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A rooftop pool area with wooden decking, lounge chairs, and umbrellas overlooking a clear blue sea with distant mountains.

A terrace with a table set for two, overlooking a body of water.

A living room with a brick fireplace, a blue sofa, a wooden armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden bench, a wicker chair, and a glass door leading to an interior space with a tiled floor and a wooden staircase.

1. Tintswalo Boulders

Simon's Town, < 0.1 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

SIMON

NT$5,875

NT$7,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a view of the sea, a pool, and a lounge area with striped cushions.

A room with two patterned armchairs, a coffee machine, and a view of the ocean through sheer curtains.

A living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a floral arrangement.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of the ocean.

2. Residence William French

1.2 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Peter

NT$3,435

NT$3,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A balcony with a view of the sea, wooden chairs, a small elephant statue, and a table with a glass.

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a wicker chair, a blue and white patterned bedspread, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a wooden dresser, a table with a lace tablecloth, a bookshelf, a lamp, and a framed painting on the wall.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area including a microwave and cabinets.

3. Albatross Guest House

Simon's Town, 1.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Sara

NT$4,208

NT$4,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.

A waterfront hotel with multiple dining areas, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the water.

A marina with boats docked, a clear blue sky, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A waterfront property with a white building, a marina with boats, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

4. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town, 1.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Kirsten

NT$3,402

NT$3,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A marina with boats, a large ship, and a restaurant named 'HEATHER ART GALL'.

A two-story building with a balcony, labeled "Central Hotel," featuring storefronts on the ground floor.

A historic hotel with a balcony, multiple flags, and storefronts including a store named "Town Store" and a restaurant named "Central Hotel".

A beach with large boulders and a line of penguins on the sand.

5. Central Hotel Guest House

Simon's Town, 1.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Carole

NT$2,545

NT$2,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

A room with a wooden floor, a white door, a mirror, a lamp, and a window with a striped valance.

A living room with a fireplace, a blue armchair, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A coastal landscape with large rocks, greenery, and a view of the sea.

6. Stunning Boulders Beach house

Simon's Town, 0.3 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

NT$11,382

NT$11,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A beach with large rocks and clear water.

A beachfront hotel with a prominent palm tree, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue throw, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, wicker chairs, and a view of greenery through the window.

Wicker chairs and a table on a balcony overlooking a coastal view with mountains in the background.

7. Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

Simon's Town, 0.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Colleen

NT$2,096

NT$2,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A poolside area with a view of the sea and mountains, two lounge chairs with towels, and a metal railing.

A modern living room with a glass staircase, a sofa set, and a bed with a tufted headboard.

A modern building entrance with a sign reading "AQUA TERRIA" and a view of the ocean through a glass door.

A balcony with a view of the sea and mountains, a sofa, and a railing.

8. Aqua Terra

Simon's Town, 2.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Alan

NT$7,485

NT$8,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

A beach with a large number of penguins gathered on the sand, a rocky outcrop, and a pier with people.

A balcony with a clear view of the ocean and distant mountains.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a coastal landscape, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchenette.

9. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

5.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michael

NT$4,897

NT$4,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with a chair, and a view of the outdoor area through a doorway.

A kitchen counter with a vase of flowers, a bar stool, and a chalkboard with a welcome message.

A wooden table set for a meal with wine glasses, plates, and a vase with flowers.

10. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

Constantia, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Gary

NT$4,208

NT$4,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A room with a view of the ocean, a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A beach with people walking along the shore and a road running parallel to the beach.

A room with two red chairs, a small table with a plant, a wine glass, and a book.

11. Simon's Town Guest House

4.1 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Nelda

NT$3,443

NT$3,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

12. Hout Bay Manor

18.8 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

"From the moment we arrived to the minute we left we felt so looked after. Unfortunately they resold the room we had booked and paid for - and were unable to move us to the correct room, as they were fully booked. However; they did offer us dinner in the hotel restaurant that evening, on them, which was gratefully received - and the food and wine was delicious! We only stayed for one night, but certainly enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and attentive staff. We especially loved that they serve...

Anonymous traveler

NT$8,204

NT$9,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A wooden deck with two hanging chairs facing a beach at sunset.

A coastal property with a wooden deck, a stone pathway, and a view of the sea and hills.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea.

A rocky beach with a building on the left and a mountain in the background.

13. Tintswalo Atlantic

Hout Bay, 16.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Angel H

NT$21,304

NT$25,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a fruit bowl. It features large windows with a view of mountains and the sea.

A pool area with tiled seating and a view of mountains.

A sign for 'HOUT & ABOUT GUEST HOUSE' with a coastal scene illustration, including a boat and seagulls.

A dining area with a large table, benches, and a view of the sea through a glass roof.

14. Hout & About Guest House

Hout Bay, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Fulvia

NT$2,661

NT$3,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious living room with a large window, a chandelier, and a floral-patterned sofa.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a potted plant, and a vase with flowers.

15. Last Word Constantia

Constantia, 18.4 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Melanie

NT$7,203

NT$8,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A terrace with wooden furniture, a potted plant, and a view of a coastal landscape with mountains.

