Bonne Esperance, Simon'S Town in Simon's Town

Bonne Esperance occupies a historic building in Simon's Town and offers studios, apartments, and family rooms. Each unit has a private bathroom, a lounge, a dining area, and free WiFi. The larger apartments include a fully equipped kitchen; some studios have a kitchenette. Several rooms have sea views, high ceilings, and a fireplace. Guests can also use the shared kitchen, lounge, and dining room. Non-smoking rooms are available, and free on-site parking is included, but the driveway is narrow.

Breakfast is cooked to order with fresh ground coffee and served at the large dining table or on the terrace with ocean views. Guests can store food in the shared fridge and cook using the shared kitchen and BBQ facilities. Nearby options include Seaforth restaurant, which overlooks Seaforth Beach, and restaurants in Simon's Town centre about 1 km away.

The property is beachfront and has an outdoor swimming pool that is open all year. The pool is fenced, has a cover, and comes with sun loungers and pool/beach towels. The garden has outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a terrace. Inside, there is a shared lounge with board games and puzzles. Snorkel gear and goggles are available for guests.

Seaforth Beach is a 5-minute walk from the property, and Boulders Beach penguin colony sits across the road. Simon's Town centre is about 1 km along the main road and has shops and restaurants. Cape Town International Airport is 39 km away. From here, guests can visit Cape Point and other places along the Cape Peninsula.

Hosts Alex and Nic provide local tips and can help plan trips. This includes arranging extras such as a champagne picnic at Chapman's Peak via TukTuk. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and trouser press services are available. Free parking is on site. The gate and driveway are narrow, so drive slowly.