Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
lastminute.com.au Verified Reviews
Room type Options Nightly price Book
Room (Oyster)
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Other room types
Room (Pansy Shell)
Room with view
20 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Room (Dolphin)
Room with view
20 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View
Room with view
50 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Room (Captain's)
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Room (Whale)
Room with view
24 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Room (Seahorse)
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price
Room (Viewpoint)
Room with view
20 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Concierge services

With a stay at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat in Knysna, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 1-minute walk from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and 9 minutes by foot from Eastern Head View Point. This luxury guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Knysna Lagoon and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Leisure Isle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Head over Hills Luxury Retreat, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

Show all languages

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2004
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Tasting room
  • Wine release events
  • Private winery tours
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Golf cart

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Swedish
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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 separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Knysna guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 54
  • TV size (measurement) cm
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Furnished balcony
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 3
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk chair

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Walk-in Wine Cellar - Onsite wine bar.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

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.

Hotel Names

  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat House Knysna
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat House
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Knysna
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Guesthouse Knysna
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Guesthouse
  • Head over Hills Retreat Knysn
  • Head Over Hills Retreat Knysna
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Knysna
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Guesthouse
  • Head over Hills Luxury Retreat Guesthouse Knysna

We should mention

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.

National Rating

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

Sorry, we seem to have had an issue loading our review content. Try again?