Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town

–Excellent location – show map
+153 photos
Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful
  • 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 Accommodations: 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 14 mi from the property. Other attractions include Chapman's Peak (12 mi) and Table Mountain (29 mi). Cape Town International Airport is 24 mi distant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

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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1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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1 queen bed
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1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lenka
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Everything was great. Wished we were staying for more than one night. Property has great location, walking distance to town and the Boulders beach. Private parking on site, the room has everything you could need. Hot water bottles were a nice...”
Emilia
United States United States
“Alex (owner) is so welcoming and felt right at home; the common areas are so beautiful and peaceful; lovely breakfast and super well located (15min walk to downtown, restaurants)”
Shana
United States United States
“Alex was a wonderful hostess. Everything advertised on Booking.com was accurate. The room was very clean, the bed really comfortable, the location couldn't have been better and everything I wanted to know Alex was more than happy to share with me....”
Euclides
United States United States
“Location is awesome is two blocks from the boulder beach and 5 min walk from Simon’s town”
Marlene
United States United States
“Alex is absolutely phenomenal. She was so kind, and was willing to take time out of her day to provide recommendations and help us plan our roadtrip. The room is so cute and stunning, I felt like my fantasy fancy self staying there! Quiet spot,...”
Jodi
United States United States
“big clean comfortable rooms, access to kitchen was great to store chilled items inthe refridgerator and nice table to eat takeout dinner at. Great hosts with clear communication and instructions on areival and parking onsite”
Anonymous
South Africa South Africa
“Communication before arrival was friendly and clear. The place was easy to find, and I was warmly greeted as soon as I arrived. I was shown around and given helpful tips on where to go and how to get there. The host was incredibly warm and...”
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”

Managed by Alex and Nic

Company review score: 9.8Based on 195 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.