Headlands House Guest Lodge
50 Coney Glen Drive
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Why people book this hotel
“Loved everything about this Headlands House, the food, the view, the room - wond…”
“Comfortable communal lounge dinning area”
“Great place with the best view on the ocean, and very attentive staff”
“The spectacular view from our room and the amazing staff”
“BREAKFAST EXCELLENT Jono and Debbie great hosts and lots of valuable information…”
“The views are spectacular, with a nice freshly prepared made to oder breakfast”
“Stunning location and views”
“The location at the Knysna heads is fabulous”
“Beautiful views and clean room”
“The whole building was super clean and it felt like home from home”
Overview
Situated on a cliff, this lodge features an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean. It offers free Wi-Fi and has spacious guestrooms with furnished balconies. Rooms at the Headlands House Guest Lodge are bright and have elegant décor. They include a seating area, as well as tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom. In the morning, the lodge serves a full-English breakfast with fresh fruit on the sun terrace. Champagne can be enjoyed on the viewing deck. Staff provide information on nearby restaurants. Headlands House Guest Lodge is an ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route. Nearby leisure activities include whale watching, wine tasting and sailing. Free private parking is possible on site.
Traveller reviews
Silawu
couple
June 4, 2026
“Really enjoyed our stay, loved it.”
The views are beautiful. Place is very safe.
Lesley
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Everything
Nezhinets
family_with_children
May 18, 2026
Great place with the best view on the ocean, and very attentive staff
Kirsten
couple
April 30, 2026
Loved everything about this Headlands House, the food, the view, the room - wonderful!
Nnyalleng
couple
April 17, 2026
Everything...
Martin
couple
March 22, 2026
“An amazing stay with fabulous hosts”
The spectacular view from our room and the amazing staff.
Karin
couple
March 15, 2026
“Fantastic place to stay, amazing views and hosts are exceptional.”
Stunning location and views. BREAKFAST EXCELLENT Jono and Debbie great hosts and lots of valuable information about local attractions ETC. Comfortable communal lounge dinning area. Everything you need is available.
Clive
couple
February 20, 2026
“Great Sea views but poor bathroom”
Debbie the guest house manager was outstanding in every way and really made our stay special, she is a credit to the owners. Her & her staff were amazing ensuring that every base was covered throughout our stay. The views are spectacular, with a nice freshly prepared made to oder breakfast.
Elisabeth
extended_group
February 5, 2026
“Excellent!”
Excellent breakfast and service! Wonderful view and surroundings. Nice room with wonderful view. The staff tried always to fulfill our wishes.
Nazeema
couple
January 27, 2026
Stunning view from our spacious room and balcony. Breakfast was very good, muesli and omelette exceptional. Debbie was amazing. Thank you!
Mohlago
couple
January 26, 2026
The views from our room were incredible. It felt great to wake up to the sound of waves crashing at the heads. Our room was big and spacious. The service from Debbie and John was impeccable. They made sure we were comfortable and made recommendations for places to visit in Knysna.
Caroline
couple
January 18, 2026
“A fabulous stay at this wonderful guest house with spectacular views.”
We loved everything about Headlands House. The Elephant room was spacious and well equipped with the most spectacular view. Breakfast was delicious and we were really well looked after by Debs and John. The location at the Knysna heads is fabulous.
Faye
couple
January 14, 2026
“Helpful and kind host, beautiful room. Definitely would stay longer next time!”
Beautiful views and clean room.
Lore
couple
January 8, 2026
Beautiful sun deck, amazing location and views.
Zoe
solo_traveller
January 6, 2026
“A lovely stay!”
Debbie the host made the whole experience exceptional. She was incredibly kind and she was able to give me plenty of advice on where to go and what to see! My room had the most amazing views and everything I needed. The whole building was super clean and it felt like home from home. The breakfast was delicious with a great choice of items to choose from and attentive service from Debbie and her team.
Grace
family_with_children
January 1, 2026
The views of the ocean from the balcony. The bathroom is spacious and exquisite. The room was super clean.
saikiran
couple
December 28, 2025
Overall its good
Julie
extended_group
December 24, 2025
Location
Elna
couple
December 24, 2025
“Happy”
I loved it! From the moment of arrival until I left, every moment, was wonderful. Well done Happy Headlands House Team! You are exceptional.
Tito
couple
December 23, 2025
“Superb view and fantastic breakfast. Rooms and furnishig slightly old fashioned but very homey.”
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Massage, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Car hire, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double Room with Ocean and Lagoon Views - Coney Glen
This spacious suite includes a balcony with views of the Knysna Heads, the lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains.
Standard Double Room - Elephant
This spacious room includes a balcony with views of the Knysna Heads.
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View - Knysna Sea Horse
This twin/double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious twin/double room provides a private entrance, soundproof walls, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower.
Double or Twin Room with Sea View - Pansy Shell Room
This sea-facing room features a balcony overlooking the Fynbos and houses on The Heads. The room also includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV, as well as an under-counter fridge and microwave.
Double Room with Lagoon View - Birds View
This room has picturesque distant views of the Knysna lagoon, mountains and town. The private bathroom has a shower and a large spa bath.
Standard Double Room - Fynbos
This room includes a furnished balcony with views of the sea and the countryside. Please note that this room can accommodate a mattress on the floor.
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