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The Boathouse, Zululand & The Elephant Coast | Timbuktu Travel
Zululand & The Elephant Coast

The Boathouse

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About The Boathouse

The Boathouse is the gem of the North Coast. Just 25km from King Shaka International, this idyllic spot provides luxurious accommodation to the weary traveller. The bed-and-breakfast hotel offers 19 rooms, each named for a legendary ship and elegantly furnished in classic nautical tones of deep navy, rich burgundy, subtle gold finishes and crisp, clean white. Start your ocean adventure the minute you step on-board into your private room. The ocean-facing rooms allow breathtaking vistas of the vast blue sea, while the rooms facing away from the shore provide a quiet break from the bustle of city life. The penthouse suite offers 5 generous rooms, a living space, a well-appointed kitchen for self-catering purposes and an amazing deck, allowing the most magnificent ocean views imaginable. There’s simply no finer way to start the day than waking up with the untamed beauty of the sea right outside your window. All of the rooms are designed to give you the luxurious escape you need. Each room is individually decorated in its own colour scheme of fabric and style. Choose between luxury rooms, deck rooms or standard rooms. Most of the rooms have sea views.
From $90 per person/per night
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How to book The Boathouse

How do I book The Boathouse?

The Boathouse can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring The Boathouse or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boathouse?

Stays at The Boathouse start from around $90 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Zululand & The Elephant Coast

Ancient battlefields and wild shores merge to create a multi-faceted masterpiece.