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Located 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 3.7 mi, while Cape Town is 14 mi away. A car rental service and free private parking are also available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Willem
    South Africa South Africa
    Spectacular view lovely place and superb breakfast with very friendly staff,Marion and hubby really friendly and helpful
  • Walter
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location, very clean & staff were delightful.
  • Fiona
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfasts were wonderful - especially the delicious pancakes. The locale was fantastic - a peaceful sanctuary up in the heights of Simonstown, with spectacular views

Area info

Amenities of A Boat House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    A Boat House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted A Boat House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform A Boat House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to the 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.

    FAQs about A Boat House

    • Check-in at A Boat House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from A Boat House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at A Boat House include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • A Boat House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Walking tours
      • Horseback riding
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Live music/Performance
      • Bar crawls
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming pool

    • The prices at A Boat House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • A Boat House is 1,150 feet from the center of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.