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About this property
Situated above historical Simon's Town with extensive views along False Bay, this guest house offers elegantly decorated rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi. It features a indoor, solar-heated pool. A Boat House has spacious, luxuriously decorated rooms in a nautical theme with soft blue-and-white tones. Each room has a private entrance, a microwave and a tea/coffee maker. All rooms have a balcony where you can enjoy amazing sea views A full English breakfast is available daily. Guests can visit Stellenbosch and Paarl for wine tasting on famous wine estates. Constantia Wine Route is a 25-minute drive away. Located only 5 minutes away from the famous Boulders Beach, the hotel is the ideal place to watch the penguins or the whales play in the bay. You can also choose from a variety of activities, including boat trips, fishing, and scuba diving in Simon's Town. Boulders Beach is 6 km, while Cape Town is 22 km away. A car rental service and free private parking are also available on site.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Deborah
South Africa
“Beautiful views, delicious breakfast, friendly hosts” - Williams
South Africa
“Clean..relaxing..good service..Amanda and Walter excellent hosts..” - Jackie
South Africa
“The views, the Cosy rooms, the patios, the indoor pool, the privacy, the great team who run it. Special thanks to Mandy, Walter and team.” - Brody
Hong Kong
“Lovely breakfast, very nice staff and great view !” - Angelika
Australia
“Beautiful views over the bay and charming decorations. Great breakfast and very friendly, helpful staff.” - Lisa
South Africa
“Magnificent views, lovely attention to detail in our room. Breakfast was consistently superb for 9 mornings. We had a wonderful break, and Walter and Amanda were warm and welcoming hosts.” - Anton
South Africa
“View is amazing Breakfast was exceptional Place was very clean Hosts was very friendly and helpful” - Lucie
United Kingdom
“Great views over the harbour and across the bay. The building was very stylish and Carmen and her staff were so helpful and friendly.” - D
South Africa
“Friendly and welcoming host and hostess. Very informative on the button about local cuisine and sight-seeing. Delicious breakfasts, beautiful best views of Simonstown. Definitely recommend this as the place to stay in Simonstown. I will...” - Eleanor
United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay and wished we could spend more time there. The owners are lovely and friendly, the decor very cute, and the breakfast was delicious. Loved the welcome sherry gift too.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform A Boat House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.