• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Located in Simonʼs Town, in a historic building, 500 metres from Seaforth Beach, Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town is a recently renovated apartment with pool with a view and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the apartment complex, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. All units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms come with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Water's Edge Beach is 500 metres from the apartment, while Boulders Beach is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 39 km from Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town.

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)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Living room:
1 sofa 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
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Simonʼs Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Buitendag
    South Africa South Africa
    The view was spectacular!! Would definitely recommend!!
  • Trix
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean and comfortable. Very nice bed. They changed the fridge for a new one as the previous one did not work. Thanks for that!
  • Daisy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a gem of a place! Literally walking distance to Boulders Beach and down the road from other towns such as Kalk Bay/Fish Hoek. Alex the host could not have been more helpful! She made me feel so comfortable from the start and was so...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Alex and Nic

Company review score: 9.6Based on 63 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nic is an archaeologist and Alex is a project manager and works in the urban development realm. We bought Bonne Esperance to create a memorable experience for our guests, mixing history and our beautiful location, perched on the hillslope overlooking Seaforth and False Bay.

Property information

Welcome to Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town! The house is more than a hundred years old having been built in 1897 or 1904 and has had various iterations from being the Bonne Esperance Guest House to the Seaforth Hotel. We've spent the last year repairing and restoring the house bringing the grand old dame back to life. Accommodation on offer includes: 3 x self-catering studios; 3 x ensuite rooms which share the main house facilities. The main house can be booked out exclusively which means access to: 3 x ensuite rooms and exclusive use of the well equipped kitchen, parlour, dining room and deck.

Neighbourhood information

Situated 40km from the Cape Town City Centre, Bonne Esperance is located within the Seaforth area of Simon's Town. Simon's Town is a charming, naval village with many interesting historical buildings, museums, antique shops, quaint coffee houses and restaurants. It is surrounded by mountains and sea, ready for you to explore. Some of Cape Town's best attractions are close by such as Boulder's beach (600m or a 5 minute walk) and Cape Point (a 15 minute drive). Simon’s Town is a walking friendly town. Advisable to hire a car if you’d like to explore the Cape Peninsula. Public transport (buses and minibus taxis) is available as well as private taxis.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 04:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

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

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 1 year are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    1 - 4 years
    Cot upon request
    ZAR 150 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and older are allowed)


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town 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 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town

    • Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town is 0.7 miles from the centre of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town on this page.

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

    • Yes, Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Swimming Pool

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

    • Check-in at Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.