Title: Residence William French Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Residence William French Travelers start their day with continental breakfast included at this Simon's Town retreat, then spend afternoons lounging by the outdoor pool with mountain views ## Photo gallery for Residence William French ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Residence William French (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/8dc5e593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Residence William French (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/b338fa8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View | Beach/ocean view - Residence William French (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/41c0cb87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![King Room with Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Residence William French (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/4e6e3f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Residence William French (Cape Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/92b4de0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Residence William French, a short walk from Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, offers guests a complimentary continental breakfast on the sunny terrace each morning. Relax on loungers by the pool in the afternoon and use the property's WiFi to plan your next South African adventure. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Laundry room £120 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=18303008&PinnedHotelID=18303008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View ![Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/63c30bfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Dining table Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Bathrobes - Sea view - 430 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for King Room with Sea View ![King Room with Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/74ca267d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Room with Sea View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Dining table Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Espresso maker - Sea view - 376 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for King room ![King room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/f7fb472a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Dining table Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Espresso maker - Sea view - 376 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe King Suite ![Deluxe King Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/4286f294.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe King Suite ### Highlights Balcony Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Dining table Flat-screen TV - Sea view - 592 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Queen Room with Garden View ![Queen Room with Garden View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18310000/18303100/18303008/823f1414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room with Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Dining table Flat-screen TV - Garden view - 391 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ## You may also like Ad ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/87000000/86830000/86828000/86827982/e806d17d_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Future Found Sanctuary, Luxury Boutique Hotel By NEWMARK Hout Bay - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews £475 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Future-Found-Sanctuary.h86827982.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-2-17&chkout=2026-2-18&rm1=a2®ionId=6046820&destination=Cape Town (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=-33.922012,18.423134&searchId=8d737506-be19-4da4-a1b4-66232fd715dd&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4280000/4272000/4271934/191af77d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-Residence-William-French.h18303008.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCape-Town-Hotels-Residence-William-French.h18303008.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, is home to Residence William French. Main Road and Longbeach Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boulders Beach and Table Mountain National Park. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Cape Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town.dx6046820) [View more Guest houses in Cape Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Guest-Houses.d6046820-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.20555%2C18.45441&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ebNeIXZ3rdVOVH5uP2yhEykcsMY=) 44 Dorries Drive Simon S Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975 ### What's nearby - ![Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910/a3a7d12c-3673-4b65-af05-0314ae614c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Table Mountain National Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Boulders Beach which includes a sandy beach, rugged coastline and marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066759/84f64800-da9f-4376-8264-3275d0c0fbd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boulders Beach 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Fisherman's Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Simon's Town Country Club 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Boulders Penguin Colony 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Simonstown Station 5 min drive - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant 18 min walk - Dixie's 8 min drive - Blue Door Coffee Roasters 8 min drive - Seaforth Restaurant 3 min drive - Harbourview Restaurant 4 min drive ## About this property ### Residence William French Upscale guest house near Boulders Beach At Residence William French, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage - Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and barbecues Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities, such as free WiFi and safes, as well as dining tables and sound-insulated walls. 