What are the best hotels near Boulders Beach Penguin Colony?

Simon's Town Quayside Lodge, Willets Hotel, and Simonstown Quayside Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. See the full list: Hotels near Boulders Beach Penguin Colony .

What are the best hotels near South African Naval Museum?

Popular hotels close to South African Naval Museum include Simon's Town Quayside Lodge, Willets Hotel, and Simonstown Quayside Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near South African Naval Museum .

Which hotels are closest to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Popular hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport include Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport, City Lodge Hotel GrandWest, and Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Cape Town Intl Airport .

What are the best hotels near Simon's Town Museum?

A few of the most popular hotels near Simon's Town Museum are Simon's Town Quayside Lodge, Willets Hotel, and Simonstown Quayside Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Simon's Town Museum .

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1. Tintswalo Boulders
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Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024
Speechless
"Stunning location with penguins beach, staff very friendly and professional, very beautiful room with a special surprise for the celebration"
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#1 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Boutique hotel near Cape Point with a penguin view. Offers tranquil atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food. Highlights include a cozy, family-friendly setting, well-appointed rooms, and an open kitchen concept.
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2. Residence William French Guest House
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2024
Nice place for a few days
"We had a lovely room room 4 “Elise” Deluxe Queen Room with Sea View."
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#2 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Ideal location with stunning views, close to nature attractions. Offers refined accommodation, sophisticated pool area, and exquisite dining. Known for warm hospitality and attention to detail.
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3. Simon's Town Quayside Lodge
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Reviewed on 29 Sept 2022
5 OUT OF 4 STAR EXPERIENCE
"... room which he enjoyed :) We enjoyed all our meals on our balcony taking full advantage of the Amazing room service (Had a Sirloin Steak for supper which was divine and delicious full breakfast ( breakfast whic..."
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#3 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Centrally located hotel with spacious rooms and stunning harbor views. Features welcoming patio and balcony areas. Close to great restaurants and yacht club, with possible whale sightings.
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4. Mariner Guesthouse & Villa
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Reviewed on 19 Jul 2023
Very friendly and comfortable
"Our room was large, had a very well equipped small kitchenette and from the balcony you could admire the sunrise."
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#4 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Outstanding guesthouse in Simon's Town with beautiful, modern rooms and stunning harbor views. Known for delicious breakfast, friendly staff, and proximity to penguin colony.
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5. Simon's Town Guest House
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Reviewed on 13 May 2022
Great breakfast and views
"Our beautiful, spotlessly clean room had a fabulous view of the ocean."
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#5 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"This was a fantastic guesthouse, the location was perfect and the room was very modern and clean with stunning views. The bed was very comfortable and Nicky went above and beyond to make our stay a great one."
6. Penguins View Guesthouse
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Reviewed on 30 Jan 2023
Lovely
"The room was lovely and clean and was very well equiped, you could have easily cooked yourself a meal and there was plenty of cutlery, glasses etc."
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#6 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Peaceful guesthouse near Boulders Beach and Cape Point with scenic sea views. Offers comfortable accommodations, easy beach access, and proximity to restaurants. Notable for penguin viewing.
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7. Boulders Beach Lodge
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Reviewed on 20 Dec 2023
Nice hotel close to the beautiful Boulders Beach and the Penguins
"Very friendly staff, clean room, very quiet at night and veeeeeery close to Boulders Beach and the penguins."
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#7 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Rustic lodge near Cape Point, offering clean, comfortable rooms. Known for friendly staff and picturesque surroundings. Ideal for couples, families, and hiking enthusiasts.
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8. Moonglow Guest House
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Reviewed on 10 Jan 2022
Superb stay whilst spending time diving the kelp forests of Simon's Town
"Our room had a great view and the high bed made seeing the ocean easy whilst relaxing."
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#8 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Cozy guesthouse offering warm hospitality and well-maintained rooms with breathtaking views. Praised for delicious breakfast and convenient location to tourist sites. Features spacious deck with expansive ocean views.
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9. A Boat House
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Reviewed on 9 May 2023
Lovely
"From a warm welcome, to a big clean room, an incredible view to the best, fresh and perfectly prepared and yummy breakfast - we had it all!!!!"
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#9 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Unique boat house design with stunning sea views. Spacious, well-furnished rooms. Noted for attention to detail and made-to-order breakfast. Close to tourist spots.
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10. Rocklands Bed and Breakfast
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Reviewed on 12 Jan 2023
Wonderful
"Excellent room, magnificent view, caring staff, attention to details, nice amenities and the perfect location."
