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25 Dolphin Way, Simonskloof, 7995 Simonʼs Town, South Africa
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Reviewed: September 1, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views, delicious breakfast, friendly hosts
Reviewed: September 1, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 25, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful!
Bad internet reception, but not the end of the world.
Riana, it was a pleasure hosting and meeting you both. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. With very best regards, Amanda & Walter
Reviewed: August 25, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean..relaxing..good service..Amanda and Walter excellent hosts..
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Vincent, we love hosting you both. Looking forward to your next visit. With very best regards, Amanda & Walter
Reviewed: August 24, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 14, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: August 11, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: June 17, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAmazing property, cozi room, friendly hosts, marine interior, beautiful view from the window, very tasty breakfast
I couldn't find the location quickly at night, the navigator got confused
Reviewed: June 10, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 25, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe view and the friendliness of the staff
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Loic, it was an absolute pleasure to host you both, hope you are enjoying the wine farm in Contantia, and next time we see you, you are brining your wife. Very best regards, Amanda & Walter
Reviewed: May 22, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe views, the Cosy rooms, the patios, the indoor pool, the privacy, the great team who run it. Special thanks to Mandy, Walter and team.
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Jackie, it was an absolute to host you, thank you for the great review. See you again soon as we know how much you love A Boat House. With very best regards, Amanda & Walter
Reviewed: May 17, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLovely breakfast, very nice staff and great view !
Thank you for your great review, we are really happy you enjoyed your stay at A Boat House, come back soon. Best regards, Amanda & Team
Reviewed: May 16, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe views and the room cleanness is just amazing. Amanda and Walter were so very friendly and very helpful! Thank you so much bing very hospital!!
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Thank you for a fantastic review it was an absolute pleasure to host you both. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at A Boat House and its stunning views. Come back soon. Very best regards, Amanda & Walter
Reviewed: May 9, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 6, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views over the bay and charming decorations. Great breakfast and very friendly, helpful staff.
Thank you for your great review, we are really happy you enjoyed your stay. With very best regards, Amanda & Team
Reviewed: May 6, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 3, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 1, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewMagnificent views, lovely attention to detail in our room. Breakfast was consistently superb for 9 mornings. We had a wonderful break, and Walter and Amanda were warm and welcoming hosts.
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Dear Lisa, It was an absolute pleasure hosting you both. We know how much you loved A Boat House and did not want to leave. We look forward to your next visit. With very best regards, Amanda and Walter
Reviewed: April 30, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewView is amazing Breakfast was exceptional Place was very clean Hosts was very friendly and helpful
Anton, it was an absolute pleasure having you stay at A Boat House, so happy you enjoyed your stay. With very best regards, Amanda & Walter
Reviewed: April 26, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: April 22, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat views over the harbour and across the bay. The building was very stylish and Carmen and her staff were so helpful and friendly.
We knew there was a walk up some steep lanes to reach the town so that didn’t worry us too much … worth it for the view. We did find the room a little stuffy and there was noise from cars on the lanes below.
Reviewed: April 22, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: April 18, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat view! Very good breakfast!
Thanks for you 10/10. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards Carmen
Reviewed: April 9, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and welcoming host and hostess. Very informative on the button about local cuisine and sight-seeing. Delicious breakfasts, beautiful best views of Simonstown. Definitely recommend this as the place to stay in Simonstown. I will definitely return.
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Reviewed: April 6, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view and atmosphere Carmen is a wonderful host, she helped us a lot with all our requests. Breakfast is amazing with a stunning view Pictures are exactly as the place No Aircon, so on warm days it can get too hot inside, they have a fan though Towels had a weird smell
Hi Alejandra Thank you for your great review, I will definitely look into the towel issue, thank you for bringing it to my attention. It was a pleasure hosting you. I hope you are safely back home again now and hope to see you and the family in the near future. Kind regards Carmen
Hi Alejandra Thank you for your great review, I will definitely look into the towel issue, thank you for bringing it to my attention. It was a pleasure hosting you. I hope you are safely back home again now and hope to see you and the famil… Show more