Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town

We stayed for a night in Bonne Esperance as a group, and it was absolutely amazing. The accommodation is huge, super clean and equipped with all you might need. Alex was there at our arrival to give us the keys and offering herself to help us. The breakfast was delicious, and they prepared it specially earlier for us, as we had to go early in the morning. Just a 10/10, if you are visiting Simon's Town, you must stay in Bonne Esperance!

Everything the location, the fireplace, the accommodations everything everything I recommend it has so much character

There was nothing I did not like

Everything was perfect.

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Alex was a great host and the location of the guest house was perfect for what we needed, close enough to walk to town and for other activities like the beach. The rooms were bigger than I expected and very comfy.

Absolute gem! Perfectly located for our needs - which was a one night stay. Beautiful setting, crisp, super clean, with all the amenities you could need on hand and more! Alex, our host, met us and was so helpful and accommodating with our needs. 100% recommend.

There was no TV - which my partner pointed out. Not a big deal, just something to note. Its not on the listing, so its something I personally missed when booking and is no fault of the BE team.

Beautiful old style manson

Very good location, clean room What I liked the most that they provided snorkeling gear and beach bags that you could use 🥰

This beautiful heritage home has been carefully restored with common space in the lovely front rooms and newly renovated guest accommodation in the rear of the home. We loved the fantastic location and excellent service provided by Alex, the owner. She gave great suggestions for restaurants, things to do and general information on the area. Thanks, as well, to Enrico for his friendly and helpful welcome.

Nothing. We would stay again.

Les fournitures (sel, poivre, huile d’olives) appartement très pratique bien équipée.

Lovely touches, about a 15 min walk to the center.

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Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, Alex, Rocco und Zys Gute Tipps bekommen Schönes App, einfach eingerichtet, hat aber ALLes was es braucht, sehr ruhige Lage, Pool, familiäres Ambiente Sogar Taucherbrillen und Schnorchel vorhanden Frühstück auf Anfrage - alles vorhanden

Amazingly placed just a little way away from town. Quiet and beautiful short walk to the beach and short walk to town.

Value for money if you’re staying in Simon’s Town. A small walk from the restaurants, but we did it at night and it was safe. Very responsive host

Facilities are nice but relativity basic

Charmante Unterkunft mit tollem Ausblick!

Excellent spot in Simon's Town, very close to Boulders Beach and nearby restaurants and cafes. Communication from Alex was excellent. The rooms are large and well appointed. The common areas have a relaxed holiday feel. Breakfast also had healthier options and was well prepared. Stayed over to watch the Cape Town Cycle Tour, could not have picked a better spot.

Great location just across the road from Boulders Beach Penguin colony which was ideal for us. Bed was comfy, room was clean and it was quiet. The shared facilities had views.

We only stayed one night so it was fine but would have preferred a room with a view out, we were in a central room accessed via a closed pathway with no views. We did have access to the shared lounge and dining area which both had nice views.

De cottage bij Bonne Esperance heeft echt alles wat je nodig hebt voor een heerlijk verblijf. Een volledig uitgeruste keuken, een comfortabel bed, een gezellige sofa en een badkamer met zowel bad als douche. Je mag ook de gezellige zitruimte in het hoofdgebouw gebruiken. Wij verbleven er twee nachtjes, maar dit is zeker ook een fijne plek als je wat langer wil blijven. De locatie is ideaal, vlak bij Water’s Edge, dat verborgen strandje bij waar je pinguïns kan spotten. Heel warme ontvangst met veel uitleg bij aankomst. Absoluut een aanrader. 🐧🌊

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The friendly staff.

Great location on walking distance to boulders beach, it's a beautiful house, very aesthetic. Alex is a very kind host, very helpful. They have a great daily breakfast!

Just to be aware, the house is old, so it's also quite noisy. But with ear plugs in no issue.

The location was great, walking distance to beaches.

Perfectly located for penguins

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Excellent location in Seaforth. Very convenient if you would like to visit Cape Point.

Liked everything

A very large studio with space to chill and a lovely big bed. Nice en-suite facilities with a lovely pool area to catch some rays. Great shared spaces to relax away from the studio with a great outdoor space to have a bottle of wine or two. Alex was a wonderful host and was full of local knowledge about places to go and restaurants to eat in.

A bit of a walk into the local town but not an issue

Alex and her staff were outstanding, friendly, helpful and relaxed hosts. The most important things - clean, crisp bed linen, comfortable bed, and lovely breakfast were all spot on. The house has been sensitively renovated and has real character. The outdoor spaces are not yet finished but this didn’t detract from the overall experience.

