Name: Residence William French
Address: 44 Dorries Drive Simon's Town, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa, 44 Dorries Drive Simon's Town, Western Cape, 7975, South Africa
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £89 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.8

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Residence William French

44 Dorries Drive Simon's Town, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

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Located 600 metres from Frank's Beach, Residence William French offers pool with a view, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Set on the beachfront, this property features a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bath and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with sea or mountain views. The units feature a wardrobe. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Fishermans Beach is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Windmill Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 41 km from Residence William French, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Simonʼs Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Deluxe King Suite

1 extra-large double bed

Deluxe Queen Room

1 large double bed

King Room with Sea View

1 extra-large double bed

King Room

1 large double bed

Queen Room with Garden View

1 double bed

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

10.0

Facilities

9.7

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Value for money

9.6

Location

9.6

Free WiFi

9.4

High score for Simonʼs Town

See what guests loved the most:

Waldak
Ireland
“We had the pleasure of spending one night at Residence William French in March. From the moment we arrived Primrose made us feel at home and did everything in her power to make our stay special. Dinner was a very romantic affair and the food was...”
Mathijs
Belgium
“The view, the attention to detail, the food. Everthing was just perfect. Highly recommend.”
Stephanie
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was amazing, great views. Wonderful decor, delicious dinner in a very chilled out location. Was great to walk to see the penguins”
Rolf
Germany
“A stay of excellence. Interior design spectacular. A fantastic host. Very delicious dinner of highest quality. Thank you for a wonderful stay.”
Marianne
Canada
“Wonderful Location and Views. We loved the pool and the unique style of the property. The staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Evening meals were delicious!”
Steve
United Kingdom
“Absolutely great host , with a beautiful and great attention to detail . Had two fabulous evening meals cooked by William who is an amazing chef..All the staff were friendly and helpful .Wish we could have stayed longer…”
Casper
Denmark
“Fantastic views overlooking the entire bay, nice and spacious rooms, the infinity pool, very very homey feeling, plenty of privacy if you wish, excellent service and above all William’s unbelievable homemade food.”
Sonja
Germany
“Excellent location, nice interior, delicious breakfast, relaxed atmosphere and an amazing view from the terrace! Just perfect!”
Karen
United Kingdom
“Beautiful view, great pool , a most gorgeous home . William’s attention to detail was unique and charming. The most idyllic setting . We had probably one of our most delicious meals cooked by William , very romantic. Primrose and Angela...”
Gottfried
Austria
“It was just fabulous. The location is great. Sunrise we could see out of the bed. William is a host with a big heart and this you can feel everywhere, especially in his delicious food. We surely will come back.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by William

Company review score: 10Based on 141 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

When I dreamed this guest house I imagined evenings with friends mingling with guests - each of whom at that magical moment just before they arrive hold all the promise and possibility of new stories and fresh friendships - and even neighbours who’ve simply decided there’s something better cooking next door … This is intended to be a real guest house, not the loveless, over-stylised impersonal service of a boutique hotel. This is my home, where the door is always open and there’s always space at the table for one more. I am in my forties, originally from France which I left in my twenties. Since then I have lived alternatively in the UK and South Africa. After a break down in my marriage in the UK, I decided to come back to sunny South Africa to realise an old dream: Running my own guest house. I have worked just about all my life in the hospitality industry but more in restaurants. My big achievement was to work with Franck Dangereux as his front of house manager for La Colombe restaurant. I see this new venture as a life style not a profession, I just love receiving house guests, entertaining them and making them feel really special!!

Property information

Situated about a kilometre away from the famous Boulders Beach and its penguins, the property is perched on the hill with magnificent views of False bay. Four out of the 5 rooms are with sea views. The residence has just been fully renovated to high standards with the addition of an infinity pool. We try to have as little house rules as possible to enable our guests to relax and enjoy themselves providing that other guests, staff and the premises are respected. You wanna sleep in and enjoy a late breakfast, no problem. On a bed and breakfast basis we can cook lunches, dinners or prepare picnic baskets on request. We want you to feel like you are visiting friends or family when you come to us. To promote peace, tranquility and relaxation we only cater for adults. We do have a resident pet, Francesca, who is a old lady staffy. Should you be allergic or just not keen on our 4 legged friends please let us know as we can contain her to private quarters.

Neighbourhood information

From here, there is a wide array of fabulous things to do. The beach is in walking distance (I will even deliver a picnic basket to you if that pleases you), there are golf courses, diving club, hiking trails. Muizenberg is famous for it's surfing. The Constantia Valley wine route is 20 minutes down the road. Cape point nature reserve is a few kilometres away. Then, if you venture a little further, Cape town, the winelands are just a little drive away.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Residence William French
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

House rules

Residence William French takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Residence William French accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Residence William French 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
The prices at Residence William French may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Residence William French offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Beachfront
- Horse riding
- Bike tours
- Swimming Pool
- Walking tours
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Beach
Room options at Residence William French include:
- Suite
- Double
Residence William French is 1.5 miles from the centre of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Check-in at Residence William French is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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