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

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

1. Residence William French

1.2 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Peter

￥15,769

￥18,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

2. Albatross Guest House

Simon's Town, 1.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Sara

￥20,844

￥20,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

3. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town, 1.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Kirsten

￥17,054

￥19,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A two-story house with a garage, a balcony on the upper floor, and a driveway leading to the garage.

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

￥13,491

￥15,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

5. Stunning Boulders Beach house

Simon's Town, 0.3 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

￥57,063

￥57,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A beach with large rocks and clear water.

A living room with a beige sofa, a fireplace, a cowhide rug, and a dining area in the background.

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

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

6. Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

Simon's Town, 0.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Colleen

￥9,246

￥10,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

7. Whale View Manor Guesthouse

Simon's Town, 1.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michael

￥17,995

￥20,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

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

8. Aqua Terra

Simon's Town, 2.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Alan

￥33,775

￥39,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

9. 1 Mountain Rd Boutique B & B

5.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Michael

￥24,551

￥24,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

10. White Lodge Constantia Guest House

Constantia, 19.7 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Gary

￥19,833

￥22,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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.

11. Simon's Town Guest House

4.1 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Nelda

￥17,263

￥17,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

12. Hout Bay Manor

18.8 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Anonymous traveler

￥41,389

￥47,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, and a view of the sea.

13. Tintswalo Atlantic

Hout Bay, 16.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Angel H

￥116,726

￥138,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

￥36,114

￥41,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

￥13,343

￥15,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A person riding a bicycle on a gravel path with a vineyard and hills in the background.

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 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.

16. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

13.5 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Claudia

￥50,480

￥58,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

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

17. Hout Bay Breeze

Hout Bay, 18.9 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

Aurélie

￥12,009

￥13,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

18. St James Guesthouses

8.3 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

angela

￥50,709

￥58,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a view of mountains through large windows.

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

19. WINK Eaton Square

17.6 km from Boulders Penguin Colony

olutayo

￥11,961

￥14,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 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 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

￥21,833

￥25,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"4 nuits extrêmement bien situé pour visiter Cap Hope / Cap Bonne Espérance, Tour de bateau (baleines / requins / plongée) Hiking autour + Fish Hoek. Stationnement facile et gratuit. Nombreux restaurants tout près. Excellent service. Cela vaut vraiment prendre une des 8 chambres avec balcon. Seul hic, hôtel très peu insonorisé."

Penguins View Guesthouse

8/10 Good

"Excellent location for Boulders Beach."

Mariner Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Overall the Mariner is an excellent B&B. It is a converted upmarket home with an elevated, panoramic view of False Bay. It is spotlessly clean and well maintained. The furnishings are comfortable and tasteful. The outstanding breakfasts have a wide variety on offer and cater for all dietary restrictions. The property is within a several minute walk to the famous penguin colony and several picturesque beaches. It is about 10 minutes walk to historical Simonstown and it's numerous restaurants and quirky shops. Special mention must be made of Mandy, the lovely manager of the property, she is exceptionally friendly, helpful and knowledgable on local matters. If you are staying in the southern Cape Peninsula, this is the place to be!"

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!!"

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."

Magellans Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

Cottage with Sea Views

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay with my Mum who flew from Durban and my son and husband from London. We had the most stunning view of Kalk Bay from our veranda. Would highly recommend. "

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, 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. Residence William French

2. Albatross Guest House

3. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

4. Magellans Hotel

5. Stunning Boulders Beach house

6. Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

7. Whale View Manor Guesthouse

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. Last Word Constantia

15. Hout & About Guest House

16. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

17. Hout Bay Breeze

18. St James Guesthouses

19. WINK Eaton Square

20. Sacred Mountain Lodge

Top Boulders Penguin Colony Hotel Reviews

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Penguins View Guesthouse

Mariner Guesthouse

Tintswalo Boulders

The Grosvenor Guest House

Residence William French

Magellans Hotel

Cottage with Sea Views

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