Headlands House Guest Lodge

Dramatic sea, lagoon and cliff views from every window. Uniquely situated on the highest point of the famous Knysna Heads, Headlands House offers breathtaking views.

Headlands House is managed with uncompromising quality of service and attention to detail. We will advise you on your day trips and ensure that you will get the most out of the beautiful Garden Route. Excellent restaurants, shopping, golf courses and local attractions are all a few minutes drive from the Heads.

For complete relaxation and comfort, Headlands House is the perfect escape for a romantic sojourn and an ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route.

Our luxury guest house in Knysna offers guests access to a private lounge, bar and a stunning cliff-edge swimming pool. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair, served whilst dolphins and whales frolic, or yachts slip silently out between the Heads.

Six luxury en-suite rooms, with private balconies, capture the majestic Heads, the mighty Indian Ocean and a romantic fairy-tale view of the Knysna Lagoon and Outeniqua Mountains. Crisp percale cotton sheets and rich fabrics throughout offers our guests comfortable elegance. A truly special guest house. Our rates are quoted per person sharing, per night and include a Deluxe Continental Breakfast.

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Reviews

"Knysna"

20 March 2021

"Amazing guesthouse. Debbie is such a wonderful hostess."
"Overnight Stay : 21-12-2015"

05 January 2016

"<div>We can thoroughly recommend this B & B as we werewarmly welcomed on arrival, shown to our Elephant room, which has an amazing view of theKnysna heads. The room was exceptionally clean and well appointed as was the bathroom.</div><div></div><div>The breakfast was really excellent with a good variety and cleanliness.</div><div></div><div>The checkout was smooth and efficient.</div><div></div><div>We can really recommend this B & B</div><div></div><div>Dennis and Isabel Cress</div>"
"Stunning views"

17 September 2015

"The view from Coney Glen lived up to all the reviews we read. The location of the house on the Headlands looking down into the beach is ipanoramic. Neil and Lydia were charming hosts and made us feel very welcome. The room is spacious and the view from the king sized bath is special. Highly recommended."
"Stunning View"

26 September 2014

"Stunning setting with friendly hosts. Room tastefully furnished with a very comfortable bed."
"Amazing views, great hosts"

03 September 2014

"Had a lovely stay at Headlands House. The views are incredible and the hosts are very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended."
"Excellent!"

15 July 2014

"We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, bed comfortable and breakfast delicious. Talia and her team really was incredible and we will definitely be back. We stayed in the Coney Glen suite and it has breathtaking ocean views and a large bathroom - lots of space! See you again soon Headlands House!"
"Magnificent Views and Friendly Staff"

07 July 2014

"We have stayed in many places before, but nothing comes close to the spectacular views we had at the Headlands House. The views from Coney Glen bedroom and bathroom surpassed all our expectations. The views at the breakfast table absolutely amazing. Nothing sounds so good like a sound of waves splashing against the rocks early in the morning. We got to see from a distant purpose, I had no idea that there is something like that.Jean was absolutely fantastic, she made reservations for dinner for me and my wife at a very lovely restaurant. She's knows what her clients want and always willing to go an extra mile. I will absolutely recommend Headlands House Guest Lodge to my friends when visiting Knysna."
"Simply awesome"

06 May 2014

"Absolutely amazing views with the beach nearby and one of the most scenic places I have ever been. Paradise in South Africa - simply put, I love it."
"Great location, nice team"

28 December 2013

"While it was a little hard to find the lodge (No. 50 seemed to be at the wrong end of the street), it is a lovely house with spectacular views in all directions. The team is friendly and responsive. The location is great for quick walks to secluded, beautiful beaches and lookouts across the bay and channel."
"Wonderful"

27 November 2013

"Wonderful views and a comfortable bedroom. Breakfast very mediocre given the cost of the room..."
"headlands House a definite must to visit"

10 July 2013

"Headlands House was absolute bliss. The accommodation was fantastic, everything met our expectations. The spectacular views from our bedroom and bathroom surpassed all expectations and was absolutely stunning. The staff led by Jean was professional and very accommodating. From the time that we arrived to the time that we left we were afforded nothing but the best service. Jean provided us with a list of all the best places to eat and also gave us some terrific ideas of places to visit and to see in Knysna. Nothing was too much effort for Jean, from having our DSTV service promptly restored to mailing our cell phone charger that was left behind.Jean you are one in a million and the way that we were treated by you made our stay even more memorable. Joanne was also great and she makes one mean breakfast and she can give Wimpy a run for their money any day.Jean I really hope our paths will cross again on our next visit to Knysna as there is no question as to whether we will return it is more a question of when.Thanks for everything you are the BEST!"
"AWESOME WEEKEND!"

25 May 2009

"Bethanie greeted us with such a warm welcome, and the weekend was absolutely divine. We were guided to all the right places in Knysna for dinners and also the best people for wood procurement. <br/>Meeting Tania on our last morning was a real pleasure!<br/><br/>Definitely , we will be visiting again.<br/><br/>many thanks,<br/><br/>Carol."
"Fantastic!"

07 January 2008

"We stayed at other Guest houses along the Garden Route as well and Headlands came out tops. The setting is picturesque, the rooms lovely and the staff friendly. We will definitely be visiting again!"
"Very good"

17 July 2007

"Found hospitality and accommodation to be very good and enjoyed our stay."