodge
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Knysna
4 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Oyster Creek Lodge provides self catering accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route. Knysna is situated in the heart of South Africa's famous Garden Route - between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Oyster Creek Lodge is uniquely positioned on the tip of... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Inyathi Guest Lodge Self Catering
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Knysna
4.1 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Inyathi Guest Lodge provides self catering accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route. Our fully equipped self-catering chalets are situated in a highly convenient central location, but down a quiet side street away from the hustle and bustle... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Cliffhanger Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Knysna
4.6 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Cliffhanger Cottage provides self catering chalet accommodation near Knysna, Garden Route. Situated off the Rheenendal Road in an area known as Phantom Acre, it is very private yet only 15 minutes to the centre of Knysna and a good swimming beach. This lu …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Oniro on Thesen
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Knysna
5.3 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Oniro On Thesen offers self catering accommodation on Thesen Island in Knysna, Garden Route. Located in Thesen Islands and designed for relaxed, easy indoor/outdoor living with large veranda with uninterrupted view of Knysna lagoon and wetlands. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
B My Guest
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Knysna
5.5 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
B My Guest offers visitors to Knysna, Garden Route with self catering accommodation. Voted South Africa's favourite town, Knysna lies on the shores of an estuary between indigenous forests, Outeniqua mountains and a breathtaking coastline. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Greens Guest House
Guest House Accommodation in Knysna
7.4 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
The Greens Guest House offers guests bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of the lush Garden Route greenery in the picturesque and popular town of Knysna. An elegant single storey architectural jewel, housing a large open plan living area... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Waves & Whales, Brenton-on-Sea
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Brenton-on-Sea
7.6 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Waves & Whales is a luxury self-catering apartment in Brenton-on-Sea, Knysna. It features three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each inspired by the majestic whales of our coast. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Stannards Guest Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Knysna
8.1 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Stannards Guest Lodge offers both bed and breakfast accommodation and self catering accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route. Located in the peaceful suburb of Hunter's Home in Knysna, five minutes away from the lagoon and world-class golf courses, and... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Beach House
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Knysna
8.4 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
The Beach House Self Catering Apartments is the original site of the Beach House Hotel which was demolished in 1974 to build this home. It has been in the Krause family since then... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Beacon House
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Knysna
8.5 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Beacon House is situated on the Eastern Head in Knysna, where the Indian Ocean enters the Knysna lagoon through the sandstone headlands known as The Heads. Built into the side of a steep slope, Beacon House boasts views both across the Knysna lagoon... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Headlands House Guest Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Knysna
8.8 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Headlands House provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Knysna, Garden Route. Located in the area known as The Heads, Headlands House boasts dramatic views of the sea and the Knysna Heads. Managed with uncompromising quality of service... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Oribaai (Oppibaai & Bydibaai)
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Buffels Bay
10.4 km from Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
The Beach Cottage has 3 units available - Oribaai / Oppibaai & Bydibaai in Buffelsbaai that is located in the heart of the Garden Route, 15km from Knysna and Sedgefield. This isolated tranquil village only 200 houses allowed, has supreme safe beaches... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna
Simola Golf & Country Estate is an exclusive hilltop retreat overlooking the Knysna River and lagoon, surrounded by indigenous forest and rolling green hills. Its elevated setting provides spectacular views across the waterways and towards the distant Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains, making it one of the Garden Route’s more scenic golf destinations.
The name Simola is associated with the surrounding landscape and is believed to derive from a local African place name, although its precise meaning and origin are not consistently recorded. The estate itself was developed in the late 20th century, combining a golf course, accommodation and residential properties within a carefully landscaped natural setting.
The championship golf course is the main attraction, winding through the hills and incorporating dramatic elevation changes, water features and sweeping views. It is designed to make the most of the natural terrain, with several holes offering particularly impressive vistas over the Knysna landscape.
Beyond golf, the estate provides a convenient base for exploring the area's forests and waterways. The Knysna Lagoon is ideal for boat cruises, kayaking and fishing, while the famous Knysna Heads offer spectacular views where the lagoon meets the Indian Ocean. The surrounding indigenous forests provide opportunities for hiking and birdwatching.
Knysna itself has a fascinating timber-industry heritage. The town developed partly around the exploitation of the surrounding forests, and remnants of this history can still be found in the area's museums and old buildings. The forests are also associated with the legendary Knysna elephants, whose story has become an important part of the region's cultural identity.
Simola lies in the Garden Route region, close to Knysna and within easy reach of Plettenberg Bay and the coastal attractions further east. Its combination of golf, forest and lagoon scenery makes it particularly attractive to visitors who enjoy outdoor activities in a tranquil setting.
For travellers, Simola offers more than a round of golf. Its panoramic views, peaceful surroundings and proximity to Knysna's forests and lagoon make it an appealing destination for anyone wanting to experience the natural beauty of the Garden Route in comfort.
- Knysna (3.39km)
- Phantom Acres (5.03km)
- Thesen Island, Knysna (5.15km)
- Brenton-on-Sea (6.74km)
- The Heads, Knysna (8.07km)
- Buffels Bay (9.60km)
- Harkerville (20.67km)
- Sedgehill, Sedgefield (22.13km)
- Sedgefield (22.23km)
- Myoli Beach, Sedgefield (22.35km)
- Plettenberg Bay Area (33.52km)
- Robberg Ridge, Plettenberg Bay (34.08km)
- Plettenberg Bay (34.70km)
- Keurboomstrand (42.60km)
- Wilderness Heights (44.29km)
- Simola Golf Course - Knysna, Garden Route (1.01km)
- Simola Hillclimb, Knysna Speed Festival - Knysna, Garden Route (1.34km)
- Pledge Nature Reserve - Knysna, Garden Route (3.40km)
- Knysna Oyster Festival - Garden Route (3.97km)
- Millwood House Museum - Knysna, Garden Route (4.15km)
- The Waterfront Knysna Quays - Knysna, Garden Route (4.28km)
- Knysna National Lake Area - Knysna, Garden Route (6.02km)
- Knysna Lagoon - Knysna, Garden Route (6.12km)
- Knysna Golf Club - Knysna, Garden Route (7.24km)
- Knysna Heads - Knysna, Garden Route (8.80km)
- Featherbed Private Nature Reserve - Knysna, Garden Route (8.97km)
- Pezula Golf Club & Championship Course - Knysna, Garden Route (9.17km)
- Goukamma Nature Reserve - Buffels Bay, Garden Route (11.24km)
- Homtini Pass - between George & Knysna, Garden Route (11.83km)
- Noetzie Beach - nr Knysna, Garden Route (12.39km)
- Prince Alfred's Pass - nr Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape (12.89km)
- Outeniqua Hiking Trail - Garden Route, Western Cape (13.38km)
- Groenvlei Lake (Lake Pleasant) - Sedgefield, Garden Route (16.25km)
- Harkerville Trail - between Knysna & Plettenberg Bay (20.48km)
- Sedgefield Lagoon - Sedgefield, Garden Route (21.40km)
- Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary - Harkerville, Plettenberg Bay (21.42km)
- Wild Oats Community Farmers Market - Sedgefield, Western Cape (23.00km)
- Swartvlei - Wilderness National Park, Garden Route (24.93km)
- Knysna Elephant Park - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (27.38km)
- Outeniqua Nature Reserve - Garden Route, Western Cape (28.61km)
- Plettenberg Bay Airport - Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route (29.07km)
- Rondevlei - Wilderness, Garden Route (29.16km)
- Wilderness National Park - nr George, Garden Route (29.68km)
