Reviews of Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town
238 Queens Road, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewFabulous place with such character and perfectly placed to just walk to see the penguins at Boulders beach before the bus-loads arrived. Take your swimmers as the beaches were just divine and worth a dip on a sunny day. Alex was so accommodating. Fab breakfast too.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt’s a beautiful house. Perfectly located. Walking distance to see the penguins and town. The owner was super nice and friendly. Can’t recommend this place enough. I would rate them 20
I liked everything
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPersonal hosting, made to feel very welcome
Would have been nice to have electric blanket and a heater to warm room up in winter, the fireplace was lovely but not that effective at heating the room.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery good
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe property has a lot character and history and is beautiful to explore some of the original features which still exist.
Just a bit chilly in the cold snap with only the fire place for heating, but not too much of a bother.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCommunication before arrival was friendly and clear. The place was easy to find, and I was warmly greeted as soon as I arrived. I was shown around and given helpful tips on where to go and how to get there. The host was incredibly warm and welcoming - I instantly felt like I was on holiday! I will definitely be going back to stay, 1 night wasn't enough.
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewComfortable, great team, great location
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect - we had a warm welcome from Alex who owns this incredible house. The place looks even better in real life than on pictures!
The breakfast is good - maybe a croissant and some (homemade) bread would make this even better.
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery close to the penguins, spacious, classic old style building, easy walk to restaurants, the breakfast snacks were appreciated and it was great to be able to make coffee!
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Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe hospitality, thank you Alex
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Reviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewAlex (owner) is so welcoming and felt right at home; the common areas are so beautiful and peaceful; lovely breakfast and super well located (15min walk to downtown, restaurants)
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room was big and had a large bay window with a beautiful view. Beach towels, mat and bag were provided. Bottled Water was available for free. We could help ourselves from the fridge in the kitchen.
There was no door leading to the ensuite toilet and shower.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful historical building, lovely furnishings
The ancient windows did loud & creepy noises during the night, probably due to strong winds … impossible to sleep
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
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