Residence William French

Everything was perfect - the staff outstanding, hospitality amazing, we felt like family. Thank you to all at the Residence William French

Easily one of the best places we have ever stayed. Wonderful sceneries, friendly staff, excellent location. Outstanding breakfast and freshly cooked evening meal if you ask for it beforehand. Very spacious rooms and it is certainly home from home. It is an excellent base for the gateway to Cape Point, Boulder Bay and Chapman’s Peak. Car is essential for easy travel.

After reading all of the reviews on Residence William French, we were so excited to stay here and it's safe to say it absolutely did not disappoint... arguably the best experience I've ever had at a guesthouse. The guesthouse is set up on the hills above Boulders Beach, very nearby the penguin colony. The road up is steep and the driveway even steeper - However the views benefit from this! Breath taking views over false bay from the communal areas, with an infinity pool to suit. What makes this guesthouse special is the ethos around it - encouraging guests to integrate and spend time together. I understand this isn't for everyone but it was totally aligned to us and our values. Guests are encouraged to dine together of the evening and William puts together a bespoke menu each evening around seasonal produce and generally whatever his guests fancy to eat. Essentially you have your own private chef and dine with people from all over the world. William's food is extremely high quality and comes in abundance! I'd advise you arrive hungry... You will leave full. We stayed for three nights and had dinner on two of the three nights, we had only planned to have dinner here once but it was so good we re-booked for the following night and cancelled other reservations! Our room was spacious and comfortable, the double doors opened up to the pool area. Breakfast was much like dinner, served at the long dining table and eaten together with all the guests that stayed there. The table was covered in fresh crossaints, breads, fruit, yoghurt, granola, meats, cheeses and a variety of jams. If that wasn't enough the staff also offered eggs and bacon, cooked to order, your way! Overall the atmosphere and ethos of this place really is special. You need to be an open minded person who is prepared to mingle with other guests and share the same breakfast and dinner table but if that appeals to you - I couldn't reccommend this place highly enough.

A truly beautiful place run by William and his exemplary team. A wonderful setting our room looked over the pool in the distance boulders Bay. The breakfast is memorable homemade granola and jams . The bedroom are of a very high standard and very well appointed. We will definitely go again .