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Headlands House Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Knysna guest house

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Sundeck
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Beach/ocean view
Lounge
Sundeck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
50 Coney Glen Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Eastern Head View Point
    3 min walk
  • Knysna Lagoon
    4 min walk
  • West Head View Point
    15 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    36 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Knysna

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Eastern Head View Point. Also, Knysna Lagoon is within half a mile (1 km) and West Head View Point is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Head View Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leisure Isle - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Thesen Island - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 26 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Bridge Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Washed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bosun's Pub & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Headlands House Guest Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Knysna guest house
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Headlands House Guest Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Headlands House Guest Lodge offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 30-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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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Headlands House Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s was good stay
The view at this property is unreal! It’s definitely the best part of the stay. The house itself is kinda old. Due to the load shedding there is no lights in those hours, only Wi-Fi works. You hear noises from other rooms and lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The view from the bedroom was wonderful, the mattress was hard. Breakfast and service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views, friendly staff and very central. A wonderful place to stay.. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only were the staff amazing but the views are even better than the pics. Great rooms and super hospitality, thank you for turning our trip into a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb views from balcony and close to other viewpoints. Also short drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Wellington, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Views, friendly staff.
We had a lovely stay. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. We only gave them notice about my friends dietary requiremenrs when we checked in late afternoon and they went out of their way to have options available the next morning for breakfast. The view from the bedroom and lounge where breakfast is served was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and Cozy Stay
Beautiful, with the most wonderful and helpful staff. Their muesli is homemade and absolutely lovely. The view is stunning and the rooms are cozy and nice. A perfect place to call home for a few nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Warren, seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We walked down to the beach at the head.
It's a easy walk down to the public beach. We enjoyed watching the violent surf smash against the rocks.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wenn Knysna dann nur Headlands
Wenn Knysna dann nur Headlands. Die Insel & die Lagune ist einfach nur für Großeltern. Wunderschöne Aussicht. Das Zimmer mit Sicht auf den Ozean und auf die Lagune war ein echter Hammer. Wunderschöner, aber wilder Strand ganz unten in der Bucht. Anderseits: man sollte nicht die modernste Ausstattung erwarten. Das Haus ist bereits ein paar Jahre alt. Trotzdem eine der besten Unterkünfte vor Ort!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rochus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personel super freundlich. Fantastische Aussicht. Werde ich wieder besuchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartige Ausblicke, insbesondere vom Coney Glen Room, sowohl auf den indischen Ozean als auch auf die Lagune von Knysna. Sehr freundliches hilfsbereites Personal, das einen, bei Bedarf, mit guten Ratschlägen und Restauranttips versorgt. Es gibt überall im Haus ein stabiles WLAN, was ja heutzutage immer wichtiger wird. Das Frühstück ist sehr sehr gut und frisch zubereitet, der Kaffee wird jedem Tisch in einer French-Press Maschine serviert. Die Auswahl des Buffets ist mehr als ausreichend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Besonders schönes B&B mit Traumblick
Ein liebevoll geführtes, sehr persönliches Bed&Breakfast. Da wir die einzigen Gäste im Haus waren, kam das Gefühl auf, in ener eigenen Villa mit Personal zu sein. Abends sitzt man gemütlich am Kamin und genießt den herrlichen Blick von den Heads.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel und Nikl, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöne, ruhige Lodge oben auf den Heads
Wie der Name bereits verspricht, befindet sich diese ruhige, schöne Villa oben auf den Heads Knysnas. Die unschlagbare Aussicht und das wahnsinnig nette Personal haben unseren Aufenthalt zu einem wahren Highlight unserer Reise gemacht! Das Zimmer war komfortabel, das Bad angenehm groß, genau wie der Balkon. Das Haus an sich liegt in einer sehr ruhigen Straße, auch die anderen Hotelgäste haben wir nur beim Frühstück im Aufenthaltsraum im unteren Geschoss gesehen oder gehört. Mit Auto kann man von hier schöne Trips auf die Inseln nach unten machen - oder zu Fuß zum Strand laufen, man muss schließlich nur den Berg herunterlaufen! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otimo para casal.
O hotel é incrível, ótima localização e vista ótima!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay in Knysna. We enjoyed our hike in Robberg National Reserve. One evening the hotel arrange a free shuttle pick up to take us to a restaurant. That was great!

10/10 Excellent

MILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bom!
Linda pousada com uma vista extasiante do mar que banha Knysna. Quarto bem decorado e confortável com amplo terraço que convida a um vinho a dois no final da tarde desse belo lugar. Deixo elogios à gerente e à gerente-assistente, ambas muito atenciosas. E uma dica aos viajantes dorminhocos: o café da manhã vai somente até 9:30. Em um golpe de sorte, perdemos o café da pousada no primeiro dia e tivemos que procurar outro lugar para o desjejum. Descobrimos o East Head Cafe nas proximidades, em frente à laguna: oferece comida deliciosa em um cenário de cinema.

10/10 Excellent

Präg, Ravensburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Frühstück mit überragender Aussicht
Eine sehr freundlichen Begrüßung, liebevoll eingerichtete Zimmer, ein hervorragendes Frühstück wurden nur noch von der fantastischen Aussicht getoppt. Das Frühstück war lecker und am Bufett war für jeden etwas dabei. Z.B. Frisch zubereitete Eiervariationen mit leckeren Tomaten und Pilzen. Wenn wir wieder nach Knysna kommen, dann kommen wir gerne wieder vorbei.