Name: Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town
Address: 238 Queens Road, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa, 238 Queens Road, Western Cape, 7975, South Africa
Rating: 9.3

Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town

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

About this property

Beachfront Location: Bonne Esperance in Simon's Town offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or enjoy the lush garden and terrace. Comfortable Accommodation: The apartment features a recently renovated interior housed in a historic building. Each unit includes a private bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, and free WiFi. Convenient Amenities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and free on-site private parking. Nearby Attractions: Seaforth Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Cape Point lies 23 km from the property. Other attractions include Chapman's Peak (19 km) and Table Mountain (46 km). Cape Town International Airport is 39 km distant.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Deluxe King Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe King Studio 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe King Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe King Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe Studio 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe Queen Studio 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Deluxe Villa Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 1 large double bed Bedroom 3 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

Guests who stayed here loved

Masumi

Tunisia

“The owner is very nice and the accommodation is well equipped and comfortable.”

Charlotte

United Kingdom

“Fabulous place with such character and perfectly placed to just walk to see the penguins at Boulders beach before the bus-loads arrived. Take your swimmers as the beaches were just divine and worth a dip on a sunny day. Alex was so accommodating....”

Ritesh

Australia

“It’s a beautiful house. Perfectly located. Walking distance to see the penguins and town. The owner was super nice and friendly. Can’t recommend this place enough. I would rate them 20”

Katie

United Kingdom

“The property has a lot character and history and is beautiful to explore some of the original features which still exist.”

Francesca

Switzerland

“Everything was perfect - we had a warm welcome from Alex who owns this incredible house. The place looks even better in real life than on pictures!”

Natalie

Australia

“Very close to the penguins, spacious, classic old style building, easy walk to restaurants, the breakfast snacks were appreciated and it was great to be able to make coffee!”

Benjamin

Germany

“We loved every second being here and felt very welcomed, although we could just stay for one night! The rooms and interior are super stylish! Alex is a wonderful host! We would come back anytime!”

David

United Kingdom

“They have done a great job of restoring the property in an old/new Cape style - just what we wanted. Everything works. The breakfasts were good and "hand cooked", plus fresh ground coffee. You can also store your own food/drink in their fridge if...”

Lukas

Austria

“Wonderful apartment in Simon's Town. Only 5 minutes to Boulders Beach and a short walk into the center of Simon's Town. Beautiful property and rooms.”

Shelize

South Africa

“This gem situated in the heart of Simon’s Town is easy accessible, close (walking distance) from all amenities, with a wonderful view and garden. Neat, clean, with the most thoughtful finishing touches. Our hosts Alex & Nic made us feel right at...”

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 Alex and Nic

Company review score: 9.8Based on 193 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

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 accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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.