Marina Heydenrych is the Owner of Pearl View Guesthouse and Castle on the Heads. We aim to keep our guests informed. We strive in providing best food and services at all times.

34 Degrees south of the equator along the garden route lies the small town of Knysna. Perfectly situated on the World’s Famous Landmark – The Heads; you will find Pearl View Guest House overlooking the most dangerous river mouth between the Indian Ocean and the Lagoon We offer 5 rooms at Pearl View Guest House and an additional 5 rooms (Baroness Lettie, Duchess Monique, Sir Shane Gerald, Kaylee Island & Captain Travis) that guests can choose from at our sister establishment Castle on the Heads, located 990m from Pearl View. Our rooms range from luxury suites with either a mountain, sea or lagoon view. Guests are sure enjoy the aromas of freshly baked croissants, toast and all other confectioneries whilst a mouth watering breakfast is being prepared. With so many exciting activities and excursions in and around Knysna to enjoy our staff will be more than happy to assist in arranging your participation in any of these. Whether you’re on a well deserved holiday or even your honeymoon, you can be assured to receive only the best care and service at Pearl View that will have you wanting to return, time and again!

The town is a popular destination for both tourists and senior citizens entering retirement. Recently, the town has also become a preferred destination among golfers, as the town boasts several world class golf courses, including Pezula Golf Course, Simola Golf Course and the well established Knysna Golf Course situated on the lagoon. It is near the towns of Plettenberg Bay and George, where there are airports. Knysna is also home to Mitchell's Brewery although the company no longer brews beers in the town. The forest, rivers, estuary, and ocean surrounding the town are dotted with hiking trails and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Hikers, runners, kayakers, swimmers, and fishermen are known to be particularly fond of Knysna. Knysna hosts a variety of annual events, which draw local and international visitors alike. Such events include the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival in late June ; the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras at the end of May; the Knysna Speed Festival takes place in the first week of May, the highlight of the week being the Simola Hillclimb, currently sponsored by Jaguar South Africa.