Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town

Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town Welcome to Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town, a heritage home and self-catering accommodation.

The perfect holiday getaway for the solo traveller, couple, family or group booking.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Simon's Town Festival, 15 - 17 May 2026. A weekend celebrating the best of Simon’s...
01/04/2026

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Simon's Town Festival, 15 - 17 May 2026. A weekend celebrating the best of Simon’s Town, from mountain to town to sea and the people in between.

The programme is live, see link in bio, however a Festival sneak peek below:

*Fri 15 May:* Reception Vino & Vibes at Bonne Esperance – wine, live jazz & a relaxed opening to the weekend.

*Sat 16 May:* A full day across the High Street & the marina – Adventure Swim, Penguin Waddle Fun Walk, Heritage Walking Tours, the Simon’s Town Skattejag (think Amazing Race), Klawer Stair Challenge, plus the Bertha’s Beersprint. Expect High Street meanders, a Scavenger Hunt and an arts and culture programme (curated by The Cape Town Jazz Train).

*Sun 17 May* : Long Beach hosts the SprintSplash SwimRun with multiple distances, alongside a morning of wellness with the mobile sauna, paddling & family-friendly beach activities.

It's a weekend to be in Simon's Town. Bring the fam and invite your friends.





“Last week, while attending a book festival, I had the good fortune of being put up at Bonne Esperance Guest House, whic...
23/03/2026

“Last week, while attending a book festival, I had the good fortune of being put up at Bonne Esperance Guest House, which, I dare say, is more than just a place to eat and sleep.

It is a living piece of history that beautifully reflects the rich heritage of Simon’s Town, the charming coastal town in which it is located in the Western Cape.” - Fred Khumalo (South African journalist and author).

What an honour to be described like this by Fred Khumalo. He has described what we are trying to achieve perfectly. A consistent work in progress to merge heritage and contemporary use. Thank you Fred.

See the full article: https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/review-bonne-esperance-a-blast-from-the-hallowed-past-20260320-0661

26/02/2025

We're very excited to be part of The Simon's Town Wedding Expo. Join us on Sunday 04 May '25. We are one of the venues part of the meander through town. Come and visit our intimate wedding venue and taste some amazing local wine and gin!

Welcome to Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town! It is our home and guest house, so come and stay with us! We are your hosts, N...
12/06/2024

Welcome to Bonne Esperance, Simon's Town! It is our home and guest house, so come and stay with us! We are your hosts, Nic and Alex.

We spent a year repairing and restoring this grand old dame, bringing new life to an iconic building in historic Simon's Town.

The house is between 126 - 119 years old having been built in 1897/1904. The house has had various iterations from the Bonne Esperance Guest House to the Seaforth Hotel.

We bought BE to create a memorable experience for our guests, mixing history and our beautiful location, perched on the hillslope overlooking Seaforth and False Bay.

Nic is an archaeologist and Alex is a project manager working in the urban planning sphere.

〰️ When Nic’s not at BE he is travelling around the country conducting heritage impact assessments for new renewable projects. Dodging ostriches who seem to have a soft spot for him.

〰️ When Alex is not at BE she’s in Bellville working on a project using placemaking to revitalise Bellville’s CBD.

Address

238 Queens Road
Fish Hoek
7975

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00
Thursday 08:00 - 19:00
Friday 08:00 - 19:00
Saturday 08:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00

Telephone

+27724784120

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