1. a waterside hotel with docking facilities for boats

Examples

• The boatel offered convenient mooring for guests arriving by yacht.
• We stayed at a charming boatel on the lake during our sailing vacation.
• The boatel’s restaurant overlooked the marina where dozens of boats were docked.
• Many boatels provide fuel and maintenance services in addition to lodging.
• The coastal boatel was popular with fishing enthusiasts and pleasure boaters alike.