Hotel The Boatel

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ghent, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

Breakfast info

Continental

Options with:

  • River view

  • Landmark view

Availability

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Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$466 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Landmark view
River view
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$155 per night
Price US$466
Excluded: € 3.5 City tax per person per night, 6 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chapman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The accommodation was unusual but very well thought out. The host was excellent warm and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble.”
  • Paweł
    Poland Poland
    “Nice hotel atmosphere, very good breakfast and location. Great stay with ducks outside the window.😁”
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Boatel us in a quiet place, perfect to explore Gent. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated. The breakfast was delicious. Looking from our room onto the river was a real treat.”
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous breakfast with choices including homemade jam and fresh pastries from the bakery. Great room on the boat. Captain Sven was really helpful with directions and routes for sightseeing in Ghent. A great stay.”
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    “Unique experience with wonderful hospitality . Only a short walk to the town centre Host Sven and his hospitality”
  • Celest
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Amazing small hotel on the boat, so not busy with a lot of people. Has everything you need for the stay. Breakfast was very nice, location is also great as its away from busy touristy areas. Owner is very welcoming and helpful. Had e really great,...”
  • Sasa_j
    Slovenia Slovenia
    “Excellent location, hotel. Sven the ovner was very frendly host. Breakfest was also very good.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Boatel location and uniqueness make it stand out. The rooms and all areas of the boatel where clean, smart and relaxing. Breakfast was amazing. It was quiet. Comfy bed. Check in was easy. Walk to main areas of town was about 5-10 minutes and...”
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely spacious clean room, and it was a great experience staying on a boat (with a fab communal roof terrace)! Wonderful breakfast, and Captain Sven was a brilliant host :-)”
  • Erwan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly host, great continental breakfast, great recommendations for a City Tour”

Property surroundings

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
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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.