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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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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 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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:

  • Tamara
    South Africa South Africa
    The view is amazing. Amanda and Walter just awesome. They clearly love what they do. Thank you both
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous views. Fantastic breakfast - even homemade warm muffins everyday. Amanda & Walter were great hosts, nothing was too much trouble. They recommended a few places for us to eat & we’re interested in our opinions to tell other guests.
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was in a great location with fantastic views from the both our bedroom and the area where you ate breakfast. The hosts were wonderful, offering great recommendations and were really personable! We loved the breakfast offering and how...

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • 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
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older 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 must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about A Boat House

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

    • Check-in at A Boat House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Room options at A Boat House include:

      • Twin
      • Double

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Live music/performance
      • Pub crawls
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool

    • A Boat House is 400 yards from the centre of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at A Boat House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.