61 Dorries Drive Froggy Pond, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa
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#29 of 37 B&Bs / Inns in Simon's Town
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Looking for a place to stay in Simon's Town? Then look no further than Napthali Lodge, a family-friendly guest house that brings the best of Simon's Town to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a kitchenette.
If you are driving to Napthali Lodge, free parking is available.
While staying at Napthali Lodge, visitors can check out Noorul Islam Heritage Museum (1.5 mi) and Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon's Town (1.6 mi), some of Simon's Town's top attractions.
While visiting Simon's Town, you may want to try some shrimp at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Seaforth, Black Marlin, or Boulders Beach Lodge and Restaurant.
Should time allow, South African Naval Museum and SAS Assegaai Museum are some popular military museums that are relatively easy to get to.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Napthali Lodge as you experience everything Simon's Town has to offer.
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61 Dorries Drive Froggy Pond, Simon's Town 7975 South Africa
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The owners were kind enough to warn us that the property is perched high above the road - so not ideal for walkers - you definitely need a car to access. The flat was confortable but the decor dated, and whilst the kitchen was well equiped it did feel tired and in need of modernising. Well provided for with linen and the beds comfortable. Sadly we visited while the birds were feasting on berries and depositing everywhere which was unpleasant and prevented us using the balcony. Otherwise the owners were helpful and polite.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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We booked a 3 night stay at Napthali through booking.com. On arrival our room was allocated to someone else, the owner ushered us to share a room with a kitchen with his caretaker as the owner was overseas. We were not satisfied with our room as the room we booked had its own kitchenette. We decided to stay only a night and move on, to that the owner over the phone tells us that we paid for two nights and got a 3 night package, which was not mentioned or noted on our booking and reservation from booking.com. View was partially nice other than that a very uncomfortable stay.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Lovely view of the bay
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Stayed in the Naphtali Lodge which has fantastic views of Boulders beach and False Bay from their comfortable rooms. An Ideal place to visit the Penguin colony of Boulders beach pus only a short walk into Simons Town and enjoy the unique harbour restaurants.
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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One of best view stay in Cape Town. Please consider this before you book any other hotel if you plan to stay in Simonstown. And also it's nearby to all the places of interest. Salty sea dog hotel is just 5km away.
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This property has absolutely amazing views. Many steps to climb. Average accommodation, old fashioned. Wouldn't drink from their old brown tea stained cups. Dried up coffee in a dirty jar. It's an anonymous stay with a maid to let you in. Owner never made an appearance. No breakfast available but a kitchen to prepare your own. Only worth it for the view. If you don't have transport, it's not the place for you. Up windey hills.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This house is perched high up in Simons town overlooking both the land and sea. The hosts greeted me warmly and there was no delay in showing me to my room. It was spacious and had everything that I required and full use of a kitchen. There were sun loungers outside on the terrace and wi if was complimentary. The town and restaurants were a short drive away. The house is beautiful and recommended.
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Date of stay: April 2016
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We had a pleasant stay at the Napthali Lodge. Everything was clean and the guest house owners were really nice. The view from our room was heavenly as you can see on the picture. The only thing we missed here was a good internet/wifi connection...
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Amazing view of False Bay and Boulders Beach. However, without a car Napthali Lodge is a challenge to get to. The house is perched on a hill the equivalent of 20 flights of stairs from the main road. I know because my step counter gave me the distance every time I made the trek up to the house. Fine if you have a car, but not if you are on foot. I am an avid walker but found the numerous trips up the hill a challenge in the heat. A kitchen is available to guests, but awkward that the fridge is in your room. If you want to make a meal you have to lug food back and forth from your room to the kitchen. Surprising that there is no breakfast for the price.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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Misleading advertising of 4* Bed & Breakfast. On arrival told no breakfast and room only serviced every 4 days. When queried was given a lecture on profitability of running a B&B and how previous guests' behaviour. The owners did finally agree to servicing the room. No security which meant windows needed to be kept closed when out of the room and at night. No aircon and no fan - so summer nights very hot and difficult to sleep. Views are spectacular.
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Date of stay: December 2015
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Wanting to do something different for Christmas, we booked to stay here. Both Rob and Yvonne were very nice, whether on the phone or as we arrived. The rooms are lovely and big, each with their own access to the wrap around balcony. On the face of it it was hard to fault anything. The view was idyllic. The bed and linen were gorgeous-big and crisp white linen. The communal kitchen looked perfectly equipped for self- caterers. Location is good. .. far enough from town to be away from it all but close enough to nip in for a meal or shopping. There is a small beach and open areas overlooking the sea a short walk down the hill. Settling in, here are a few observations. .. 1. There is no information pack to guide one through the "housekeeping" ( the wifi was not obvious and we had to call for it) 2. Rob and Yvonne probably have a wealth of local info - restaurants, walks, activities- but once we had been welcomed in, we didn't really want to disturb them so an info pack would help. 3. I always love to read about the history of places/towns etc. I am sure this could be put into a file for guests to read while admiring the view! 4. I see someone earlier complained about the mildew in the bathroom. This was obviously taken on board as our bathroom had a fresh coat of paint but was definitely not finished. In addition the grouting around the bath was needing attention. I would recommend bathroom makeovers to be in keeping with the lovely rooms. 5. Breakfast. I thought I had booked a b&b - which it is BUT it is also self-catering. I didn't notice nothing was mentioned about the time b'fast would be served until late in the day. It would have been nice, as we were only staying 1 night, to be offered b'fast. ... even for an extra charge (although I think the rate could cover it) a continental b'fast, as we had no supplies. Just a thought! Rob mentioned to look out for good winter tarrifs. I certainly will as I think Napthali Lodge is worth it just for the view! …
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Napthali Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Napthali Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Boulders Beach Penguin Colony (1.2 km), Scarborough Beach (7.5 km), and South African Naval Museum (3.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Napthali Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, airport transportation, and kids activities.
What are some restaurants close to Napthali Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Whole Earth Cafe, The Lighthouse Cafe, and Saveur.
Does Napthali Lodge have airport transportation?
Yes, Napthali Lodge offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Napthali Lodge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa.
Are there any historical sites close to Napthali Lodge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Noorul Islam Heritage Museum (2.5 km) and Scala Battery (4.8 km).