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Crown on the heads

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Knysna

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4 Glen View Rd, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Head View Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Leisure Isle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Vista Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cinema suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Knysna

Heart of Knysna.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Also, Eastern Head View Point is within half a mile (1 km) and West Head View Point is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastern Head View Point - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leisure Isle - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Brenton Beach - 28 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt & Petal - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bosuns Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cofee Crafft - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 South - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Crown on the heads

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Knysna
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Crown on the heads. Self parking is free.

This Knysna hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Crown on the heads offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Knysna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crown on the heads to the airport?

Crown on the heads is 26.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crown on the heads have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crown on the heads.

How close is Crown on the heads to the beach?

This hotel is 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 14 mi (37-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crown on the heads offer free breakfast?

Crown on the heads offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Crown on the heads?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Crown on the heads?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Crown on the heads?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crown on the heads have a pool?

Crown on the heads features an outdoor pool.

Does Crown on the heads have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crown on the heads have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crown on the heads to downtown Knysna?

Crown on the heads is 3.2 mi away from Knysna.

Crown on the heads Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of the Knysna heads was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class highly recommended

Excellent service in a first class room Quiet just how we like it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to catch one’s breath and recharge after a busy day
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property smelled of cigarette smoke. The room had hairs on the bedroom floors, shower floor, and what appeared to be body hair on the bench at the foot of the bed. We left and found different lodging for the night. We were still charged full price for the night and room after expressing our concerns and complaints to the owner/ manager.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views

It would’ve been nice to have Wi-Fi I couldn’t watch anything on the tvs and I am incredibly jet lagged- I also couldn’t download the app to screen play due to lack of Wi-Fi the data wasn’t strong enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic placd
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mmabatho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome property with amazing views, would go back there for the food and very friendly staff.. 10/10 for me
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great spot on East Head

Lovely location with amazing view. Quiet, well appointed rooms and common areas. Staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Musiiwa Theophelus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Que vista

Estadia incrível. A vista do quarto é de tirar o fôlego. Tudo muito bem planejado e organizado.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dirty room, bad service, dubios management

We booked a room with a king-size bed and were given a room with a queen-size bed. The room had a lot of hair on the floor and didn't look very clean. The welcome gift as a gold member was also missing. Various items ran out at breakfast and were no longer available. As the hotel only has two rooms with a king-size bed, the owner (Lesego) promised to refund us the difference in the room price. To date, the amount has not been refunded and we have not received a reply to emails or Whatsapp regarding the outstanding refund. This all points to a very dubious management, which is why we can only advise not to book this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bastian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the top.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une vue spectaculaire un accueil chaleureux rien à dire de cette merveilleuse expérience ! Le petit déjeuner était frais et bon! Bref extra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

World class!

The most beautiful accommodation in Knysna by far. Everything about this place is perfect. The service is world class, all the staff are incredibly professional, service minded, friendly and knowledgeable. World class breakfast every morning made by the best! The owner of this establishment can be immensely proud of Lawrence, David and the ladies(I wish I could have taken them all home with me). We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022