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Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - No lift - Smooth flooring in room ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Chef service - Dining table - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Room service ### More - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay for free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 24-hour pool access Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Residence William French Guesthouse Cape Town Residence William French Guesthouse Residence William French Cape Town Residence William French Guest House Cape Town Resince William French Cape T William French Cape Town Residence William French Cape Town Residence William French Guesthouse Residence William French Guesthouse Cape Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Residence William French have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Residence William French? ### Is Residence William French pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Residence William French? ### What time is check-in at Residence William French? ### What time is check-out at Residence William French? ### Does Residence William French provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Residence William French located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Residence William French Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Heaven! Absolutely exquisite! Every detail is divine. The breakfast is of the highest quality. Unlike any other place I’ve stayed. William, Kate and the staff make you feel at home and that home is elegant and cozy. And the view is everything. Perfect location in between Cape Point and Muizenberg beach. A few minutes drive from Boulders beach. Highly recommend Residence William French! ##### Janet Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easily one of the best places we have ever stayed. Wonderful sceneries, friendly staff, excellent location. Outstanding breakfast and freshly cooked evening meal if you ask for it beforehand. Very spacious rooms and it is certainly home from home. It is an excellent base for the gateway to Cape Point, Boulder Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Car is essential for easy travel. ##### Dave Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elle 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Lovely view, safe and wonderful breakfast. William was a great host! ##### Elle Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Incredible view and home William and his crew were very welcoming and we loved the dogs! The driveway is a bit steep and there is no signage, so we were kind of confused when we first pulled in but the directions were on point. Beautiful home and view. We left before breakfast but were given delicious croissants to take with us. Would stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great experience on all levels Fantastic stay. Watched whales from the deck playing in the ocean. Only 10 minutts walk to the pingvins. Tips. Attend the sosial dinner with the other guest. Great food and great company. ##### Kristian Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Residence William French greatly exceeded our expectations! We made our booking there due to its close proximity to the Cape of Good Hope and Boulder’s Beach, excited about hiking and penguins. It turns out our experience at Residence William French rivaled our experiences at the Cape and with the penguins; it was fantastic! The residence is located in a quiet neighborhood, perched on a hillside with a stunning view of False Bay. The property is impeccably decorated, comfortable, and welcoming. Our dinner and breakfast there were beautifully and thoughtfully prepared, and delicious, on par with the best meals we’ve had in Cape Town. William is the perfect host. We were sad to leave, wishing we’d booked more nights there. ##### Brent Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henri 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is without question the best B&B we’ve rented. 1) Location: we woke up every morning to the sight of the infinity pool overlooking the ocean, as the water glistened under the rising sun. 2) Service: they were attentive, caring, and their response time was speedy. You felt like you had gone home to visit your favorite relatives. The best part about the service was the tiny fur babies that greeted us on arrival and checked on us every morning. 3) Cleanliness and decor: this is the first time I’ve stayed at a B&B and did not feel the need to sanitize the entire flat before getting settled in. The decor screamed ‘glamorously comfortable’. Old world met new world in proportions that were just right enough to make the room a statement piece of its own, fit for a showcased home. 4) Food: thanks to them, I think I’m carrying around an extra 4 pounds. Little homemade pastries, freshly made, always seemed to find their way into our room, hands, and mouths. The breakfast spread was irresistible. On our last day William made Mona, a Spanish bread traditionally served during Easter, that was his grandmother’s culinary treasure. Not only was it delicious, but knowing that we got to enjoy a piece of his family history was priceless. Thank you for an amazing ‘Cape-cation’. We will always stay here whenever we visit Cape Town. ![Yea time is sacred, and they honored that….](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cc8c3cde-bb14-4114-9f5c-cc85dd38a51e-1760603846097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The decor….the ambiance…..](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/35640d59-31cd-4f1d-a9d0-02917003098f-1760603844952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The view overlooking the ocean was nothing short of breathtaking….](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6a7ecb0d-66c2-42bf-b15b-b4a842de85af-1760603840795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![One of the many delicious pastries made for us during our stay….](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6170fc56-a3bc-412d-ba20-59d162f02af7-1760603843838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Henri Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna 19 Jan 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a wonderful stay at William French - lovely interior, loveley view and the best service! Looking forward to come back! ##### Anna Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Muhammad 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Owner does not allow