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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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Sundeck
Balcony view
Bathroom
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Head over Hills Luxury Retreat sits with ocean views, offering a peaceful getaway where guests enjoy golf and outdoor swimming. The property includes spa services for relaxation, while rooms come with WiFi access. A free cooked-to-order breakfast starts each morning.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P21,022
P24,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Dolphin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Captain's)

Highlights

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

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Pansy Shell)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Oyster)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Seahorse)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Viewpoint)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Whale)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Designer toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 24 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Knysna, Head over Hills Luxury Retreat is next to a golf course and near the beach. Knysna Waterfront and Friday Market are worth checking out if shopping 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. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and ecotours, or hop on a segway rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around Knysna.
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Map
22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Eastern Head View Point - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Leisure Isle - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Knysna Quays - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

Luxury boutique guesthouse by the ocean
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. 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 guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat boast comforts such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 54-cm Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 54-cm smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

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 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 organization.

Property is also known as

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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 Head over Hills Luxury Retreat?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat on Oct 17, 2025 start from P 21,022.25, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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