Head over Hills

I have been blessed to stay at many great hotels and Safari lodges around the world. But my resent stay at Head over Hills was truly unique! Stunning View, amazing location, staff was world class, owner Martin was the highlight. He did go above and beyond to make our stay unique. This hotel has Hastens Bed’s and I sleept amazing, possible the best bed in the World ! Martin has a wine cellar that you need to come and try ! All from South Africa and I did not have high expectations as I live in California Wine Country but Martin the wine we tried was truly amazing. Please do your self this favor ! Go to Head over Hills spend some days you will really not regret it !!!

Head Over Hills is truly one of the best hotels I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying at! The location is simply sublime. The views from the hotel are truly stunning, think French Riviera! Apart from the excellent amenities and location, the service was top-notch. My special thanks to Solani and Webster for making our visit so incredibly special, and organizing a surprise for my father’s birthday. Their affable and genial demeanor, paired with their attention to detail made for a remarkable combo. Finally, the food was as delicious as it gets! For both breakfast and supper, the options were amazing. And of course, the wine option is as expansive and incredible as it gets. Thank you Head Over Hills!

We had a bespoke stay with a fantastic sleep in an Hästens bed. At Head over Hills everything is personalised, Therese, Martin and the team are hosts with hearts. This place is a jewel along the Garden Route which will remain on our pocket list

One of my MOST memorable lodging stays in my life! A number of factors made it VERY memorable. My wife and I stayed in one of the suites on the second floor above the pool during May 2023 and slept on a Luxury Hastens bed. One of the most comfortable beds I’ve encountered in my life. We checked in during the shoulder season and were one of the few guests staying in the hotel. The level of attentiveness to our needs by the management and staff was really nice and immediately made us comfortable and at home. A storm rolled in from the beautiful ocean and it rained for 3 out of the 4 days/nights we stayed there. The beautiful and serendipitous part of it all was that the owner, Martin, included us in some meals by a fire with his friends while the storm rolled in. His gracious hospitality is what elevated our stay there by being so inclusive. While we were able to take day trips out into the area, weather permitting, we looked forward to being back inside at the hotel due to the new friends we were meeting. We consider Martin a friend as a result and look forward to meeting him again the next time we stay in the months ahead and picking right back up where we left off. Also, his wine selection is off the charts and one of the best we’ve seen at a hotel. :-)

Hotel classifies itself as a luxury retreat, but is far from that. Our room wasn't proper cleaned in months. Everywhere dust and dead flies. I didn't want to walk in our room without shoes on. Rooms are small and outside no privacy. Furniture in the common areas definitely needs an upgrade, all is worn out. For people from the Netherland, the hotel is less than a Van der Valk hotel. The owner isn't as nice as well. We didn't feel very welcome when we went to have outside diner and returned in the evening to the hotel. Don't reserve a room here. There are better hotels, perhaps not with this view but with better service, better food and a better value for money.

I went this month with my family to stay at Head Over Hills, Knysna for 3 nights. HOH is a small boutique hotel which used to be a home. The hotel faces the breathtaking side of the Knysna Lagoon with the two heads. It's an expensive hotel but worth staying because of the view. The owner, personally comes to greet his customers. The staff is very friendly and accomodating. We had dinner two of the three nights we were there and the food was delicious. Each room had the veiw of the lagoon. We loved it!