late check in. We were charged for dinner despite cancellation ahead of time. Single entrance for all guests shered by owner. No private entrance. There are no penguins on the beach next to this residence. It is over 5 km drive from there. ##### Muhammad Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffrey 29 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Amazing food, service and view. ##### Geoffrey Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian 22 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, sehr saubere, grosszügige, moderne und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer mit tollem Blich vom Hang auf das Meer. Sehr gutes WLAN, tolles Frühstück mit viel selber gebackenem. Die Unterkunft ist absolut zu empfehlen und in den top 3 der tollen Unterkünfte, die wir auf unserer 1-monatigen Reise durch Südafrika besucht haben. Die letzten 10m der Zufahrt zum Haus sind sehr steil (herausfordernd) aber machbar. ##### Adrian Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fridolin 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Definitiv eine 11 von 10! Atemberaubendes Haus, tolle Gastgeber und hervorragende Lage - paradiesisch! ##### Fridolin Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roman 16 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### amazing view Super,super,super , obsługa, śniadanie ,basen ##### Roman Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place is heaven. William has made this a slice of paradise in every way, from the details of the amenities with luxurious finishes, to his amazing cooking, and overall being an excellent host. We left our last night in Cape Town open and while traveling were told about this property by another couple. They were oozing about how wonderful this place was. We were able to book and were not disappointed. We only stayed for one night, but we will be back for an extended trip. This place cannot be described with only words. It's just magnificent. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena 23 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exceeding all expectations From the first moment at welcome to an emotional farewell after a week we felt like part of the William’s Family. We couldn’t wish more from this gorgeous place - from the breathtaking location on the hill with the spectacular view over False Bay to the uniquely decorated rooms, the infinity-pool and last but not least - the delicious breakfasts and dinners - everything made with love from scratch. Janine, William, Florence and the other members of the ”family”, you all made us really feel at home. We have travelled a lot, but never experienced such a fantastic hostess ship and a guest house offering nothing but the best. If you plan to go to Simon’s Town, you can’t miss this heavenly place or Williams gourmet dinners. We can strongly recommend this guest house ##### Lena Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 17 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Delightful Absolutely delightful stay with William in his beautiful home. His attention to detail and enthusiasm is second to none ![Breakfast platter - also delicious fruit salad, granola and yogurt then croissant, bread and selection of home made jams. Scrummy! ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A83ED5A731E23A7786729BB212D56F9FA4CBBA351581920189788.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mary Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wonderlust0628, Houston 28 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything about this property was beautiful and romantic. The views are stunning. The property is beautifully maintained. The staff think of every detail and THE FOOD! The included breakfast is delicious. If you have a chance to have William cook, take it! It will be fantastic. We haven’t stopped talking about this place since we left. ##### Wonderlust0628 Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Top Anlage, super Gastgeber Hier gibt es nichts zu beanstanden. Nur zu empfehlen ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Azadeh 11 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bästa hotellet vi bott på! Fantasktiskt hotell! Bästa utsikt service frukost och middagar William lagade till oss! Älskade vårt rum! Tusen Tack för all service och vänlighet! Personalen var så hjälpsamma och otroligt snälla. Bästa hotell nånsin! ##### Azadeh Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Een top accommodatie! William en zijn personeel doen hun best om het zo thuis mogelijk voor je te maken. Mooie, ruime, nette kamers, heerlijk zwembad, nogmaals een geweldige service! Een ontbijt waar je u tegen zegt! En van woensdag tot zondag serveren ze ook diner, wat een absolute aanrader is! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marion 22 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hébergement au top ! Tout était parfait ! Rien à redire ! Nous avons même etait surclassé ! La chambre décorée avec beaucoup de goût, spacieuses, propre et le lit trés confortable ! Une super vue! Le petit-déjeuner délicieux ! Et l'hôte au petit soins ! Je recommande cet hébergement sans hésitation ! ##### marion Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### AuroreV, Toronto 12 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stunning property overlooking the ocean. Janice was amazing organizing our dinner before our arrival and Grete was an fantastic host taking really good care of us. Thank you so much! ##### AuroreV Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cat 11 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing stay, incredible views, highly recommend. Incredible, photo's don't do it justice, amazing hospitality, breakfast was amazing! Would 100% recommend. ##### Cat Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is an excellent boutique hotel one can find in Simon's Town. Especially, if you're visiting Cape Point, this is the place to stay. The property is gorgeous, the rooms are spacious and their breakfast is unforgettable. Moreover, the pool on the terrace and the view are priceless. I should also add that William and Janine are great hosts, attentive to every detail and very helpful. Thank you both! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful boutique hotel, with excellent food. Book for dinner if you can! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ---