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The Boathouse

4.0 of 5
33 Compensation Beach Rd | PO Box 1166, Ballito 4420 , South Africa
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Ranked #8 of 14 Ballito B&B and Inns
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Harrogate UK
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41 reviews 41 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

After 3 weeks of travelling around SA, we had booked the Boathouse for 4 nights at the end of our trip. The location is superb and we had what is described as a 'luxury room' which gave us a huge balcony with sunbeds overlooking the Ocean. I agree that the hotel mlooks a little tired in some respects although the... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Location absolutely wonderful and even in the rain the sea was sensational to look at. Unfortunately that was the best bit though the Barman was lovely. ! We ate in both nights as we had not found anything locally which looked better. It was adequate and a bit disappointing as we had been very spoilt in Franschhoek. The wine list... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The location is good and we picked this because we had a long flight in to Durban and wanted somewhere not to far from the airport and yet in a nice location. We ate out both nights at the local tavern along the coast - 300 yards North. The 3 star grading would have been 5 star had this hotel... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

This venue has all trimmings to make it the success (for TRAVELLERS) it could be, namely a unique location right at the beach... Unfortunately this is where it ends... It only serves as a cash-cow for the apparently greedy owner. The property is in dire need of some paint and other upgrades, the food is mediocre, and the fact that... More

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BoathouseBallito, Owner at The Boathouse, responded to this review
17 January 2013

In response to the comment of “The Greedy Owner” Due to recent take-over of The Boathouse money has been invested in general upgrades as maintenance of the building has been neglected prior to take over. The upgrades include repainting of The Boathouse, we have started replacing the old balustrades with new stainless steel ones as well as built a new... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

The hotel is directly located on the beach, We were unlucky to stay here for two days and the only thing we got was rain. This made our stay ofcourse different then planned. Because of the bad weather we ate in the hotel twice, the food is very good and a nice choice. The hotel itself is ok, could do... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

My wife and i stayed there this last weekend and we absolutely loved it , it was perfectly located and we had a sea view from our room , The food was great , service was great , we were both very impressed overall , we were there for 4 Nights and in that time there was 4 weddings ,... More

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Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

Booked a last minute special without doing any of the normal research. What a pleasant surprise! Perfectly situated on the beach, a short walk to shops and restaurants, gorgeous views, and friendly, attentive staff. Prices at the restaurant were very affordable, and the food was excellent. Highly highly recommended.

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anglesey north wales
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

called here for a birthdfay meal, was lovely staff were attentive without being intrusive. would def go again.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I recently had my wedding @ the Boathouse in Ballito. We did all my planning from the UK via emails. We hadn’t been to the venue before, but friends had recommended it. We didn’t know what to expect, and I never normally take the time to write reviews but I really have to in this case as the whole experience... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

We booked out the penthouse and some hotel rooms for extended family over the Christmas period. On the positive side, the location right on the beach is amazing and the buffet breakfasts every morning are good. We also enjoyed the pool area, the live entertainment around the pool every evening and the complimentary cocktails/sundowners. On the negative side, the guesthouse... More

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Also Known As:
The Boathouse Hotel Ballito
The Boathouse Hotel
Address: 33 Compensation Beach Rd | PO Box 1166, Ballito 4420 , South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Ballito
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 14 B&Bs / Inns in Ballito
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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