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Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View | Balcony

Overview of Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

5.0 star property

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Personal protective equipment
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22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationEastern Head View Point9 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Head View Point20 min walk
  • Popular LocationLeisure Isle10 min drive
  • AirportPlettenberg Bay (PBZ)36 min drive

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About this area

Knysna

Located in Knysna, Head over Hills Luxury Retreat is near the beach. Knysna Golf Club and Knysna Quays are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Garden Route National Park. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Knysna.
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Head View Point - 9 min walk
  • West Head View Point - 20 min walk
  • Knysna Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Leisure Isle - 10 min drive
  • Bollard Bay - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • East Head Cafe - 16 min walk
  • African Bean - 9 min drive
  • Persello's Pizzeria - 9 min drive
  • Royal Siam Thai - 9 min drive
  • Rib & Rump - 9 min drive

About this property

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

5-star luxury guest house by the ocean
At Head over Hills Luxury Retreat, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a round-trip airport shuttle and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Walk-in Wine Cellar, the on-site restaurant. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an area shuttle and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast
Room features
All guest rooms at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat feature comforts, such as furnished balconies and Laptop workspace, in addition to perks, such as climate-controlled air conditioning and free minibar items.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • 54-cm Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Swedish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Walk-in Wine Cellar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower

Entertainment

  • 54-cm smart TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 6:00 PM
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

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

Fees

You'll 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 have included 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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

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.

Property is also known as

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat House Knysna
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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 ?

As of 19 Aug 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 26 Aug 2022 start from £208.27, 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 is from 3 PM - 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. Garden Route National Park and West Head View Point are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Overall score and ratings

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5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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)

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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.

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location best feature
Peerless location not matched by the interior fittings. Included breakfast and optional dinner mediocre.