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#10 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
B&B with stunning ocean and mountain views, spacious rooms, and a pool. Near Cape Town, national park, and penguin beach. Noted for great service and breakfast.
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11. Grosvenor Guest House
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Reviewed on 5 Jan 2024
a small paradise
"Within walking distance from everything (beach, restaurants), greeted by Debbie & Jonathan, you feel immediately at home Great view from the room and from the pool, super breakfast, I will come back"
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#11 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Spacious, clean rooms with stunning ocean views. Excellent breakfast on a lovely terrace. Convenient location near attractions. Warm, welcoming hospitality. Amenities include pool and full kitchen.
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12. Magellan's Passage
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Reviewed on 30 Nov 2024
Hidden gem
"I had a wonderful 4-day stay here whilst in a business trip. In the first instance, the bed was super comfortable and I woke up refreshed and ready for the day. Rooms are spacious and very clean. They’re also well..."
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#12 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"Lovely small boutique guest house with amazing views across the bay. Affordable luxury - large sea facing room was very comfortable with nice touches and large bathroom all styled tastefully."
13. Willets Hotel
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Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024
A lovely place
"Beautifully decorated and room 106 was spacious and luxurious."
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#13 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Centrally located boutique hotel in Simonstown. Features luxurious amenities, spacious rooms, a lovely courtyard, and a grand dining area. Complimentary breakfast included.
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14. Aqua Terra
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Reviewed on 29 Jul 2022
A Hidden Gem in glorious Simon's Town
"This boutique B and B exceeded expectations and the hosts Garth, Natalie and Peter were amazing. Spectacular mountain and sea views and luxurious rooms. Superb breakfast. 10 minutes drive from Simon's Town and close..."
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#14 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"This boutique B and B exceeded expectations and the hosts Garth, Natalie and Peter were amazing. Spectacular mountain and sea views and luxurious rooms. Superb breakfast. 10 minutes drive from Simon's Town and close..."
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15. Whale View Manor
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2023
beautiful stay
"Nice view from the room, quiet, large room, delicious breakfast with continental plus fruit plus juice plus bread, walking distance to boulders beach through the golf course the penguins are always lovely"
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#15 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
Sea-facing rooms with stunning views of False Bay. Ideal for wildlife and whale watching. Close to beach and penguin sanctuaries. Offers peaceful atmosphere, delicious breakfast, and helpful hosts.
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16. The Cheriton Guest House B&B
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Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024
Wonderful
"Vanya and Nicole and all the team at the Cheriton are welcoming and friendly. The place is beautiful overlooking the bay and sitting on the verandah eating the superb freshly cooked breakfast is a highlight . The..."
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#16 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"The place is beautiful overlooking the bay and sitting on the verandah eating the superb freshly cooked breakfast is a highlight . The outside area and pool are pretty and landscaped."
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17. Watercolours House
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Reviewed on 10 Jan 2021
An Amazing stay
"We had the chance to spend 3 nights in this wonderful house. The view was amazing, our host were perfect and the accommodation very comfortable ! A lovely place that we strongly recommend :) We look forward to come..."
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#17 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"We had the chance to spend 3 nights in this wonderful house. The view was amazing, our host were perfect and the accommodation very comfortable ! A lovely place that we strongly recommend :) We look forward to come..."
18. Penguinden
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 2024
Views for days!
"Wow! What a treat it was to stay here! We booked for only one night as we were doing a day trip and didn’t want to travel back far to where we were going after a day this side. The views from the house are..."
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#18 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"The facilities were perfect .. we didn’t need much as we only stayed one night. We stayed with our 2 year old, which was no hassle. A high chair and cot were provided - thank you so much!"
19. Simonsview
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Reviewed on 3 Apr 2023
Such a beautiful view
"What a fantastic establishment. Check in / out was very smooth. Apartment was clean and had all the necessities. The best was the view, gorgeous ocean view from the balcony all the way over to False Bay..."
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#19 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"It is quiet and there are lovely views of the ocean. The flat is small but spacious, with lovely decor, and almost everything you could need. There are emergency lights and a gas cooker for blackouts."
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20. Penguin Palace
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Reviewed on 12 Jun 2021
Amazing stay
"The room was beautiful, the view was stunning , everything was amazing. The check was easy and the the two guys was so helpful and friendly . I would recommend this place to anyone. WE would love to go back again "
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#20 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"The room was beautiful, the view was stunning , everything was amazing. The check was easy and the the two guys was so helpful and friendly . I would recommend this place to anyone. WE would love to go back again "

