Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
Location: 22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571, Knysna, ZA
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in onsite massages and unwind by the outdoor pool. Enjoy the warmth of the lobby fireplace and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Delicious Dining Options
Savor meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a snack at the deli. End your day with a drink at the bar/lounge and wake up to a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.
Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Eastern Head View Point and Knysna Lagoon, this guesthouse offers easy access to Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. With express check-in/out and an airport shuttle, your stay will be seamless and stress-free.
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat invites you to experience luxury and comfort in Knysna. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.
Important Information
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse 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.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Meeting rooms
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Express check-out
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fireplace in lobby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Mountain biking nearby
- Meeting rooms
- Express check-in
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Snack bar/deli
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Tasting room
- Wine release events
- Private winery tours
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Golf cart
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Rooms Available
-
Room (Seahorse)
1 Double Bed
269-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with lagoon views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Room (Whale)
1 Queen Bed
258-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean and pool views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Room (Viewpoint)
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Room (Pansy Shell)
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
215-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean and pool views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Room (Captain's)
1 Double Bed
269-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean and pool views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Room (Oyster)
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with lagoon views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View
1 Double Bed
538-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean views
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and separate shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
-
Room (Dolphin)
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
215-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with ocean and pool views
Relax - In-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 54-cm Smart TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Partially open bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Desk chair
Guest Reviews
- Lee (10/5): - 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.
- Bjarne (10/5): 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..
- Frank-Oliver (10/5): - 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.
- Frieda (8/5): 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.
- Matthias (10/5): - 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.
- Rhoma (10/5): 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
- Mzamo (10/5): - Perfect getaway, amazing views and the staff is just tooo amazing.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great hotel with a spectacular view. Loved every minute. Dinner under the stars. Breakfast on the terrace overviwkng the lagoon
- Philip (10/5): - Ett magiskt läge, kan nog inte finnas många bättre ställen i världen.
- Verified traveler (10/5): 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.
- Bjarne (10/5): 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.
- PATRICIA (10/5): 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.
- dremirates (10/5): 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.
- Brad (10/5): 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 traveler (10/5): - The staff were super friendly and courteous. Would love to stay there again for longer!!!
- Megan (10/5): Breathtaking - Breathtaking property and 5* + service
- Verified traveler (10/5): - luxury hotel, very boutique and intimate. views in real are better than the photos
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 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.
- Joseph (8/5): Location best feature - Peerless location not matched by the interior fittings. Included breakfast and optional dinner mediocre.
- Verified traveler (10/5): A view to remember - Wonderful location, beautiful setting, and excellent service.
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