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Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Oceanfront elegance with serene surroundings

Luxury boutique guesthouse by the ocean, this retreat offers stunning architecture and serene surroundings. Enjoy a free cooked-to-order breakfast, outdoor pool with sun loungers, and rejuvenating spa services.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is £243
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
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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 staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Head over Hills Luxury Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat on 27 May 2026 start from £243, 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.

Is Head over Hills Luxury Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Head over Hills Luxury Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Head over Hills Luxury Retreat located?

Situated by the ocean, this luxury guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Eastern Head View Point, and Knysna Lagoon. West Head View Point and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an all around amazing experience. We stayed in the whale suite which had amazing views of ocean and cliff sides. We saw a pod of dolphins before dinner. Dinner was made there by an excellent chef. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic. The view is breathtaking of course. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. It was super quiet aside from the roar of the ocean in the heads which we fell asleep to every night. The food is very good too. All in all a very very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Frieda

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Venue worth to visit

Great to be back at the beautiful venue after 6 years. However the venue needs to maintain an ever doing upgrade and maintenance aa the location and rooms - which will be torn and worn after the years. Another issue - it suits better to have fresh flowers in the restaurant - than wethered leaves and flowers, as the hotel is a 5 star boutique hotel..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Nur die Aussicht ist 5 Sterne. Das Zimmer wirkte schon teils sehr abgenutzt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank-Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist sehr gut gelegen und einen traumhaften Blick auf die Hafenausfahrt. Wir haben viel auf dem Balkon verbracht, um diese Aussicht zu genießen. Sehr gutes Essen, man darf bestellen, was einen anmacht und sehr freundliches Personal. Besser geht es nicht, wir kommen in jedem Fall wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren im Zimmer mit Aussicht - super Terrasse mit super Ausblick- bestest Zimmer um morgens, Abends und auch tagsüber die Sonne zu genießen. In der Dusche wäre es sicher nötig das Silikon regelmäßig auszutauschen und somit gegen die Schimmelanfälligkeit durch die feuchte Luft zu verbessern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a spectacular view. Loved every minute. Dinner under the stars. Breakfast on the terrace overviwkng the lagoon
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett magiskt läge, kan nog inte finnas många bättre ställen i världen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderfull and luxury place

We were not used to before to stay at that very high standard and luxury and outstanding service with the most faboulous vies. Just outstanding. Only regrets that we didnt book more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible place

Beautiful room with amazing views . Very Good breakfast. We could see The Waves just from our window. I Would Like to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dremirates

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bestes Cliff Top Boutique Hotel Afrikas

Nach sehr freundlichem Empfang verbrachten wir den Nachmittag auf der riesigen Terasse unserer Ein-Raum Elefanten-Suite bei kostenlosem Bier aus dem roten Design Smeg. Aussicht auf Knysna Bucht von dort ist ein highlight und eine der allerbesten ganz Afrikas. Hotelpreis sehr teuer aber ein must an der Gartenroute.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

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)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Phantastischer Blick von den Knysna Heads.

Wir waren 2 Tage dort. Die Aussicht ist gigantisch. Das Personal sehr freundlich und das Restaurant sehr zu empfehlen.
Verified

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!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sehr schönes Hotel in Top-Aussichtslage

Atemberaubender Blick vom Zimmer aus! Sehr schönes, gepflegtes Haus, luxoriös aber lohnend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breathtaking

Breathtaking property and 5* + service
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toppbetyg för Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Utmärkt hotell för avkoppling med fantastisk utsikt. Mycket trevlig och gästvänlig personal. Perfekt att det finns möjlighet att få middag på hotellet
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Location best feature

Peerless location not matched by the interior fittings. Included breakfast and optional dinner mediocre.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekte Erholung'

Absolute Entspannung