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- Unique getaway : Swift in the wake of its glimmering Gibraltar predecessor, the sleek Sunborn London superyacht boasts cutting-edge architecture and awe-inspiring views for a glamorous escape away from the hustle and bustle. Poised gracefully on Royal Victoria Dock among gleaming high-rise global banks, it sits in a suitably minted location.
- Drink in the views : Canary Wharf’s twinkly multi-coloured tower lights are the perfect urban backdrop to pre-dinner seasonal cocktails and small plates in the Sundown Bar - the ideal spot to kick back after a day of city slicking. Elsewhere, treat yourself to a sumptuous culinary journey at the elegant Lands Ends restaurant.
- Timeless elegance : Cocoon yourself in style, luxury and comfort in your spacious superyacht guestroom. You can expect a timeless design alongside classic craftsmanship, not to mention pristine bathrooms with indulgent Prija toiletries.
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The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.
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Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Sunborn London Yacht Hotel
Royal Victoria Dock, Newham, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access
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Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf. Each of the smartly designed rooms feature a TV with Freeview, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Also included is a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view overlooking The Royal Docks. At Sunborn London there is a 24-hour front desk and a sun deck. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk. The lounge bar serves a selection of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. In the restaurant, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked items is served each morning. An à la carte menu is available in the evenings. Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. It offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on foot. It offers a direct route to The O2 Arena.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Good breakfast
Property highlights
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Restaurants 1 restaurant on site.
- Cuisine British • Mediterranean • Asian • International
- Ambiance Modern
- Dietary options Vegetarian
Facilities of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Toilet paper
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sun terrace
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Laptop safe
- Ironing facilities
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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.
The fine print Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the extra child or adult can stay in a sofa bed.
Cash payments are currently unavailable due to to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please note the same card used for booking needs to be presented at check-in.
An incidentals charge applies upon arrival. A charge of GBP 40 per day is required if guests pay via credit or debit card, or GBP 100 per day if guests pay with cash.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Stay on a luxury yacht…for less than £200
Beds on board: a new way to stay.
Modern families are an intrepid bunch, especially when it comes to our holidays. Looking beyond traditional hotels and b&bs, we’re g lamping in yurts, sleeping in tree houses and shacking up in shepherd’s huts. Thanks to the likes of Airbnb and Home Swap, we’re even holidaying in each other’s homes.
Now, with Beds on Board, you can spend the night on a luxury yacht, for less than the price of a Travelodge. But there’ll be no sailing off into the sunset – all boats are safely moored in marinas and moving them is strictly against the rules.
Beds on Board’s Mark Seamer tells me how it all began. In 2015, founder Tim Ludlow was at a busy regatta in Palma, Mallorca, struggling to find accommodation. All the hotels in town were fully booked and there was not a room to be had, but as Tim strolled along the waterfront, he noticed that most of the yachts in the marina were empty. That was the lightbulb moment.
At any given time 90% of yachts in UK marinas are empty, Mark explains, so Beds on Board was created to connect their owners with accommodation seekers. ‘It’s essentially Airbnb for boats’, he says.
It’s such a good idea and I can’t wait to take up Mark’s invitation to try it for myself.
She’ll do nicely. Amana, a Sunseeker yacht
How it works
The booking process is refreshingly simple. I sign up to the website, choose my required dates, destination and number of guests, and I’m given a selection of fancy boats to choose from. I select a gorgeous two-bedroom yacht called Amana, which the site tells me is a Sunseeker Camargue 50. She’s moored in Lymington Yacht Haven, in the desirable New Forest area.
It’s not as pricey as you might expect. In March, Amana costs £195 a night, which is less than some hotels in the area.
As bonkers as it sounds, staying on a yacht can be an economical choice for families, given that most have at least two bedrooms and so work out cheaper than checking into multiple hotel rooms.
Once I’ve booked, the boat owner has 48 hours to accept or reject my reservation. Later that day, I’m contacted by Jason, the friendly owner of Amana. He’s incredibly welcoming and happy to answer all my questions.
‘Can I bring my dog?’ I ask, wincing as I scroll through photos of Amana’s soft, white leather interiors. ‘Of course!’ Jason responds, to my delight. That evening, I flounce into the living room and announce to my husband that we’re all off to stay on a yacht.
Amana in the early evening light
Just like Airbnb, when guests arrive at the start of their stay, they’re met either by the boat owner or by his or her representative. My husband and I are met by Jason’s rep, the charming Samantha, at Lymington Yacht Haven. Check-in starts at 3pm and Amana is bathed in golden afternoon light when we first step onboard.
I’m struck by how immaculate she is and silently congratulate myself for packing a dog towel. The deck is spotless and we’re welcomed by a vase of fresh daffodils and bottle of wine in an ice bucket. I know we’re going to love it here. There’s even a packet of Captain Jack dog biscuits for our four-legged companion, Flint.
Inside, the walnut interiors glisten and plump towels are waiting on our bed. There’s a kitchen (galley in boat-speak) with all mod-cons, including a hob, microwave and to my husband’s delight, a Nespreso coffee machine.
