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Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services

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Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

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Overview of Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Popular LocationEastern Head View Point9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLeisure Isle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationThesen Island12 min drive
  • AirportGeorge (GRJ)69 min drive

Room options

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Room (Dolphin)

Room (Dolphin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Room (Oyster)

Room (Oyster)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Seahorse)

Room (Seahorse)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 25 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Whale)

Room (Whale)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Pansy Shell)

Room (Pansy Shell)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Room (Captain's)

Room (Captain's)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Viewpoint)

Room (Viewpoint)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Knysna

A luxury stay in Knysna awaits you at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat. Within steps you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Eastern Head View Point within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .Walk-in Wine Cellar is the guest house's own wine bar. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Knysna guest house include Knysna Lagoon and West Head View Point.
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Head View Point - 9 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon - 9 min walk
  • Leisure Isle - 6 min drive
  • Pezula Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Thesen Island - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Washed - 7 min drive
  • Red Bridge Brewing Co - 7 min drive
  • 34 Tapas & Oysters - 8 min drive
  • Seattle Coffee Company - 9 min drive
  • East Head Café - 16 min walk

About this property

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Head over Hills Luxury Retreat. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Knysna guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat offers 8 accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. 54-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Knysna guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Walk-in Wine Cellar

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Golf carts
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Winery release events

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 995.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 995.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat House Knysna
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Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Guesthouse Knysna
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Head Over Hills Retreat Knysna
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

Yep, Head over Hills Luxury Retreat has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat on 12 May 2024 start from AU$371.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

The closest beach to Head over Hills Luxury Retreat is Buffalo Bay Beach (7.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Head over Hills Luxury Retreat have a pool?

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Head over Hills Luxury Retreat a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and winery tours, as well as private balconies and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat.

Does Head over Hills Luxury Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

There is a golf course next to Head over Hills Luxury Retreat.

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Frieda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Everything was great. The food was really fantastic. The viewpoint room is advertised on Hotels.com as having a king sized bed. The bed in that room is not a king size but much smaller. We were moved to another room with a less spectacular view but we still had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLEN
This is the most beautiful hotel , stunning view , friendly staff , good food who got a complimentary upgrade , will stay at Head of Heals again and again , Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mzamo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect getaway, amazing views and the staff is just tooo amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Ocean Views in Knysna
Our room was small, but very well designed and the view was to die for. Sitting outside at night was incredible. They have larger rooms and they all have a great view. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic getaway on top of the cliffs
Fantastic views from the deck, great rooms and service. Food was very good, bit strange they have rules on having your own food or snacks though (never had that at a guest house before)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were super friendly and courteous. Would love to stay there again for longer!!!

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breathtaking
Breathtaking property and 5* + service

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
luxury hotel, very boutique and intimate. views in real are better than the photos

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great, the ocean views were stunning, and we saw dolphins enjoying some play time in the afernoon. The staff and owner were very friendly and hospitable and made us feel at home from the time we arrived until we departed.