The garden/outside area could be improved for guest relaxation, particularly shade for a windy day on the Cape when umbrellas are not possible

Great location for penguins and also to explore the main town, lots to do nearby. Great sun trap by the pool with 2 wonderful host cats who did a little head boop when they saw you. lovely breezy breakfast room and great little places around eh property to chill out. Also great books scattered around the room and common areas to browse. Alex was super attentive and accommodating.

Everything was perfect. The rooms are very clean and beautifully furnished. The beds are comfy. We stayed in apartment 2 which also has a fully equipped kitchen. Alex and her team are super friendly and helpful. She gave us tips what to do and even had snorkels and goggles available. The pool was a bit cold, but very clean and we could relax on the sunbeds. The location is also perfect to visit the penguins at boulders beach by foot, so you do not have to struggle finding a parking spot. Simons Town is also very cute and safe to walk around.

Very conveniently located walking distance into town and beaches just across the road. Lovely spacious and comfortable room with high ceilings beautifully renovated, you can see with all the little touches the owners have put a lot of love into restoring and decorating the house. Our stay included a fabulous breakfast which can be enjoyed on the terrace with a view of the ocean. Absolute gem. Will definitely be back!

Nothing not to like.

Huset var charmerende og fem minutter fra dejlige strande. Personalet var søde og hjælpsomme.

Vi kunne lide det hele.

This guest house is a beautiful, charmingly renovated old house in Simon’s Town and we absolutely loved it. The ocean view from our room was breathtaking, the bed very comfortable, and the breakfasts delicious. There is also a lot of seating in the garden and a nice pool. The staff were wonderful, and Nic and Alex were amazing hosts who truly made our stay unforgettable. We highly recommend this guest house and would come back without hesitation.

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Helt fantastiskt läge och underbar värd :-) Vi kommer snart tillbaka!

Very good

Casa coloniale molto bella. Appartamento arredato con gusto. Pulitissimo. Personale disponibile.

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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 welcoming - I instantly felt like I was on holiday! I will definitely be going back to stay, 1 night wasn't enough.

Alex nahm und sofort in Empfang und gab uns super Ausflugtipp‘s. Perfekter Ausgangspunkt um den Kap Nationalpark zu erkunden und sich den Boulders Beach anzusehen.

We loved the decor and the homely feel. Beautifully proportioned rooms, wonderful views and lots of areas to relax in.

We would have liked to have seen photos of the pool on the properties profile. It’s a nice area and it’s not shown.

well prepared. and tasty

This beautiful mansion and its studios were such a lovely surprise during our trip in and around Cape Town! We loved everything about it. Alex is the perfect host, making us feel so welcome, preparing a wonderful breakfast and always happy to chat, give advice or even picking us up when no Uber driver wanted to come and get us! Her partner Nic and the staff are also great, making sure we had everything we needed. And we loved our studio, which had the best bed we've ever had in a hotel, and was so spacious and well equipped. And I haven't even mentioned the amazing main house, with its rich history and beautiful details, that was so beautifully renovated by Alex and Nic. It was nice to be able to hang out in the shade on the deck at the front or in the living room at night. And being animal lovers, we loved the cats! (if you don't, you will only see them outside if you call them). The area was perfect too, close to Boulders Beach and other nice beaches and restaurants. And a nice walk to town, which felt very safe. All in all: the perfect stay in a perfect place!

Everything was perfect, so nothing to say here.

Beautiful studio, welcoming host. Spotlessly clean. Across the street from the penguin viewing area. Nicely located close to town to eat at local restaurants.

Wifi was spotty at times but not a big deal.

Beautifully renovated building, walking distance to Boulders Beach, with incredible views over the ocean. The owners are super friendly, happy to offer tips and recommendations, and have a great eye for detail - from providing snorkels in your room to games in the communal lounge areas. You’ll have everything you need for a very pleasant stay! From the pool you have an amazing view up the mountain behind the property. Thank you Alex and team, hope to visit again sometime!

I personally found the mattress quite firm - but this completely depends on personal preference!

Tolles altes Haus mit ausgebauten Ställen oder ehemalige WHG von Angestellten. 6 Zimmer. Wirkt innen ein bißchen wie in Griechenland. Kleine Gänge, alles in weiß. Wunderschöner großer Gemeinschaftsraum, Riesen Tisch mit Balkon. Richtige Küche mit Esstisch.Super Frühstück. Ruhig. Gut gesichert.

