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.

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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.


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place to stay- couple of minutes walk from the station. Really relaxing and comfortable room Loved the terrace and how quiet it was at night The host Captain Sven is brilliant and made it a wonderful stay!
  • Vivi60
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic location. The room was immaculate, and the breakfast was great. Sven was very helpful with directions and recommendations. We loved being in the water.
  • Felicity
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky interior, very good breakfast. Clean and spacious room. Clear directions given. Sven runs it very efficiently. Good location close to Dampoort railway station.

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

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hotel The Boatel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 22:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel The Boatel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

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

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

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

    • 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.