HistoricThe hotel is rooted from the Thesen Family. One of the most important families in the infancy of the town of Knysna and budding timber trade. The most notable member is Charles Wilhelm Thesen, originally from Norway and later immigrated to South Africa. His company started in timber trade and later ventured into saw-milling and buying forested lands. His big family resided in the Hill House, later transformed to the hotel it is today.
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