Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. South Africa hotel reviews
  3. Western Cape holiday rental reviews
  4. Simonʼs Town holiday rental reviews
  5. Reviews of Bougainvillea House - The Heart of Simonstown

Reviews of Bougainvillea House - The Heart of Simonstown

2 Rickett's Close, 7995 Simonʼs Town, South Africa

#25 of 34 Holiday rentals in Simonʼs Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 53 apartment reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Great property, close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Perfect location, spacious and clean!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Cosy and comfortable with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sleeper couch didn’t have linen pre made up for it and we had to go digging in the cupboards yet we were able to locate it. And to know the steep incline of the driveway before hand would have been nice as one traveller struggled getting in and out of the vehicle due to the incline due to age and fear of heights.

    Lovely property with stunning views.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic views

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Breathtaking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The entire place was magnificent. Definitely a must go. Quiet but close to the main road. Beautiful views. Just all around amazing.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely house in Simon'stown
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some more blankets would have been good as it was a cold weekend. Please put the hot water bottles in the bedroom cupboard as I only found them in the kitchen cupboard on the day that we left!!

    Great location, just near the Drosty steps to walk into town. Lovely views over the harbour from the upstairs deck. Very comfortable rooms and well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    9.0
    Lovely cosy little house, centrally located to the town, easy walking distance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not a big negative, but maybe consider putting a blind in the main bedroom bathroom? Great to see the view, however, with the neighbouring houses being on the same level, felt slightly exposed. Second bathroom toilet seat could be replaced. Otherwise it was a wonderful little house that my family enjoyed staying in.

    Loved the location and feel of the house, very homely and comfortable. Views over the bay were beautiful. Great to have a balcony to experience these views.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    8.0
    Lovely house, lovely view, great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We came at the end of the winter season and so the evenings/nights were fresh....some heating would have been welcome in the lounge.

    Lovely property very well located, with all the commodities. We will not hesitate to book it again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Liked the location close to all amenities,great view great place very comfy and cosy,check in and out easy

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    10
    A cozy stay in a comfy, well-located house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Very comfortable and well-laid out. Great location, close to the main shops and restaurants, yet just far enough to ensure a quiet night’s rest. Having both an open terrace and an undercover terrace is a bonus with Cape Town’s crazy weather. The owner is a pleasure to deal with.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    A Beautiful home in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property had no hair dryer Carpets needs steam cleaning No soap in bathrooms

    It was really cosy And has the best views

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent locations, very comfy beds, all you need within the house, beautiful views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    A Hiden Jewel
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Quality of the place, very central, secluded, safe, beautifull views, friendliness of the host

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    We had a ladies getaway and what a beautiful place this was. Would definitely be booking this place again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing about the property

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing

    Love the location,the view of the sea,harbour and town, love the style of the house and aspessialy the fire place!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    The house is very beautiful and cozy. There is everything you need inside for a comfortable life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view just awesome.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 19 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property with wonderful views. Very homely and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Garth was excellent, we had everything we wanted and more

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    8.0
    We had a very enjoyable visit. Facilities could do with an update.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The freezer was completely iced up and couldn't be accessed. No hairdryer which is not a train smash, but it would have been nice to know. Electric blankets would be a bonus. It was cold. A start up bag of firewood would have been nice. An ovenproof dish would have been useful.

    Breakfast wasn't included. Location was great convenient to all amenities.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and relaxed stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    As some other reviewers have mentioned previously the soft furnishings (carpets and sofa's) could do with some TLC or replacement but the ample soft furnishings made the house feel homely and cosy

    Wonderful stay at Bougainvillea House, the key instructions and property detail on arrival was very clear and easy to follow. The owner was very attentive via text and was quick and efficient to provide additional clean linen when required. BH is up a (slightly steep) but quiet lane off the main street. The surrounding houses with their white walls and flowing Bougainvillea gives the property a very Mediterranean feel. The house is old fashioned but has all the amenities needed for a short or long stay. The kitchen is spacious and again serves quick meals or a 3 course dinner prep being fully kitted. The lounge and enclosed verandah were perfect when the South Easterly blows as its sheltered and private yet gives a glimpse of the harbour below. It is an very quiet, secure and peaceful spot and only the birds and odd baboons create any noise. We stayed for 5 days during April and found the house and bedrooms as well as beds comfortable and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Awesome!!! Definitely will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    Cleanliness of the property. The host kept us informed of everything from the start right to the end of our stay. Peace and quiet and stunning views and very homely feel. Highly recommend Bougainvillea House.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Keep it up.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    na

    na

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    10
    Beautiful house with good views and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The elevated position gives it good views over Simon’s Town and False Bay. Although it is on a steep road it is easily navigated by car, just off the Main Street. The house is well equipped, spacious and clean. There is very good provision for load shedding periods with adequate lighting and ‘phone charging. An overall beautiful place with two balconies with sea views. Garth is a helpful and friendly host. We would recommend a short or long term stay at Bougainvillea House.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location in a spacious and comfortable villa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing.

    Great location & spacious property.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Our stay was great and the house was clean and neat. The view was amazing! Overall a lovely stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house was clean and neat. The view was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2023

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!