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

Property highlights

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patrizia
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had an amazing experience & we will definitely come back!
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Captain Sven was amazing, great breakfast, very informative, thank you
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky, comfortable, friendly and a unique way to spend a few days in Ghent
  • Adrian
    Malta Malta
    Very cosy accommodation just 15 minutes walk from the centre and only 6 minutes from train station. Good breakfast, excellent, very helpful, and charming host. Highly recommended.
  • Johanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved this place, and really hope to be back for longer than just one night. The location was brilliant - a quiet, short walk to the centre and Christmas markets. Our host was helpful and friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him. He got back...
  • Günsu
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It is a super clean hotel. Sven captain is an excellent host! Breakfast is amazing, especially captain's hand-made jam.
  • Christina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable, and an ideal location. Excellent breakfast, and the host is very attentive.
  • Phillips
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s so unique and truly beautiful both inside and out! On top of that, Sven is an incredible host, very friendly, chilled but great energy and sense of humour. He made me feel very comfortable. Speaking of comfort, the bed was insanely...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very well located and warm, the breakfasts were great and I also liked being greeted by ducks and coots outside my porthole window.
  • Manuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Captain Sven was very friendly and helpful, upon arrival providing us with a town map pinpointing all the interesting locations in Ghent. I am also grateful to him for letting me know of the existence of the Ghent LEZ, as the Boatel sits inside it...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hotel The Boatel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 18 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Ironing service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Hotel The Boatel

  • Hotel The Boatel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hotel The Boatel is 800 yards from the centre of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Hotel The Boatel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Hotel The Boatel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
    • Check-in at Hotel The Boatel is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.