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
African hospitality
With its gourmet cuisine, sumptuous accommodation, world-class spa, championship golf course and vast range of outdoor activities, the hotel offers guests an essentially African experience in a relaxed environment.
The warm hospitality of the staff is underpinned by outstanding personalised service, unsurpassed levels of luxury and unswerving attention to detail.
On-site activities
Guests can choose to relax in their spacious suites, indulge in the award-winning spa or laze at the heated pool or on secluded Noetzie Beach. Or get active and participate in some of the exhilarating activities on the resort. Play a game of tennis at the Field of Dreams, or a round of golf on the
Championship Course. Take a guided hike through the indigenous forest, learning about the ancient trees and plants with their medicinal properties – you will spot some of the many species of bird and animal life which have made their home here. Canoe along the pristine Noetzie River to one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa where your picnic lunch awaits you. Enjoy local oysters and a glass of bubbly on the terrace of a romantic beach castle before you head back to your luxury suite to dress for dinner.
Accommodation
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 maximise 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 underfloor heating in the bathrooms.
Studio Suites
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.
Suite features include:
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Gourmet pantry
• En-suite bathroom with underfloor heating
• Oval-shaped calabash baths
• Twin vanities
• Walk-in shower
• Separate toilet with bidet
Suite Features and Amenities
• Balcony or patio with lagoon or sea views
• Air conditioning (individual climate control)
• Fireplace
• Cordless direct telephone
• 72cm flat screen television
• DVD player
• International plug adaptors
• Wireless Internet access
• Electronic safe
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Full drinks cabinet
• Hair dryer
• Gourmet pantry stocked with deli snacks from the hotel kitchen
• Tea & coffee tray
• Fresh flowers
• Egyptian cotton linen on beds
• Duvets and pillow selection menu
• Luxurious towelling bathrobes and slippers
• Maruwa signature treatment product range in all bathrooms
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.
Suite features include:
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Gourmet pantry
• En-suite bathroom with underfloor heating
• Oval-shaped calabash bath
• Twin vanities
• Walk-in shower
• Separate toilet with bidet
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.
Suite features include:
• En-suite bathroom with underfloor heating
• Oval-shaped calabash bath
• Twin vanities
• Wet room
• Separate toilet with bidet
• Walk-in wardrobe
Dining at Pezula
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, known for its gourmet cuisine, offers a number of unique dining experiences. Executive Chef, New York born Geoffrey Murray, combines vast experience with a deep devotion to using local organic products prepared with a global twist to create his 'Modern Ethnic' menus. His eclectic yet honest approach to food ensures that the integrity of the ingredients is maintained but complimented with other flavours to create exquisite cuisine.
Dining at Pezula
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
Pezula Grill at the Clubhouse - Relaxed, unhurried meals in the Clubhouse adjacent to the hotel
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
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 our 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.
Pezula Spa also offers regular classes in Yoga, Pilates and Aqua Aerobics.
Latest Awards and Accolades
2008 SpaFinder Readers' Choice Award Favourite Spa in Africa
2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards Top Three Best Overseas Hotel Spas
2008 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa AwardsThe World’s 100 Best Spas list
Facilities include:
• State-of-the-art gym
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• 12m Heated indoor pool
• Sauna
• Steam room
• Sun bed
• Rainforest shower
• Juice bar
• Nail bar
• Hair studio
• Nine therapy rooms
• Fully equipped Medi-spa
• Post-treatment room with heated massage beds
Resort Facilities and Activities
No other resort in the world can offer such a vast choice of activities in such magnificent natural surroundings. It comprises a low-density award-winning private residential estate on which a sports complex, the Field of Dreams, has been built into the natural contours of the land, hidden in a valley surrounded by trees. Close to this is the Barnyard and Country Store with its animal touch farm and stables for the estate's Cape Riding Horses. Also on the Private Estate, is the Boma, an African inspired venue where guests can sit around a camp fire under African skies.
A paradise for sport enthusiasts
A paradise awaits sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Apart from the Pezula Championship Golf Course, guests have access to the Private Estate including the 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. A shuttle service from the hotel also takes guests to the secluded Noetzie beach and the Pezula Castle at the Beach.
Pezula caters for everyone
The many facilities at the hotel include the award-winning Spa, boardrooms, gourmet restaurant, bars and lounges. Children are well looked after and business executives can be assured that all their needs will be taken care of. Guests who wish simply to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the surroundings are encouraged to use the Games Room
and Library.
PEZULA PRIVATE CASTLE ON NOETZIE BEACH
Award-winning Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa has launched its ultra-luxury beach accommodation offering, Pezula Private Castle on Noetzie Beach, one of the most exclusive destinations in the world.
Live like royalty in this magnificent residence. Built into the cliff-face on Noetzie Beach, it offers discerning guests direct beach access, huge luxurious suites with private terraces, and personal service from a dedicated team of staff including an executive butler and private chef.
The lap of luxury
As a guest of the Castle you will live in the lap of luxury in one of the most exquisite locations in the world. Your meals will be freshly prepared according to your own personal tastes. You'll find the bar stocked with your favourite drinks and South African wines. You can laze at the heated outdoor pool, work out in the private gym or drink cocktails in the gazebo perched above the most beautiful beach in South Africa.
Five spacious luxury suites
The Castle complex offers five spacious luxury suites in three separate castles with sumptuous bathrooms, vast living areas and private terraces overlooking the beach.
The Pezula Experience
On request a luxury chauffeured vehicle will transfer you to Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa where you can enjoy further pampering in the Pezula Spa & Gym, dine in style at Zachary's restaurant, shop for souvenirs at the Private Collection boutique, or sip on something exotic at the Champagne & Whisky Bar.
On the resort itself you'll enjoy golf at the Championship Course, tennis, pétanque and archery at the Field of Dreams, horse riding, hiking and canoeing.