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background, a pool, and some plants in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A dining area with a table set for two, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a balcony with a view of mountains and the sea.

16. Hout Bay Breeze

Hout Bay, 18.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Aurélie

NT$2,560

NT$2,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A restaurant interior with a wine rack, seating, and hanging lights.

A table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a dish of oysters on the side, set against a vineyard backdrop.

A pool with two horse statues on either side, a wooden deck in the center, and a view of a green landscape with trees and a hill in the background.

A glass-enclosed lobby with a wooden table, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

13.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Claudia

NT$13,533

NT$15,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern two-story house with a dock extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern house with a large deck overlooking a river, surrounded by other houses.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a painting of a forest, and a view of a house and water outside.

A nighttime view of a town with a prominent mountain in the background.

18. Marina Views

11.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Jane

NT$2,657

NT$2,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with a bed, a white door, and a window with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, and a door.

A living room with a sofa, wooden dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a window with a view of greenery outside.

19. Sacred Mountain Lodge

12.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

MARION URSULA

NT$4,452

NT$5,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A sunlit room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and potted plants.

A room with a mirrored wall, a small potted plant, a metal bowl, and a wicker basket on a gold-colored stand.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wicker chair, a small table, and a shelf with decorative items.

20. Stoep By Ideas Cartel

7.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Nicole

NT$3,554

NT$4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Boulders Penguin Colony

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tintswalo Boulders	10.0 Exceptional 68 reviews	View
Residence William French	9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Albatross Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Simon's Town Quayside Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 344 reviews	View
Central Hotel Guest House	9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews	View

Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Whale View Manor Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very kind and accommodating. The facility was clean and well kept. The surrounding views of the ocean and beach front were spectacular."

Penguins View Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to the penguins, very accommodating and friendly host. My wife and I have traveled over 50 countries and this guesthouse was one of our favorite place."

Tintswalo Boulders

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location, open and spacious property, friendly helpful staff and great food. Fabulous stay!"

The Grosvenor Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect. The place beautiful. The breakfast delicious. Terrific hosts! A must!!"

Mariner Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Wow, what an amazing place! Two nights simply wasn’t enough! We loved everything about it-so welcoming, friendly & attention to detail was amazing! Thank you so much-it finished off our holiday perfectly. We’d totally recommend the breakfast too-super fresh & tasty. Thank you! :-) "

Central Hotel Guest House

8/10 Good

"Very nice staff, clean and it had a private washing machine (with washing soap) which was great. No safe but they were planning to install them"

Magellans Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

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A beach with penguins and rocky outcrops in the water.

Foxy Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Foxy Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.

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A rocky beach with large boulders, clear turquoise water, and a few penguins on the shore.

Boulders Beach

9.2/10 (1,331 reviews)

Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

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Water's Edge Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Water's Edge Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.

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Seaforth Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seaforth Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.

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Simon's Town Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cape Town at Simon's Town Country Club. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Windmill Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Windmill Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area.

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Fisherman's Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Fisherman's Beach during your travels in Cape Town? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Warrior Toy Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Warrior Toy Museum during your travels in Cape Town. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Boulders Penguin Colony?

Boulders Penguin Colony is located in Cape Town. Travelers like the surrounding area for its seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 47 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Boulders Penguin Colony?

Adjacent to Boulders Penguin Colony, Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and a cafe. Other good choices close by include Penguins View Guesthouse and Simon's Town Quayside Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Boulders Penguin Colony?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Boulders Penguin Colony.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Boulders Penguin Colony, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Boulders Penguin Colony.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Boulders Penguin Colony?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Boulders Penguin Colony, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Boulders Penguin Colony?

Simon's Town Museum, Warrior Toy Museum, and Noorul Islam Heritage Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Boulders Beach, Fish Hoek Beach, and Scarborough Beach. At Kalk Bay Beach, Table Mountain National Park, and Foxy Beach, you can surround yourself with nature.

How can I get to Boulders Penguin Colony?

Head over to Simonstown Station for metro transit. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Boulders Penguin Colony hotels

1. Tintswalo Boulders

2. Residence William French

3. Albatross Guest House

4. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

5. Central Hotel Guest House

6. Stunning Boulders Beach house

7. Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

8. Aqua Terra

9. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

10. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

11. Simon's Town Guest House

12. Hout Bay Manor

13. Tintswalo Atlantic

14. Hout & About Guest House

15. Last Word Constantia

16. Hout Bay Breeze

17. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

18. Marina Views

19. Sacred Mountain Lodge

20. Stoep By Ideas Cartel

Compare popular hotels close to Boulders Penguin Colony

Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Penguins View Guesthouse

Tintswalo Boulders

The Grosvenor Guest House

Mariner Guesthouse

Central Hotel Guest House

Magellans Hotel

Other attractions near Boulders Penguin Colony

Foxy Beach

Boulders Beach

Water's Edge Beach

Seaforth Beach

Simon's Town Country Club

Windmill Beach

Fisherman's Beach

Warrior Toy Museum

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