21. Avian Leisure
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Reviewed on 1 Mar 2022
Wonderful 5 nights in Watsonia Apartment
"We had booked a spacious one bedroom apartment which ticked all the boxes."
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#21 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"Lovely, spacious apartment with ocean views from the main bedroom and living room. Very well equipped kitchen, two bathrooms and laundry facilities. Ideally located to explore the surrounding area."
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22. 15 on Penguin Guest House
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Reviewed on 1 Oct 2017
Good first night stay in Simonstown
"Everything was nice and the room was great. Comfortable nice bed to sleep on. The breakfast was also nice. We were received with a smile. Only thing i can say is maybe check if the tv channels are working because we..."
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#22 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"Everything was nice and the room was great. Comfortable nice bed to sleep on. The breakfast was also nice. We were received with a smile. Only thing i can say is maybe check if the tv channels are working because we..."
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23. The Lookout
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Reviewed on 7 Apr 2020
Absolutely fabulous
"It is with delight I write this review, our stay at the lookout was memorable, in that the accommodation was exceptional , the location magnificent and the hosts were wonderful. Warm and caring , honest and..."
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#23 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"It is with delight I write this review, our stay at the lookout was memorable, in that the accommodation was exceptional , the location magnificent and the hosts were wonderful. Warm and caring , honest and..."
24. Central Hotel Guest House
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Reviewed on 23 Apr 2018
a pleasant stay
"i stayed in the hotel/guest house for a number of days although it is (very) old, it is neat clean and centrally located. rooms were spotless and clean, breakfast good and a happy and friendly staff compliment. i..."
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#24 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"i stayed in the hotel/guest house for a number of days although it is (very) old, it is neat clean and centrally located. rooms were spotless and clean, breakfast good and a happy and friendly staff compliment. i..."
25. Port of Call
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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2020
Escape to Paradise in the midst of the Pandemic!
"After months of lockdown and the prolonged stress of compliance with Covid restrictions, we were longing for a safe, tranquil escape. My husband was about to turn 92 and I felt that he deserved to be whisked away to..."
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#25 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"After months of lockdown and the prolonged stress of compliance with Covid restrictions, we were longing for a safe, tranquil escape. My husband was about to turn 92 and I felt that he deserved to be whisked away to..."
26. Ollava Guest Room
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Reviewed on 29 Jun 2024
A nice cozy place.
"It is on the main road, so during the day there could be quite some noise coming from the passing vehicles, but during the night is quiet. The sea view rooms are noisier, since they are also facing the road, if that..."
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#26 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"There is a small rock pool very close, nice place for reading a book or sunsets! Simon's Town is 6min with a car or 50min walk away. Boulder's Beach (penguins) is 10min away with a car or 1h 15min walk."
27. Roman Rock
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Reviewed on 8 Nov 2020
Team building
"Peaceful, awesome ocean view and a comfortable spacious accommodation. Definitely value for money. Everyone had a lovely weekend despite the windy weather, well Cape Town is unpredictable as we know.!"
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#27 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"Peaceful, awesome ocean view and a comfortable spacious accommodation. Definitely value for money. Everyone had a lovely weekend despite the windy weather, well Cape Town is unpredictable as we know.!"
28. Boulders Blue Bed and Breakfast
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024
Amazing!
"Room was clean, very spacious and the views are spectacular."
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#28 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"Wonderful hosts who offered helpful information regarding routes of travel and places to visit, as well as alerts to whales in the bay! The room and en suite was spacious, spotless, and wonderfully comfortable."
29. The Flying Penguin
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Reviewed on 7 Jan 2021
Review of the Flying Penguin
"Wonderful self-catering unit with stunning views of False Bay. What impressed us was the kindness of the manager of the unit (I assume, the owner) which stayed in one of the other units. Parking is a bit tight but..."
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#29 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town
"Wonderful self-catering unit with stunning views of False Bay. What impressed us was the kindness of the manager of the unit (I assume, the owner) which stayed in one of the other units. Parking is a bit tight but..."
30. The Tides
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#30 Best Value of 66 places to stay in Simon's Town

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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
The sheltered inlet of Boulders Beach is located in the Cape peninsula near Simon's Town. Here exists a protected colony of African penguins which can be viewed in their natural habitat via wooden walkways. There is also an excellent beach for swimming nearby.
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Foxy Beach
Though enticing for its fine white sand and clear blue surf, there’s no swimming at this beach—at least not for humans. Foxy Beach is strictly reserved for African penguins.
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Sas Assegaai Submarine Museum
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South African Naval Museum
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Seaforth Beach
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Windmill Beach
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Simon's Town Museum
Another Dutch East India Company property, this former governor’s home contains crafts and artifacts illustrating local cultural heritage.
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Just Nuisance
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Jubilee Square & Jetty, Simon's Town
Historic Square and Jetty in the heart of Simon's Town with many interesting exhibits, including the statue of Just Nuisance. Also the departure point for Whale watching and Shark diving within False Bay. This attraction offers something for everyone.
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: Simon's Town Quayside Lodge, Willets Hotel, and Simonstown Quayside Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. See the full list: Hotels near Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.
: Popular hotels close to South African Naval Museum include Simon's Town Quayside Lodge, Willets Hotel, and Simonstown Quayside Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near South African Naval Museum.
: Popular hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport include Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport, City Lodge Hotel GrandWest, and Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Cape Town Intl Airport.
: A few of the most popular hotels near Simon's Town Museum are Simon's Town Quayside Lodge, Willets Hotel, and Simonstown Quayside Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Simon's Town Museum.

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