Head Over Hills

Name: Head Over Hills
Address: Knysna Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, Knysna, Western Cape, ZA

Boutique Hotel Knysna · Western Cape

About

5-star luxury boutique hotel accommodation on the edge of Knysna Heads in Knysna, South Africa, with 8 en-suite bedrooms and views of the iconic Heads.

Accommodation

Eight en-suite bedrooms named Elephant, Captain's, Whale, Seahorse, Viewpoint, Pansy Shell, Dolphin, and Oyster, all furnished with handcrafted Hästens beds from Sweden. Most rooms feature private balconies and king-sized beds; some include sauna and spa baths.

Facilities

Private chef-prepared à-la-carte menus available for lunch and dinner (1–3 courses), gourmet breakfast included, wine cellar with tastings, infinity pool, massage and beauty treatments, conference facilities, and fine dining room with deck seating.

Location & Surroundings

Positioned on the iconic Knysna Heads in the Garden Route region, ideal for whale and dolphin watching. Outeniqua Mountains visible from some rooms. Golf courses within 1.5 hours include Pezula Championship Course, Simola, and Knysna Golf Club. Coney Glen Beach 800m away.

Rooms

Elephant Suite

Premier ground-floor suite of 54m² with open-plan design and deck access. Features privacy glass, sauna, large shower, deck couches and loungers, leather chairs, and indoor fireplace. Views of the oce

Captain's Suite

21m² luxury suite with stunning ocean and sunset views from a private balcony. Features spa bath with full-width stacker doors opening to the bedroom and an indoor fireplace.

Whale Suite

19m² king-bedded suite on the upper eastern corner with panoramic ocean views of the Knysna Heads and Outeniqua Mountains. Features an open-plan bathroom and spacious deck with sun loungers and chairs

King x 1

Seahorse Suite

Intimate mini-suite of 22m² with ocean and lagoon views. Open-plan design with balcony loungers, open-plan bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Viewpoint Room

15m² corner room on the western side with panoramic views of the Knysna Heads and ocean. Features queen bed, open-plan bathroom, and balcony with deck chairs and sun loungers.

Queen x 1

Dolphin Room

15m² ocean-facing room with king-sized bed convertible to twin configuration. Features en-suite open-plan bathroom and private balcony overlooking the ocean.

King x 1

Oyster Room

15m² ground-floor room with super queen-size bed. Features side views of Knysna Heads and ocean, a balcony and deck chairs facing the lagoon entrance, and an open-plan en-suite bathroom with separate

Queen x 1

Pansy Shell Room

15m² room with twin beds convertible to king on request. Features a private sea-facing balcony with sunset views and an en-suite open-plan bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Twin x 2

Location

Address

Knysna Heads, Knysna, Western Cape

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Features

5-star Rated Wheelchair Accessible Suite Available Only Hotel In Africa With Hästens Beds In Every Room Can Be Booked Exclusively As A Private Villa For Groups Award-winning Diners Club Wine List Haute Grandeur Prime Location Hotel Award Panoramic Views Of Knysna Heads, Ocean, And Lagoon Solar-panel Heated Swimming Pool

Activities

Wine Tasting Hiking Whale Watching Golf Mountain Biking Cycling Dolphin Watching Beach Visits Sailing Trail Running Picnics Wildlife Experiences Sunset Lagoon Cruises

Amenities

Wi-Fi Swimming Pool Restaurant Bar Conference Facilities Wine Cellar Sauna Sundeck Treatment Room Dining Room

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Rheenendal 14km Sedgefield 23km Plettenberg Bay 30km Hoekwil 41km Uniondale 43km Wilderness 44km