Head over Hills Luxury Retreat

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and spa services

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Sun deck
Restaurant
Balcony view
Bathroom
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 RM1,524
RM1,752 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Room options

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Room (Dolphin)

Highlights

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

Room (Captain's)

Highlights

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

Room (Pansy Shell)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Room (Oyster)

Highlights

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

Room (Seahorse)

Highlights

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

Room (Viewpoint)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Whale)

Highlights

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

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and ecotours, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Knysna.
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 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, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 organisation.

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 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Head over Hills Luxury Retreat on 11 Oct 2025 start from RM 1,523.89, 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?

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. West Head View Point and Fisherman's Path Sparrebosch Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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