Hotel The Boatel

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

Set 800 metres from St Bavo's Cathedral, Hotel The Boatel is located in Ghent. Free WiFi access is available in this boat. Featuring a shower cabin, the private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. All rooms offer a river view. At Hotel The Boatel you will find a terrace. Outdoor activities in the surrounding area include cycling. Ghent Christmas Market is 700 metres away and Sint-Pietersstation Gent is 2.6 km from this boat. It is 55 km to Brussels Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ghent, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Boatel is an unusual and interesting place to stay and Captain Sven is a great host. Breakfast is excellent. We loved being on the water and so close to Ghent’s historic centre.”
Lydia
Australia Australia
“Great fun , Sven amazing and helpful host, lovely breakfast. Great location. Wonderful on the terrace in the evening.”
Araceli
Spain Spain
“Everything! It’s an unique special place. Will definitely will come back!!!!”
Patricia
Australia Australia
“The location was great. Sven helpful and informative. Bed comfy- breakfast amazing . Catered well for gluten free requirement- bread was lovely”
Robert
Australia Australia
“Excellent owner/host Sven. Helpful. Clean premises. Prepares good breakfast . Excellent location, 7 min walk from Ghent-Dampoort station and walking distances to most attractions.”
Angie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect. Sven was a great host. Boatel was brilliant. Hard work to leave and get to the town centre. Breakfast was delightful. Nice to be able to buy beer and wine to drink on deck.”
Stephen
Germany Germany
“Very comfortable, nicely fitted out, clean, quiet and great central location on the river, naturally - what more could one want? Oh yes - great breakfast also! We really enjoyed our stay here, hosted by Captain Sven. Can totally recommend it!”
Swenja
Germany Germany
“Excellent choice when visiting Ghent, we all enjoyed it! Sven is a great host, the boat in excellent condition and the rooms lovely. Easy walk from car park, and great base for exploring the city, all within easy walking distance. Can highly...”
Zulfiia
Italy Italy
“Sven is an amazing host! The room was clean, the breakfast was very nice. And sleeping on the boat is an amazing experience.”
Nella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Captain Sven was most welcoming and accommodating we asked for gluten free bread which was delicious thank you”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hotel The Boatel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

House rules

Hotel The Boatel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hotel The Boatel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed, licensed or represented by a business. This label has no relevance in terms of tax, including VAT and other 'indirect taxes', but is required under applicable consumer laws. You can find more information about the business here: .

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