Headlands House Guest Lodge

4.0 star property
Bayside guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Balcony
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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50 Coney Glen Drive, The Heads, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Eastern Head View Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisure Isle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pezula Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Knysna

Headlands House Guest Lodge places you steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and within a short 5-minute stroll of Eastern Head View Point. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Knysna guest house include Knysna Lagoon and within a 20-minute walk you'll find West Head View Point.

What's nearby

  • Eastern Head View Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leisure Isle - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Pezula Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Knysna Quays - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪34 Tapas & Oyster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪East Head Café - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Headlands House Guest Lodge

Bayside guesthouse with free breakfast and outdoor pool
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 round-trip 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 guest house.

  • 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 30-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 lift
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with premium satellite 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

Yep, Headlands House Guest Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Headlands House Guest Lodge?

The closest beach to Headlands House Guest Lodge is Brenton Beach (6.4 km).

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge have a pool?

Headlands House Guest Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Headlands House Guest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Headlands House Guest Lodge.

Does Headlands House Guest Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Headlands House Guest Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.