A very warm welcome
A white leather sofa stretches the length of the living room and there’s a fold-out dining table. At either end of the boat are two en-suite bedrooms with showers.
Samantha gives us the lowdown on how everything works, but since we won’t be sailing anywhere, there’s nothing to be intimidated by. It’s mostly a case of getting to grips with the heating and making sure we know where the bottle opener is.
Jason’s detailed welcome pack invites us to help ourselves to tea and coffee. He’s even left us beer and wine, along with an honesty tin (which is so honest that there’s already money in there when we arrive).
Captain Flint at the helm (just pretending of course – sailing isn’t allowed!)
A taste of the high-life
Even without the prospect of a cruise, being on the boat is exciting. Reclining on deck with a glass of something cold as the sun sets over the water, we feel like interlopers in a world we’d never normally have access to. A boat like this would cost thousands to charter, but here we are – and for tonight, it’s all ours.
Marinas, by their very nature, are in pretty places with great restaurants, and the beauty of a Beds on Board stay is that you’re never far from a scenic waterfront stroll or great evening out.
That being said, a night onboard can be just as fun as going out. Unlike a hotel room, you can cook for yourselves and enjoy a meal on deck watched by expectant seagulls, or cuddle up in-front of a film as the sea gently rocks you to sleep (Amana has Sky and a hefty DVD collection).
Amana’s cosy main cabin
Lymington Yacht Haven neighbours a picturesque nature reserve. When we eventually tear ourselves away from the boat, we walk Flint along the seawall, looking down on ducks bobbing about in the salt marshes. A footpath called Solent Way runs from the marina all the way to Milford on Sea, hugging the coast. It’s a pretty five mile walk, but we only manage one or two, before our wimpy city dog starts dragging his feet.
We arrived in Lymington under a warm sun, but this being March in England, by the time we go to bed the wind is howling and rain thunders down on the roof. But we’re on a big boat, so a storm is thrilling! There’s something deliciously comforting about snuggling under a heavy duvet as the weather rages outside.
The next morning we awake to pale sunlight streaming in through the portholes, seagulls cawing softly and a text from boat owner Jason. He wants to know if we slept alright and survived the weather. ‘Do you have everything you need?’, he asks. Jason tells us to stay as long as want, even though check-out is officially at 11am.
Amy admires the Lymington-Keyhaven Nature Reserve, in the New Forest National Park
Staying on Amana is like spending the night in a luxury hotel, with the personal touches of a family-run b&b. Even though we never meet Jason in person, I’ve rarely stayed anywhere where I’ve felt so looked after.
Unsurprisingly, this new accommodation trend is catching on and Beds on Board now has boats in over 50 countries. It’s impressive stuff from such a young company and Mark is excited about the future. ‘Our aim is to offer travellers a million new beds around the world, without doing a single bit of construction.’
Back in London, I brag to friends about our weekend on a yacht (for under £200) and they all react in the same way – what a brilliant idea! They all say they’re going to try it. After all, w ho wouldn’t want to enjoy the glorious yachting lifestyle without the responsibility or the price tag that go with it?
Calm after the storm: morning breaks over the marina
Beds on Board: the lowdown
- Search bedsonboard.com for a boat in the place you’re visiting
- Chat to the boat owner through Beds on Board’s message centre
- Hop onboard and enjoy a quirky stay!
Prices start from around £50 a night and you can book everything from sleek catamarans and sailing boats to super yachts that come with their own crew (around £7,000 a night)
Amana, the boat I stayed on, starts at £195 per night for up to four people
Find out more about Beds on Board and book your stay
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Imagine staying in the lap of luxury aboard a glamorous superyacht moored in an exclusive location. It’s the epitome of luxury: Sunborn London’s impossibly sleek exterior showcases polished decks and dazzling walls of glass, while inside every space is designed for luxury and comfort
Sunborn London is part of a new breed of yacht hotels, with a five-star superyacht hotel in Gibraltar now open and further projects under development in Europe, USA, South-East Asia, the Middle East and Russia.
Sunborn London is a Yacht Hotel S160, providing around 10,000m² of beautifully designed floorspace and incorporating elegant guest accommodation, restaurants, leisure areas, conference and events facilities. Equipped to four-star luxury standards, the yacht is tailor-made for its London mooring using the highest standards in construction, safety and technology to meet the highest specifications.
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Take to water and stay onboard a houseboat, converted narrowboat, or a boathouse by the water’s edge. Browse our accommodation, ranging from static, moored sailing boats to mobile barges that follow an water-based itinerary tailored to you.
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Enjoy an unforgettable stay aboard a gleaming superyacht docked near London's Canary Wharf - includes breakfast.
Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf.
Hop onboard and enjoy a quirky stay! Price. Prices start from around £50 a night and you can book everything from sleek catamarans and sailing boats to super yachts that come with their own crew (around £7,000 a night) Amana, the boat I stayed on, starts at £195 per night for up to four people.
Imagine staying in the lap of luxury aboard a glamorous superyacht moored in an exclusive location. It’s the epitome of luxury: Sunborn London’s impossibly sleek exterior showcases polished decks and dazzling walls of glass, while inside every space is designed for luxury and comfort