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Residence William French

44 Dorries Drive Simon's Town, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>161</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Residence William French

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
161 reviews

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Residence William French in Simonʼs Town provides adults-only accommodations with an infinity pool, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, luggage storage space, and organizing tours for guests. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bath, and shower. All units come with air conditioning, and certain units at the guest house have a balcony. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruit are available daily at the guest house. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Popular points of interest near Residence William French include Frank's Beach, Fishermans Beach, and Windmill Beach. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 25 miles from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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

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Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Simonʼs Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Simonʼs Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kellie
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful house with matching views. The dinner was amazing.”
  • Diewertje
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “William, Premrose and Angie went beyond and above to make our stay a wonderful experience. From the perfect coffee, fruit salad in the morning, recommendations, early check-in and to top it off: the wonderful homemade dinner surrounded by candles....”
  • Tammy
    South Africa South Africa
    “The view was a mazing and the ladies running the place were fabulous. The breakfast was a lovely selection of meats, cheeses, fruit salad and breads. We also loved our complimentary little cakes as we arrived. I loved that you could get a...”
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful setting looking out over the pool to amazing views of the ocean which is ideal for whale watching. Lovely, comfortable and spacious rooms with plenty of storage with a private garden area. Very peaceful and relaxing. We ate there for 2...”
  • Gerard
    Australia Australia
    “The most superb stay in all of Africa. William and all the team are truly extraordinary. The warmth of the room, privacy and comfort only surpassed by the most magnificent view of the Bays, southern right whales migrating and breathless view of...”
  • K
    Katherine
    Canada Canada
    “The breakfast was delicious. Fruit salad, a large selection of homemade jams, croissants from France.”
  • Catherine
    South Africa South Africa
    “What was there not to like. The food and service were excellent. Have dinner in!!! Tastefully decorated. Great view of False Bay. Extremely well-located as a base to visit penguins, see Cape Point as well as visit Miller’s Point and Windmill Beach.”
  • Mandy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Primrose was very welcoming. Truly appreciated such a beautiful suite. Stunning view. Loved the three doggies. Adorable! Delish breakfast. Seamless and easy, Residence William French offers an exquisite blend of comfort and style, making it not...”
  • Dianne
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything, hospitality, bags carried to my room, welcome drinks offered, Michelin star dinner served, scrumptious breakfasts.friendly and hospitable in all ways”
  • Matus
    Slovakia Slovakia
    “The place was amazing the owner is a great guy, one of the places I have ever been to.”

Property questions and answers
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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    Our spring starts on the 1st of September and our summer 1st of December, the warmer months are from December to April, perfect time of the year to visit the many swimming beaches in the area.
    Answered on 6 September 2019

  • Hello please advise how far is the walk to beach? Also we see a suite available 15 November 3 nights for £444 , can we add breakfast to this? Thanks

    Hello, the beach is literally down the street, about 5 minutes walk. All my rates are for bed and breakfast. I hope this helps you. Warmest regards, William
    Answered on 30 July 2022

  • Hi, are your facilities and showers roll in shower for a friend in a wheelchair ?

    Hello, I have to be honest and tell you that my place is not quite equipped for wheelchairs, there are stairs and many different levels, but we are happy to give the help needed to accommodate. 1 room would totally work.
    Answered on 27 August 2024

  • Do you have the option of twin beds? Or only King? Thank-you!

    Our rooms are all double room fitted with either queen or king size mattresses. We do not offer a twin option, I am sorry William
    Answered on 26 September 2024

Hosted by William

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Host Review Score
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William
Situated about a kilometre away from the famous Boulders Beach and its penguins, the property is perched on the hill with magnificent views of False bay. Four out of the 5 rooms are with sea views. The residence has just been fully renovated to high standards with the addition of an infinity pool. We try to have as little house rules as possible to enable our guests to relax and enjoy themselves providing that other guests, staff and the premises are respected. You wanna sleep in and enjoy a late breakfast, no problem. On a bed and breakfast basis we can cook lunches, dinners or prepare picnic baskets on request. We want you to feel like you are visiting friends or family when you come to us. To promote peace, tranquility and relaxation we only cater for adults. We do have a resident pet, Francesca, who is a old lady staffy. Should you be allergic or just not keen on our 4 legged friends please let us know as we can contain her to private quarters.
When I dreamed this guest house I imagined evenings with friends mingling with guests - each of whom at that magical moment just before they arrive hold all the promise and possibility of new stories and fresh friendships - and even neighbours who’ve simply decided there’s something better cooking next door … This is intended to be a real guest house, not the loveless, over-stylised impersonal service of a boutique hotel. This is my home, where the door is always open and there’s always space at the table for one more. I am in my forties, originally from France which I left in my twenties. Since then I have lived alternatively in the UK and South Africa. After a break down in my marriage in the UK, I decided to come back to sunny South Africa to realise an old dream: Running my own guest house. I have worked just about all my life in the hospitality industry but more in restaurants. My big achievement was to work with Franck Dangereux as his front of house manager for La Colombe restaurant. I see this new venture as a life style not a profession, I just love receiving house guests, entertaining them and making them feel really special!!
From here, there is a wide array of fabulous things to do. The beach is in walking distance (I will even deliver a picnic basket to you if that pleases you), there are golf courses, diving club, hiking trails. Muizenberg is famous for it's surfing. The Constantia Valley wine route is 20 minutes down the road. Cape point nature reserve is a few kilometres away. Then, if you venture a little further, Cape town, the winelands are just a little drive away.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Residence William French
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet basket
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
Residence William French takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Residence William French 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Residence William French

  • Check-in at Residence William French is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Residence William French offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Residence William French. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Residence William French include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Residence William French is 1.5 miles from the center of Simonʼs Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Residence William French can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Residence William French may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.