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Residence William French

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Deluxe King Suite
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
King Room with Sea View
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
44 Dorries Drive Simon S Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
  • Table Mountain National Park
    6 min walk
  • Fisherman's Beach
    7 min walk
  • Simon's Town Country Club
    12 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    72 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe King Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room with Garden View

Queen Room with Garden View

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King room

King room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room with Sea View | View from room

King Room with Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View

Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

With a stay at Residence William French in Cape Town (Simon's Town), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Boulders Beach and Table Mountain National Park. .This beach guesthouse is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Cape of Good Hope and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fisherman's Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Simon's Town Country Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boulders Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 30 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Residence William French

Beach guesthouse near Boulders Beach
Residence William French offers 5 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM–11 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Chef
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Residence William French Guesthouse Cape Town
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Residence William French Guest House Cape Town
Resince William French Cape T
William French Cape Town
Residence William French Cape Town
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Residence William French Guesthouse Cape Town

Residence William French Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, safe and wonderful breakfast. William was a great host!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is heaven. William has made this a slice of paradise in every way, from the details of the amenities with luxurious finishes, to his amazing cooking, and overall being an excellent host. We left our last night in Cape Town open and while traveling were told about this property by another couple. They were oozing about how wonderful this place was. We were able to book and were not disappointed. We only stayed for one night, but we will be back for an extended trip. This place cannot be described with only words. It's just magnificent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful
Absolutely delightful stay with William in his beautiful home. His attention to detail and enthusiasm is second to none
Breakfast platter - also delicious fruit salad, granola and yogurt then croissant, bread and selection of home made jams. Scrummy!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wonderlust0628, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was beautiful and romantic. The views are stunning. The property is beautifully maintained. The staff think of every detail and THE FOOD! The included breakfast is delicious. If you have a chance to have William cook, take it! It will be fantastic. We haven’t stopped talking about this place since we left.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

AuroreV, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property overlooking the ocean. Janice was amazing organizing our dinner before our arrival and Grete was an fantastic host taking really good care of us. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, incredible views, highly recommend.
Incredible, photo's don't do it justice, amazing hospitality, breakfast was amazing! Would 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent boutique hotel one can find in Simon's Town. Especially, if you're visiting Cape Point, this is the place to stay. The property is gorgeous, the rooms are spacious and their breakfast is unforgettable. Moreover, the pool on the terrace and the view are priceless. I should also add that William and Janine are great hosts, attentive to every detail and very helpful. Thank you both!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful boutique hotel, with excellent food. Book for dinner if you can!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Edinburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply put, a little corner of paradise, we had such a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Simonstown!
Beautiful decor, facilities and view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic find
Wow what an amazing find. Beautiful location with fantastic views over Boulder Beach. William and his team provided a 5 star stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

FG, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely. Much better than the pictures! They know how to make people feel special! Had dinner there and was blown away. Highly recommended and hopefully will stay longer when next in SA.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not sure where to begin with this one, it is such a great experience in so many ways, but will start with the owner William as he is so central to everything. He is passionate about every detail and you see and feel that in every aspect, the decor, the food, the staff, the way the place runs. You can look at the photos and they show just how stunning the location, the rooms, the pool etc are. We stayed in the Queen room, and although it did not have the views of the other rooms, it was a delight to stay in, the little private courtyard you have at the back gets the afternoon sun and is sheltered so is lovely to sit outside with tea. The breakfasts are fantastic and an experience in themselves, home made granola and jams being just two of the highlights. William (or rather the stunningly pretty Primrose under Williams guidance) cooked for us on my wife's birthday, and it was just divine. Their G&T's are to die for too, beautifully made with a sprig of thyme and a long twist of orange peel. Janine the manager was just brilliant in helping me with mislaid keys and a driving license, managing to re-unite me with both before the end of our stay. So many reasons to stay here, the penguins a short walk down the hill (no need to pay to go along the boardwalks), the stunning drive out to Cape Point, the amazing food and great hospitality, and the enigmatic, charming and wonderful character that is William.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rich, Maine, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely amazing, world-class guest house! Imagine a villa set on a hillside, with sweeping unobstructed views of False Bay near Cape Town with impeccable service and incredible food.....and you have only hit the tip of the iceberg of this property. William is the consummate host, (as well as his incredible staff!) where you are instantly at ease and cared-for in provincial, European style. I will most definitely write more in a Trip Advisor post so that more people will be exposed to this ‘expectation exceeding’ experience. Do not pass this by, and if you stay here - do not bother to look for outside restaurants, William is a world-class chef with an outstanding selection of local wines. Truly Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Het was heel bijzonder en erg goed

10/10 Excellent

louise, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
STUNNING residence & perfect for Boulders Beach
Beautiful decor, rooms were spacious and very clean with double sinks in the bathroom and lovely shower products. Views from the infinity pool were incredible. Balcony immediately outside the bedroom (from which you can see the sunrise whilst lying in bed) with plenty of seating. Delicious breakfast and all home made products: granola, croissants, meats & cheese. Hosts were so friendly and accommodating making you feel at home and comfortable and shared tips on the area. Less than 5 min drive to Boulders Beach or a 20 min walk along the boardwalk to see the penguins on the beach. Would definitely come back here and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing view
Super,super,super , obsługa, śniadanie ,basen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeding all expectations
From the first moment at welcome to an emotional farewell after a week we felt like part of the William’s Family. We couldn’t wish more from this gorgeous place - from the breathtaking location on the hill with the spectacular view over False Bay to the uniquely decorated rooms, the infinity-pool and last but not least - the delicious breakfasts and dinners - everything made with love from scratch. Janine, William, Florence and the other members of the ”family”, you all made us really feel at home. We have travelled a lot, but never experienced such a fantastic hostess ship and a guest house offering nothing but the best. If you plan to go to Simon’s Town, you can’t miss this heavenly place or Williams gourmet dinners. We can strongly recommend this guest house
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top Anlage, super Gastgeber Hier gibt es nichts zu beanstanden. Nur zu empfehlen
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Azadeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bästa hotellet vi bott på!
Fantasktiskt hotell! Bästa utsikt service frukost och middagar William lagade till oss! Älskade vårt rum! Tusen Tack för all service och vänlighet! Personalen var så hjälpsamma och otroligt snälla. Bästa hotell nånsin!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019