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Just a 12-minute walk from Cony Glen Beach and 0.7 miles from Knysna the Heads, Castle On The Heads features accommodations in Knysna, with a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Each room comes with a patio. Featuring a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. The guest house offers certain units with sea views, and all units are fitted with a kettle. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fruit, juice, and cheese are available every morning at the guest house. Guests at Castle On The Heads will be able to enjoy activities in and around Knysna, like fishing and hiking. Guests can swim in the infinity pool, go snorkeling or cycling, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. Pezula Golf Club is 3.8 miles from the accommodation, while Simola Golf and Country Estate is 8.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 21 miles from Castle On The Heads.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Knysna, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved this place! Everything about it was amazing and the host, Lana, was wonderful! Also, dinner at sister guest house was a memory to be treasured with great food, venue and staff!
  • Adisa
    United States of America United States of America
    The views were incredible and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room opened up to a beautiful balcony and everything was just perfect.
  • Joswil
    South Africa South Africa
    What an amazing location. The most beautiful spot in Knysna. You have beautiful views of the ocean and the lagoon. Breakfast was included and on site and was absolutely delicious. While having breakfast and overlooking the lagoon we planned our...

Managed by Castle on the Heads

Company review score: 9.6Based on 118 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Guests Are Offered 5 Premium Suites. Each One Decorated In Its Own Spectacular Way. From Castle On The Heads, guests can enjoy panoramic ocean and lagoon views. Castle On The Heads is a beautiful Castle-Inspired Boutique Hotel-style property boasting with charming and elegant décor, spacious living and communal areas with tasteful works of art throughout the property. Breakfast Is Included In The Price and either served on-site or at our sister-property's on-site coffee shop, Pearl View Brew, whatever is most convenient to you. This will ensure a welcoming change of scenery daily where you can enjoy the exquisite views from this property.

Neighborhood info

Caste On The Heads is located in one of Knysna's most sought after areas - The Knysna Heads, offering scenic views, safety and clean surroundings.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Castle On The Heads
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Castle On The Heads takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Castle On The Heads accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Castle On The Heads of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Castle On The Heads

  • Guests staying at Castle On The Heads can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Castle On The Heads include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Castle On The Heads is 3.1 miles from the center of Knysna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Castle On The Heads may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Castle On The Heads offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Castle On The Heads. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Castle On The Heads is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.