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Headlands House Guest Lodge

Property class: 4
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Knysna guest house

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A balcony with a wooden table set for two, overlooking a coastal landscape with cliffs and the sea.
A round wooden table set for dining with white tableware, including plates, cups, and cutlery, on a bamboo mat.
A living room with a view of the ocean, wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a vase of flowers.
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, overlooking a coastline with a clear view of the ocean.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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50 Coney Glen Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Head View Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden Route National Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Eastern Head View Point. Garden Route National Park and Knysna Lagoon are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastern Head View Point - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Garden Route National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leisure Isle Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cornuti - ‬12 min walk

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.

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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

  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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 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
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 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. 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.

Property class

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Headlands House Guest Lodge to the airport?

Headlands House Guest Lodge is 22.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Headlands House Guest Lodge on Sep 1, 2026 start from $160, including 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.

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Headlands House Guest Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Headlands House Guest Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (10-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 13.9 mi (40-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Headlands House Guest Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

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

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

Is there free parking at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge have a pool?

Headlands House Guest Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Headlands House Guest Lodge to downtown Knysna?

Headlands House Guest Lodge is 3.2 mi away from Knysna.

Headlands House Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel und Nikl

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Verified traveler

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Präg

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Valentin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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