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Crown on the heads

Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at this city-center hotel, where they can later enjoy pool time or savor dinner at the on-site restaurant.

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio - Crown on the heads (Knysna)
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated - Crown on the heads (Knysna)
43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix - Crown on the heads (Knysna)
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels - Crown on the heads (Knysna)
Crown on the heads welcomes guests in the city center with a full breakfast to start the day. Enjoy a cozy bar for evening drinks, a restaurant with delicious meals, high-speed WiFi, an outdoor pool for relaxation, and luggage storage for convenience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Vista Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cinema suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Knysna, Crown on the heads is in the city center and near the beach. Knysna Golf Club and Knysna Quays are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Knysna Waterfront and Friday Market. Visit our Knysna travel guide
Map
4 Glen View Rd, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon
    Knysna Lagoon
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Eastern Head View Point
    Eastern Head View Point
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront
    Knysna Waterfront
    9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Knysna Quays
    Knysna Quays
    9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club
    9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt & Petal
    8 min drive
  • Bosuns Pub
    5 min drive
  • Cofee Crafft
    5 min drive
  • Cornuti
    13 min walk
  • 34 South
    9 min drive

About this property

Crown on the heads

Hotel in the city center
Free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Crown on the heads. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Crown on the heads have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Crown on the heads pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crown on the heads?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Crown on the heads?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crown on the heads located?

Located in the heart of Knysna, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Knysna Lagoon and Eastern Head View Point. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and West Head View Point are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Crown on the heads Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of the Knysna heads was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mmabatho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome property with amazing views, would go back there for the food and very friendly staff.. 10/10 for me
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the top.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

First class highly recommended

Excellent service in a first class room Quiet just how we like it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic placd
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

J

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

Great spot on East Head

Lovely location with amazing view. Quiet, well appointed rooms and common areas. Staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to catch one’s breath and recharge after a busy day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

World class!

The most beautiful accommodation in Knysna by far. Everything about this place is perfect. The service is world class, all the staff are incredibly professional, service minded, friendly and knowledgeable. World class breakfast every morning made by the best! The owner of this establishment can be immensely proud of Lawrence, David and the ladies(I wish I could have taken them all home with me). We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nix

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

Stunning views

It would’ve been nice to have Wi-Fi I couldn’t watch anything on the tvs and I am incredibly jet lagged- I also couldn’t download the app to screen play due to lack of Wi-Fi the data wasn’t strong enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property smelled of cigarette smoke. The room had hairs on the bedroom floors, shower floor, and what appeared to be body hair on the bench at the foot of the bed. We left and found different lodging for the night. We were still charged full price for the night and room after expressing our concerns and complaints to the owner/ manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dirty room, bad service, dubios management

We booked a room with a king-size bed and were given a room with a queen-size bed. The room had a lot of hair on the floor and didn't look very clean. The welcome gift as a gold member was also missing. Various items ran out at breakfast and were no longer available. As the hotel only has two rooms with a king-size bed, the owner (Lesego) promised to refund us the difference in the room price. To date, the amount has not been refunded and we have not received a reply to emails or Whatsapp regarding the outstanding refund. This all points to a very dubious management, which is why we can only advise not to book this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

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

Que vista

Estadia incrível. A vista do quarto é de tirar o fôlego. Tudo muito bem planejado e organizado.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une vue spectaculaire un accueil chaleureux rien à dire de cette merveilleuse expérience ! Le petit déjeuner était frais et bon! Bref extra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ketan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Musiiwa Theophelus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022