Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Property highlights

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.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast
  • Cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Apartments with:

  • Pool with a view

  • Mountain view

  • Garden view

  • Sea view

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Deluxe King Room
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Deluxe King Room
323 feet²
Pool with a view
Private bathroom
Dishwasher
Barbecue
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Fireplace
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$130 per night
Price US$391
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Deluxe King Room
431 feet²
Sea view
Garden view
Mountain view
Pool with a view
Private bathroom
Dishwasher
Barbecue
Free WiFi
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Max adults: 2
US$145 per night
Price US$436
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Guests who stayed here loved

Masumi
Tunisia Tunisia
“The owner is very nice and the accommodation is well equipped and comfortable.”
Charlotte
United Kingdom 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 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”
Francesca
Switzerland 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 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 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!”
Lukas
Austria 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 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...”
Gregor
Germany Germany
“Great new boutique place in a great location in Simon's Town -- close to the famous Boulders Beach. Alexandra, the host, and her husband have redone a century-old heritage building and created an oasis. Facilities were excellent, including...”
Olav
Tanzania Tanzania
“We really enjoyed the location which is quiet but yet within walking distance to beach and town center. The property is full of charm and the garden and pool area is great for relaxing.”

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
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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

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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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.

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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.