Alles gut!

Close to Boulders Beach. Well appointed.

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Location

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Very clean (also the towels which is usually not the case in South Africa). Not far neither from Boulders Beach, nor from the city center. We also got some very useful information from the owner. Private parking.

Es war eine wirklich sehr nette und schöne Unterkunft. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt dort sehr genossen. Die Lage ist super für alle Aktivitäten auf der Kap Halbinsel.

Das Bett ist eher hart und die Zimmer sehr hellhörig. Ansonsten war alles bestens!

Lovely garden and great location. Comfortable beds and very clean.

Not quite what we expected from the photos online. Our unit’s shower was not good at all. Only felt private if curtains and blinds were closed.

La propreté, l’emplacement, la décoration. Les propriétaires et le personnel étaient très réactifs et attentionnés.

We had a fantastic stay! The owners were really lovely and super helpful with tips and recommendations. The place is really beautiful and in a great location for the beautiful beaches nearby. Two very friendly cats were a nice perk.

A little outside of town, but you know that when you book it.

Das Anwesen liegt ca. 5 min. Fußweg entfernt vom Boulder‘s Beach, das war toll um gleich in der Früh loszustarten! Restaurants sind ca. 1 km entfernt. Die Unterkunft hatte viel Charme & die Gastgeber waren sehr sympathisch! Auch unser Wunsch nach einem früheren Frühstück als üblich wurde uns erfüllt - danke dafür! Auch unser Auto durften wir noch nach dem Check Out am Grundstück stehen lassen.

Am Abend wird‘s etwas spooky (liegt einfach am alten Haus), also am besten keine Horrorfilme zum einschlafen schauen ;)

What a great location and set up. So close to beautiful beaches and a short drive into town. Loved the view from our studio and also from the main house. Our studio was spacious and comfortable and we appreciated having use of the well-equipped kitchen in the main house in addition to that of the kitchenette in our studio. Felt like a home away from home and Alex and her staff were so welcoming and helpful. We will definitely go back.

Lovely host welcoming us to the location. It is a nice studio with everything you might for inside and outside (like beach items) We were introduced to the area with a lot of tips on what to do and what to eat

If you’re sensitive to waking up with sunlight, bring a mask. The sun rises early and shines through the curtains, but that is the only thing I could mention.

Very nice and safe place to stay. Close to a lovely beach and Simonstown is quit cool. Alex, the host, was very helpful to get a great Cap of Good Hope experience.

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

Großes Zimmer mit allem, was man braucht. Nur wenige Gehminuten vom Boulders Beach und den Pinguinen. Freundliche Gastgeberin und ein schönes Anwesen

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 touch as it was quite chilli at night still. The main house has beautiful common areas where people can hang out and relax too. The host Alex was very friendly and gave us recommendations.

There could be a small mirror on the wall in the room but it wasn’t a big deal.

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. Fab breakfast too.

Habitació ben equipada i ús compartit de les instal.lacions de la casa principal, és molt bonica. Ubicació aprop de platja boulders per veure pingüins. Aparcament privat. Gestió mediambiental responsable.

Falten endolls al bany

Camera e spazi comuni ampi e accoglienti. Host molto disponibile

Il bagno è una porzione di camera nn separato da porta e soffitto

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

I liked everything

Charme de la maison rénovée et meublée dans un style vintage joli et chaleureux, les employés très gentils, proximité de Boulders Beach.

Absence de chauffage, juste une petite cheminée dans les chambres qui permettait de s'endormir à peu près réchauffés, mais chambre inconfortable sans cela, nos enfants ont eu froid, il faisait 10-12 degrés la nuit dehors et Max 16 la journée. Douches avec robinetterie vintage jolie mais jet très désagréable dans la chambre 1.

Sehr nettes Haus nahe am Boulders Beach gelegen. Schöne und saubere Zimmer und sehr nettes Personal. Die Kamine im Zimmer waren toll, da es zu dieser Jahreszeit wirklich kalt ist.

Camera molto ben arredata e super accogliente, molto comoda per visitare Boulders Beach. Super consigliato!

Personal hosting, made to feel very welcome

Would have been nice to have electric blanket and a heater to warm room up in winter, the fireplace was lovely but not that effective at heating the room.

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

Just a bit chilly in the cold snap with only the fire place for heating, but not too much of a bother.

Comfortable, great team, great location

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!

The breakfast is good - maybe a croissant and some (homemade) bread would make this even better.