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Room (Oyster)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (Seahorse)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (Viewpoint)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (Whale)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room (Dolphin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

Dining options at the guesthouse include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Head over Hills Luxury Retreat has designated areas for smoking.

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

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
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Smart TV
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

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

Walk-in Wine Cellar - Onsite wine bar.

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include massages.

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

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

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.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

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

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.

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

National Rating

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

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