Skip to main content

Watercolours House

4.0 star property
Mediterranean bed & breakfast with free breakfast and outdoor pool

Choose dates to view prices

Watercolours House offers a peaceful retreat in Simon's Town. Guests enjoy breakfast on the picturesque terrace, can borrow books from the library, and relax by the outdoor pool where sun loungers and umbrellas provide comfortable spots to soak up the South African sunshine.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

In-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Terrace/patio

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

In-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

In-room safe, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Indigo Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
466 Main Road, Murdoch Valley, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 68 min drive

About this property

Watercolours House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Boulders Beach
At Watercolours House, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free property, beach towels and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Watercolours House include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

View from room
Penguinden
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 6 reviews
Penguinden

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • Built in 1975
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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

Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Watercolours House B&B Cape Town
Watercolours House B&B
Watercolours House Cape Town
Watercolours House
Watercolours House Cape Town
Watercolours House Bed & breakfast
Watercolours House Bed & breakfast Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Watercolours House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Watercolours House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watercolours House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Watercolours House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Watercolours House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Watercolours House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Watercolours House located?

Located in Simon's Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Fisherman's Beach. Simon's Town Country Club and Boulders Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Watercolours House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay especially for visits to boulders beach, cape point, and Chapman’s peak drive. Hosts were extremely helpful and rooms were very well furnished. Highly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly host and brilliant breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Experience EVER

The hostess, Sharon, was absolutely amazing. She was kind and informative. She was always helpful and available when we needed anything. The property itself was stunning, our room was beyond anything we had imagined it would be. I would have to say that the overall experience was by far better than staying at a 5-star hotel. It was intimate, personal and I am still left feeling speechless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property with stunning ocean views! Frank and Sharon were lovely and very helpful. The location was great; we only wish we could have stayed longer😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location

Property is beautiful and right by the bay - a bit of a hike from the penguins and Simon’s Town, but definitely walkable. All of the staff is very friendly and gave us great advice on things to do. The breakfast is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely seaside B&B

Excellent B&B along the coast road at the end of Simons Town. It’s just across the road from the ocean, so that’s good at night when there is almost no traffic on the road, but a bit load during the day when lots of cars and tour buses pass by on the way to Cape Point. Lovely gardens, common space and a nice, but small, pool. Would definetly stay here again if I find myself in the Cape Town area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schitterend uitzicht op zee, smaakvolle inrichting, heerlijk ontbijt en een uitstekende persoonlijke service door Sharon, de gastvrouw. Haar hulp en tips waren goud waard.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was beautiful. The bedrooms and shared areas were spotlessly clean and very well appointed, with excellent views across the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es hat uns hier sehr gut gefallen wir haben uns hier sehr gut aufgehoben und Sharon hat uns verwöhnt. Es gab ein super Frühstück. Die Lage ist einfach klasse für Ausflüge.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and hospitality is beyond what we expected!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Szczepan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Could have been better, poor choice

We have been staying there for 4 nights and we need to say Sharon is a great host and very polite, sweet owner of the house. However our room was supposed to be „luxurious” and the property „just at the beach” which it was not. The rooms were clean with nice sea view, there was literally only one plug we could put in the charger, there was no AC(!!!) which is essential especially during summer. The breakfast was everyday the same and consisted of small fruit salad with yoghurt and some cheese with ham. The property is situated just at the main road with all the buses and cars going to and from the Cape of Good Hope, so it can get very noisy day and night, especially when you lay down at the „infinity pool” overlooking the road in the first place. In Simons town there is nothing to do, especially all the restaurants and bars close at 4pm during the week, so there is no chance of grabing sth to eat for dinner without leaving the town. We decided to stay here instead of Camps Bay or Clifton and it was a mistake, those areas are far better than watercolours house. We expected more for this price, value/money ratio very poor and a lot to improve. Don’t be mistaken by the word „luxurious” - it’s not. We stayed at other guesthouses in SA before and this one was the worst.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Beautiful views and Sharon was a wonderful host. She was always on hand to offer suggestions and advice, made a lovely breakfast every morning (the freshly made blueberry muffins were divine) and made us feel very welcome. Our room was clean and had a stunning ocean view. It was also conveniently located close to Boulders beach, Cape Point and Simon's Town. We would highly recommend this wonderful guest house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr empfehlenswert

Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Unterkunft. Tolles und vielseitiges Frühstück mit Liebe zum Detsil. Die Gastgeberin gab tolle Tips für Abendessen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Beautiful location and beautiful house
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

George, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect in every way. Wonderful view, nice room, and a great breakdfast with gracious hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful guesthouse just outside of Simonstown

This guesthouse was our last stop before heading back home. We were the only guests staying that night and it was a stay to remember. The house is absolutely gorgeous and feels very homely and personal. The room was very spacious with a very large bathroom and a great rain shower. The whole house is beautifully furnished and maintained and the decoration is following the theme of "Watercolours". The view is straight onto the ocean where you can see the sun rise in the morning. Sharon, the host greeted us in the morning with a huge breakfast buffet (fruit salad, toast, granola, avocado, cheeses, nuts, quiches, croissant, jam, honey, juice, tea, coffee,....) and she was great to talk to and told us about the history of the house. The guesthouse is only a short drive from the center of Simonstown and close to Cape of Good Hope. Secure parking is available and wifi connection is good. Bed is very comfortable and a big fridge is in the room. Definitely a place that I can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

liz , bristol, united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway

Perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. Pool literally overlooks the ocean and is the perfect place to unwind. Beautiful room with everything you need and again a view right over the ocean. Sharon is so welcoming and serves up the most delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

elaine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sharon plus Watercolors equal stupendous

A true Privilege to experience SHaron’s hospitality combined with Gary's taste in design and furnishings. A convivial gourmet breakfast with other guests topped it all off. Quite amazing, actually to have had this privilege.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Watercolours

Watercolours is outstanding. The position, decor, spacious spotless rooms, pool, breakfasts and above all the wonderful Sharon to welcome and who goes to endless trouble to advise on restaurants, places to visit and provides maps. We rated Watercolours by far the best B and B we stayed in during our holiday.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great host, lovely place, fab views...Very close to amazing Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope

10/10 Excellent

Tryntsje , Friesland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisch verblijf gehad, uitzonderlijk goed verzorgd ontbijt, prachtige locatie, gastvrouw is zeer vriendelijk en gastvrij!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Hans

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok

The good: - big rooms - breakfast - view - hostess Things that could be improved: - check in experience when owners are not around - cleanliness / maintenance - sound proofing Overall had a nice stay, but would not stay again at this price range.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a great place

we loved our stay very much - a piece of heaven on earth with perfect hospitality. Small, but very personal guest house with a beautiful view on the water and yummy breakfast. Would definitively stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

kevin, toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traveller from Toronto

Room #Aqua , lovely sea view, nice garden, close to Cape of good hope. B&B style
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a fantastic view!

We stayed at Watercolours for one night and were welcomed warmly by the host and shown to a room with a spectacular sea view. The room was very spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Breakfast was great, served around a comunnal table encouraging travellers to chat and share stories!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017