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Headlands House Guest Lodge

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A balcony with a wooden table set for two, overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and the sea. - Headlands House Guest Lodge (Knysna)
A round wooden table set for dining with white tableware, including plates, cups, and cutlery, on a bamboo mat. - Headlands House Guest Lodge (Knysna)
A living room with a view of the ocean, wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a vase of flowers. - Headlands House Guest Lodge (Knysna)
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, overlooking a coastline with a clear view of the ocean. - Headlands House Guest Lodge (Knysna)
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean. There is a bed with pillows, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. - Headlands House Guest Lodge (Knysna)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace at Headlands House Guest Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with chairs and a table.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with chairs and a table.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wicker bench, and a view of greenery through the window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wicker bench, and a view of greenery through the window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, two chairs, a large window with curtains, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Knysna, Headlands House Guest Lodge is near the beach. Knysna Golf Club and Knysna Quays are worth checking out if an activity 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Knysna travel guide
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50 Coney Glen Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a river, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse.
    Knysna Lagoon
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a cliff, beach, and buildings on top.
    Eastern Head View Point
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, a river, and a densely forested area with scattered houses.
    Garden Route National Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
    Knysna Waterfront
    8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Knysna Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Headlands House Guest Lodge 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 Headlands House Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Headlands House Guest Lodge located?

Situated by the ocean, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Eastern Head View Point, and Garden Route National Park. Knysna Lagoon and Knysna Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Headlands House Guest Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

View from the ‘Elephant room’ is stunning and the furnishings are as pictured in the photos- beautiful. Breakfast is fantastic and the hotel manager was one of the most welcoming and helpful we’ve ever experienced. The location is a bit distant from restaurants and commercial areas, but that contributes to its peaceful charm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff muito atencioso. Café da manhã maravilhoso, com uma vista espetacular. Voltaria com certeza
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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Personel super freundlich. Fantastische Aussicht. Werde ich wieder besuchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful views, friendly staff and very central. A wonderful place to stay.. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb views from balcony and close to other viewpoints. Also short drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Otimo para casal.

O hotel é incrível, ótima localização e vista ótima!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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