Located on the Eastern Head of Knysna on the exquisite coastline of the Western Cape, just a 40-minute flight from Cape Town, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is surrounded by rugged cliffs, ancient forests and sheltered beaches. With sweeping views of the Pezula Championship Golf Course, the Indian Ocean and the Knysna Lagoon this is a haven of privacy and luxury.

Seventy-eight stylish suites housed in detached villas, each with its own fireplace, patio or balcony, and spacious bathroom, deliver a whole new world of luxury in an elegant African style. The extraordinary award-winning Spa includes a 12m heated indoor pool, state- of-the-art gymnasium, sauna, steam room, outdoor Jacuzzi, nail bar, hair salon and nine therapy rooms.

At Zachary's restaurant executive chef Geoffrey Murray serves the freshest local ingredients inspired by global trends. Dining options include Boma dinners in a rustic thatched structure where guests can dine under the African sky or a gourmet picnic to enjoy on the secluded Noetzie beach. Activities on the resort include horse riding, canoeing, hiking, birding and nature trails. The estate's Field of Dreams sporting complex offers four tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports oval and a golf practice range.

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