boatel

Ship-based overnight accommodation

A boatel is a waterside hotel, either a boat converted into lodging or a hotel built on a pier or waterfront that caters to people arriving by boat.

The word blends "boat" and "hotel": We stayed at a charming boatel on the canal.

Also spelled botel.

accommodation

cabin

Simple wooden dwelling

mooring · marina · reservation · check-in · guest · hospitality · amenities · concierge · housekeeping · linens

vessel

yacht

Large pleasure vessel

catamaran · narrowboat · cruiser · hull · bow · stern · mooring line · anchor · gangplank · deck

destination

marina

Recreational vessel harbor

  • harborSafe anchorage for ships
  • portDocking place for ships
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge

pier · waterfront · riverside · canal · lake · bay · anchorage · quay · wharf · seaside

leisure

cruise

Leisurely ocean voyage

sunbathing · kayaking · paddleboarding · swimming · snorkeling · sightseeing · relaxation · vacation · recreation · scenic

Opposites
location/setting

boatelmountain lodge

High-altitude accommodation

desert resort · ski chalet · cabin · motel

Phrases
Family

boat, boating, sailboat, rowboat, lifeboat, motorboat, speedboat, steamboat, boaters

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G