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
The current price is NZ$664
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

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A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a large window with a view of the sea, and a mounted picture of whales.

Room (Dolphin)

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Captain's)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Room (Captain's)

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Pansy Shell)

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with chairs.

Room (Pansy Shell)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Oyster)

A bedroom with a large bed, checkered bedding, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

Room (Oyster)

  • Lagoon view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Seahorse)

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the bathroom.

Room (Seahorse)

  • Lagoon view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (Viewpoint)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. It features a large window with a view of a mountainous landscape.

Room (Viewpoint)

  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Whale)

A bedroom with a bed, a checkered sofa, a red refrigerator, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and a wooden deck.

Room (Whale)

  • Ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, and a TV.

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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. Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve and Knysna Elephant Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, ecotours and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Knysna. Visit our Knysna travel guide
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22 Glen View Drive, Coney Glen, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a river, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.
    Knysna Lagoon
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A coastal landscape with a cliff, beach, and buildings on top.
    Eastern Head View Point
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, a river, and a densely forested area with scattered houses.
    Garden Route National Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
    Knysna Waterfront
    9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Knysna Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Leisure Isle Coffee Shop
    5 min drive
  • Bosuns Pub
    6 min drive
  • Cornuti
    16 min walk
  • The Drydock Food Co
    10 min drive
  • Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
    4 min drive

About this property

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

  • Luxury boutique guest house 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 reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guest house include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat feature comforts, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • 54-cm Smart TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat on 6 Nov 2026 start from NZ$664, 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. Knysna Beach and Garden Route National Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente hotel, equipe muito atenciosa e cortês, instalações muito boas, limpas. Vista espetacular. Recomendo
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nur die Aussicht ist 5 Sterne. Das Zimmer wirkte schon teils sehr abgenutzt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect getaway, amazing views and the staff is just tooo amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Ett magiskt läge, kan nog inte finnas många bättre ställen i världen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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)
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were super friendly and courteous. Would love to stay there again for longer!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Sehr schönes Hotel in Top-Aussichtslage

Atemberaubender Blick vom Zimmer aus! Sehr schönes, gepflegtes Haus, luxoriös aber lohnend!
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10/10 Excellent

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Breathtaking

Breathtaking property and 5* + service
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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luxury hotel, very boutique and intimate. views in real are better than the photos
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

8/10 Good

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Location best feature

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