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

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.

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

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

1. Tintswalo Boulders

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

SIMON

฿7,250

฿8,744 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

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

฿3,632

฿4,177 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a framed picture 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.

3. Albatross Guest House

Simon's Town, 1.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Sara

฿4,450

฿4,450 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town, 1.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Kirsten

฿3,597

฿4,136 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Magellans Hotel

Simon's Town, 0.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Barry

฿4,128

฿4,747 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

6. Stunning Boulders Beach house

Simon's Town, 0.3 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

฿12,035

฿12,035 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A beach with large rocks and clear water.

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

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

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

7. Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

Simon's Town, 0.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Colleen

฿2,004

฿2,305 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A beach with large rocks and a clear blue sky.

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

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

8. Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Simon's Town, 1.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michael

฿4,171

฿4,796 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 sign reading "AQUA TERRA" above a building entrance, with large aloe plants in front.

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

9. Aqua Terra

Simon's Town, 2.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Alan

฿7,915

฿9,102 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

10. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

5.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michael

฿5,178

฿5,178 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A breakfast buffet with pastries, fruits, and flowers.

A living room with a red sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and an exit sign.

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

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

11. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

Constantia, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Gary

฿4,450

฿5,117 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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 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.

12. Simon's Town Guest House

4.1 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Nelda

฿3,641

฿3,641 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

13. Hout Bay Manor

18.8 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Anonymous traveller

฿8,758

฿10,132 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

14. Last Word Constantia

Constantia, 18.4 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Melanie

฿7,617

฿8,759 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern building with a large glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

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

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.

15. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

13.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Claudia

฿12,720

฿14,628 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 pool area with tiled seating and a view of mountains.

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

16. Hout & About Guest House

Hout Bay, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Fulvia

฿2,814

฿3,236 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by greenery and a white building with a roof.

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

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

17. St James Guesthouses

8.3 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

angela

฿9,894

฿11,378 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV. A dining area with a table and chairs is visible through a glass door, overlooking a pool and a residential area.

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

18. Marina Views

11.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Jane

฿2,810

฿2,810 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

19. Hout Bay Breeze

Hout Bay, 18.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Aurélie

฿2,675

฿3,076 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

20. Sacred Mountain Lodge

12.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

MARION URSULA

฿4,707

฿5,413 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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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
Magellans Hotel	8.4 Very good 24 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."

Tintswalo Boulders

10/10 Excellent

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

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! :-) "

Residence William French

10/10 Excellent

"Don’t let the exterior fool you. William’s place was delightful; a boho French Provence vibe ( he’s from Provence)with a beautiful pool and deck. Staff was lovely too. Rooms are quirky and very large. Really enjoyed the space. William offers some great local wines too. You won’t be disappointed."

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 care-free 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 studying the exhibits at Warrior Toy Museum during your trip to 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. Travellers like the surrounding area for its seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 47 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place 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 traveller data, and this guest house offers free parking and a coffee shop. Other good options close by include Penguins View Guesthouse and Simon's Town Quayside Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Boulders Penguin Colony?

Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options 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 that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Boulders Penguin Colony.

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 transport. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, 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. Magellans Hotel

6. Stunning Boulders Beach house

7. Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

8. Whale View Manor Guesthouse

9. Aqua Terra

10. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

11. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

12. Simon's Town Guest House

13. Hout Bay Manor

14. Last Word Constantia

15. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

16. Hout & About Guest House

17. St James Guesthouses

18. Marina Views

19. Hout Bay Breeze

20. Sacred Mountain Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Boulders Penguin Colony

Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Tintswalo Boulders

Mariner Guesthouse

Residence William French

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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