Located in the hills above Knysna, this 5-star hotel overlooks the Knysna River and Garden Route town It has a spa, swimming pools and a restaurant with lagoon views The rooms at the eco-friendly Simola Hotel, Country Club and Spa have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a stylish bathroom with amenities Some rooms have panoramic views of the lagoon or forest and include a kitchen and a cosy lounge with a fireplace The Simola Spa features face and body treatments performed with Africology spa products Guests can also work out at the gym which overlooks the Knysna Heads and offers state-of-the-art equipment and personal trainers The a la carte Orchard Room serves international cuisine, while the Country Clubs sushi bar offers Japanese dishes, including Teppanyaki Guests can enjoy refreshing drinks at Sir Roys Bar