Residence William French
44 Dorries Drive Simon's Town
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Why people book this hotel
“Breakfast was amazing, staff were 5 star and engaging”
“Such a warm welcome from the wonderful staff gave our holiday the best start pos…”
“Quiet and very peaceful yet close to everything”
“The rooms and house are beautiful and comfortable”
“Bed, views, bath, breakfast”
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, with a super pool and a lovely breakfast each da…”
“Very special location, absolutely stunning view, very excellent breakfast served…”
“Fabulous location for doing the Cape”
“The breakfast was exceptional, sadly didn’t have the dinner, it smelled amazing …”
Overview
Located 600 metres from Frank's Beach, Residence William French offers pool with a view, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Set on the beachfront, this property features a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and organising 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. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with sea or mountain views. The units feature a wardrobe. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Fishermans Beach is less than 1 km from the guest house, while Windmill Beach is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 41 km from Residence William French, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Friederike
extended_group
May 10, 2026
“Perfect located and cosy house.”
Very special location, absolutely stunning view, very excellent breakfast served by very friendly staff (eggs, fruit salad with fresh and extraordinary fruits like dragonfruit), delicious cheese and ham, and the best bread we had on our whole trip in South Africa.
alphonso
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
Everything. The hospitality was top notch 👌
Dale
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Breakfast was amazing, staff were 5 star and engaging. It was our weddings anniversary and we asked for flowers and champagne as an addition. Flowers were so fresh they lasted 3 weeks 🌷
Harriet
solo_traveller
April 19, 2026
A beautiful, fancy, perfectly put together home from home!
Kate
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Wonderful!”
Such a warm welcome from the wonderful staff gave our holiday the best start possible. Fabulous location for doing the Cape. Quiet and very peaceful yet close to everything. And fantastic food to top it all off. If you get the chance to have dinner here, take it!
Carla
couple
April 6, 2026
The rooms and house are beautiful and comfortable. The staff is lovely and food is also great. Views will not disappoint either
Martin
couple
March 31, 2026
Everything
Aysenur
couple
March 28, 2026
“Exceptional stay which makes your vacation unforgettable”
William’s hospitality with crew is exceptional. The house is very well decorated. You have a super view when you open your eyes in the morning from your room. We’re very happy to experience dinner cooked by grand chef William.
Janette
couple
March 20, 2026
“Beautiful home with pool and views”
Beautiful house with stunning views. Gorgeous room. William couldn’t have been more helpful. It was very unfortunate that we both arrived here with a stomach virus so couldn’t enjoy the wonderful food! That was why we had booked! But William did everything he could for us to make our stay enjoyable, bringing us a beautiful cheeseboard as he knew we couldn’t go out. It’s a beautiful b and b and we want to return when we are well and enjoy the food!
Jurgita Barzdziuviene
couple
March 18, 2026
“Good, but expencive”
Bed, views, bath, breakfast
Lesley
couple
March 15, 2026
“Amazing views, very attentive staff.peaceful, just lovely.”
The breakfast was exceptional, sadly didn’t have the dinner, it smelled amazing , after breakfast I’m sure it would be, worth another visit just to try it!
john
couple
March 13, 2026
The view and the staff friendliness. Good selection of wines and coffees
Tim
couple
March 10, 2026
“First Class stay”
We had a lovely 3 night stay in a wonderful property with stunning views and managed and serviced by superb staff. Big tip take on board the evening meal that chef William will create for you. Tremendous.
Jocelyn
couple
March 5, 2026
“Beautiful, tranquil, friendly home from home. Stunning views and food”
Exquisite meal cooked for fabulous evening. Felt like we were in a luxury villa and absolutely spoilt by the beautiful staff. Superb views, peaceful. Staff and William could not be more helpful. An ideal spot to relax or stop off on way somewhere else. Great chance to meet many other visitors from multi countries.
Hazel
couple
February 27, 2026
“Exceptional”
Everything. Location fantastic, food amazing, people lovely and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for anything more
Andrew
couple
February 23, 2026
“Fantastic experience, thanks to William and all the staff.”
Kelly
couple
February 21, 2026
The friendly staff. They were very accommodating.
Gerald
couple
February 20, 2026
“Amazing stay”
The property is ideally situated on the outskirts of Simon’s Town, with superb views over the bay, The staff are excellent and provide delicious baked treats most afternoons on our return. The evening meals provided by William owner / chef are amazing . Would definitely recommend and we will hopefully return,
Stuart
couple
February 18, 2026
“Delightful...”
Welcoming, frienldly and a home away from home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, with a super pool and a lovely breakfast each day. The honesty-bar (full-sized fridge) was a treat. The host and his staff were amongst the best on our 14 day trip around the Western Cape.
Eiithne
couple
February 10, 2026
“Fabulous place with amazing staff”
The steep drive was a bit off putting but once inside it was absolutely beautiful. Fabulous location, walking distance to Boulders beach and short drive to Cape of Good Hope
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Windsurfing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Adult only, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Pet basket, Shuttle service, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Ironing service, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Queen Room
This double room has a tea/coffee maker and seating area with 2 armchairs.
King Room
The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room with Sea View
The direct patio access with sea views is the standout feature of this double room. The double room features air conditioning, a desk, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room with Garden View
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe King Suite
This suite features a pool with a view. Boasting 1 bedroom, this spacious suite has 1 bathroom with a bath, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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