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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 bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a seating area with chairs and a small 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

₩274,326

₩332,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A room with a view of the sea, a table with a water bottle, two chairs, and a decorative bowl.

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

2. Residence William French

1.2 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Peter

₩131,015

₩150,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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

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

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

3. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town, 1.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Kirsten

₩131,385

₩151,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A buffet setup with various food items and beverages on a glass table against a wooden wall with a decorative mirror above.

A bar area with a view of the sea, a variety of bottles and glasses, and a seating area with bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

4. Magellans Hotel

Simon's Town, 0.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Barry

₩135,136

₩155,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A living room with a sofa, a dining area with a bar, and a kitchen with a view of the sea.

A pool with a view of the sea and mountains, surrounded by white railings and potted plants.

A beach with large rocks and calm water.

A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a table with glasses and snacks, and a view of the sea.

5. The Grosvenor Guest House

Simon's Town, 1 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Mark

₩291,119

₩291,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A beach with large rocks and clear water.

A seaside patio with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean and a mountain.

A table set for a meeting with a laptop, glass, and a small plant, overlooking the sea.

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

6. Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio

Simon's Town, 0.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Colleen

₩43,919

₩50,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An open doorway leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the ocean through a large window, and a balcony with a railing.

A room with a view of the ocean through an open door, a mirror on the wall, and a table with decorative items.

A coastal view with two planters on a white structure, overlooking the sea and distant mountains.

7. Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Simon's Town, 1.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Thomas

₩184,753

₩212,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a sunset over a body of water.

8. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

5.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michael

₩217,914

₩217,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A table set with a bowl of grapes, a glass of orange juice, and a glass of orange juice, with a scenic view of the ocean in the background.

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.

9. Simon's Town Guest House

4.1 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Nelda

₩136,196

₩136,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A stately building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with an arched doorway, flanked by two wings with large windows and stone detailing. In front, there is a well-maintained garden with a fountain and benches.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a body of water.

A large, two-story house with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A window seat with a view of the ocean, a book, glasses, a teapot, and a cup.

10. St James Guesthouses

8.3 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

angela

₩257,959

₩296,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

11. 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

₩240,488

₩276,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and flowers.

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

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

12. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

Constantia, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Peter

₩187,270

₩215,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a beach and mountains.

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

A living room with two black armchairs facing a balcony with a view of the sea and mountains.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring two blue armchairs, a wicker coffee table, and a glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a blue umbrella.

13. Last Word Long Beach

12.8 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michele

₩439,762

₩505,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

14. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

13.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Claudia

₩320,876

₩369,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a built-in wardrobe, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

15. Hout & About Guest House

Hout Bay, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Fulvia

₩118,432

₩136,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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.

16. Marina Views

11.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Jane

₩111,288

₩111,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A modern two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by desert vegetation.

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.

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

17. Hout Bay Breeze

Hout Bay, 18.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Aurélie

₩79,339

₩91,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with a wine bottle, and a variety of kitchen utensils.

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

18. Sacred Mountain Lodge

12.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

MARION URSULA

₩112,951

₩129,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A balcony with wicker furniture and two wine glasses, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious balcony with a wrought iron railing, large windows offering a view of greenery and mountains, and a wooden door on the left.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Nova Constantia Boutique Residence

Constantia, 17.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Deirdre

₩276,834

₩318,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern room with a balcony, a grey sofa, blue chairs, a small table with a plant, and a view of mountains.

A modern café with wooden tables, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, wooden cabinets, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

20. WINK Eaton Square

17.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

olutayo

₩131,476

₩151,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Boulders Penguin Colony

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tintswalo Boulders	10.0 Exceptional 67 reviews	View
Residence William French	9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Simon's Town Quayside Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 342 reviews	View
Magellans Hotel	8.4 Very Good 24 reviews	View
The Grosvenor Guest House	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View

Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

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."

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"None"

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"

Other attractions near Boulders Penguin Colony

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, Penguins View Guesthouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good choices close by include Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio 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 Seaforth 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. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

4. Magellans Hotel

5. The Grosvenor Guest House

6. Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio

7. Whale View Manor Guesthouse

8. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

9. Simon's Town Guest House

10. St James Guesthouses

11. Hout Bay Manor

12. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

13. Last Word Long Beach

14. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

15. Hout & About Guest House

16. Marina Views

17. Hout Bay Breeze

18. Sacred Mountain Lodge

19. Nova Constantia Boutique Residence

20. WINK Eaton Square

Compare popular hotels close to Boulders Penguin Colony

Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Penguins View Guesthouse

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

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

Frequently asked questions