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The Boathouse London

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Cabin | Private kitchenette
Cabin | Living area
Cabin
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire house boat

Sleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Floating Pocket Park, Merchant Square, London, England, W2 1JZ
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marble Arch
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

London

Located in London (London City Centre), this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Marble Arch. .This houseboat is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Gardens and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Oxford Street.
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What's nearby

  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Paddington Central - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hyde Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marble Arch - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Hilton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bow Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fatoush - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Boathouse London

Guest accommodations at this houseboat offer complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star houseboat have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. This London houseboat provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the houseboat include complimentary bicycles.
A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Free bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 30 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Boathouse London Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The boathouse was spacious, beautiful, and the finishings were comfortable and functional down to the smallest details. It was such a delightfully unique space and in a prime location very close to the rail station, shops and restaurants. Communication was clear and the entry process was super easy. We are so glad we chose to stay here and highly recommend it to others looking for a fun, yet cozy, space to stay in London.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Half Moon Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really unique experience to stay on a canal boat that is extremely well furnished and close to some great dining options (and Heathrow Express from Paddington station).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and great location - if privacy isn't a priority.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was to hard projector needed a laptop So no tv and very very cold even with the heat on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Brea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The boat was cozy and a unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. If you are looking for a cosy, unique, super cool place to stay this is the place for you. We loved it and want to return on our next trip. The communication was great, boat had everything you needed for your stay and was very comfortable (even the pull out couch bed). Fair warning the water pressure is low but the shower temperature was perfect. Can’t wait to go back and hope they add the their fleet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Concept was a good idea but the water system really sucked. Took 4 flushes just to get paper down. The shower only had scalding water so was impossible to take a shower for three days. You need a sign that says private boat as we had to tell people it was not part of the floating park. Very noisey at night also might check into rats around the boat it was just not enjoyable at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fantastic find!

What a great place to spend an evening! The Boathouse was a little gem that made our last night in London extra fun. The property worked well for 4 people including 2 teens. Everything was so well done and the check-in process was very easy. We had a lovely stay at the Boathouse and will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly unique location that was perfect for a family of 4. A little busy during the day, but amazing to have the space in the park and square to yourself at night. Easy walk to Paddington Station and lots of restaurants nearby along the canal

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was so unique and nice. Easy enough to get to a tube station or hail a taxi. Was very comfortable and got hot from the heaters as well. We wished we stayed there longer. I wish there was more privacy for the bathroom and, I guess as would come with a boat, the plumbing is a bit cumbersome but it's all good and the bath was so nice!

10/10 Excellent

Willi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda k

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My two young girls and I were visiting the UK from California. On our trip we had the pleasure of staying at some amazing 5 star venues and can I say, this Boathouse was the thing we were most excited about!...and it did not disappoint! It's smack dab in the center of everything including several great restaurants. The boat itself was perfectly clean and well cared for with dreamy bedding, and lovely decor....and that tub!! WOWZA! Raffaella and Cora were so lovely and accomodating. They really went of their way to make sure we were well taken care of. That meant a lot to me as someone who was traveling abroad by myself with young girls. So I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to The Boathouse in London. We will definitely be reurning whenever we're in town again and I plan to tell everyone I know about this lovely, unique place in the heart of London.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paolo, Brighton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I or I should say my Fiancé and I had the best secluded overnight stay on the boat house! Great for couples however when staying we did see how amazing it would be if you stayed with friends or family. We were showed round at the beginning and if there were any problems then the book they provide had everything in there for a just in case matter. Also a couple of enjoyable additions which are for free, a couple of bikes and a small row boat. So many restaurants and bars near by and something that was quite special was the open air cinema which can be watched on land or by boat. All in all, stunning location especially at night and if you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a classy hen do, or a glamorous weekend away with family or friends then you’re on to a winner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Chicago, IL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super fun night to staying over. Once ould have a dinner alfresco on the roof with 12 people!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet mooring close to Paddington station. Short cycle ride (bikes provided) to Little Venice. Plenty of eateries around the basin and supermarkets if you forget to bring the essentials (tea bags and shower gel for us!). A TV or radio would have been good as wi-fi not the best. Shame that the plants have lacked some tlc - I fear my watering of them was somewhat too late!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Gernot

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft ist sicher einzigartig - man sitzt dadurch auf dem Präsentierteller, da es weit und breit das einzige Boot ist. Die Optik ist wunderbar - leider auch oberflächlich und wenig funktional (zB Fahrräder nicht fahrtauglich, Blumentöpfe bei Regen voll Wasser, auch Kissen). Technik wirkt selbst gebastelt.... die Wasserpumpe ist laut und erfordert Geduld, das beim Duschen, Baden und WC-Gang. Aus der Dusche kam 3 Tage nur kochend heißes Wasser, was uns den Urlaub richtig vermieste. Der Kühlschrank war so kalt, dass alles gefroren war, mussten Lebensmittel weg schmeissen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022