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Tintswalo Boulders

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Boulders Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premier Suite | Living area | Smart TV
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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily English breakfast

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premier Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Courtyard) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Courtyard)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Gay Road, Simonstown, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

What's nearby

  • Boulders Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach - 16 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harbour View Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Tintswalo Boulders

Upscale bed & breakfast near Boulders Beach
Located close to Fish Hoek Beach and Kalk Bay Harbour, Tintswalo Boulders provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in the lobby and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Tintswalo Boulders boast comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 100 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1385 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Boulders Boutique Villas B&B
Boulders Boutique Villas Cape Town
Boulders Boutique Villas
At Boulders Boutique Villas
Tintswalo Boulders Cape Town
Tintswalo Boulders Bed & breakfast
Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa
Tintswalo Boulders Bed & breakfast Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Tintswalo Boulders have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tintswalo Boulders pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tintswalo Boulders?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tintswalo Boulders?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tintswalo Boulders?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Tintswalo Boulders provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–4:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1385 per vehicle applies.

Where is Tintswalo Boulders located?

Located in Simon's Town, this spa bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Boulders Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fish Hoek Beach and Kalk Bay Harbour. Kalk Bay Beach and St. James Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Tintswalo Boulders Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Food, staff, room, and location were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing service, food and location. Staff were friendly and always happy to help and the views were so special. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

If you want a super special experience in a high quality guest house with your own chef and staff then Tintswalo Boulders is the place to stay. The property overlooks the amazing Penguin Beach which only adds to the unique experience of staying here. We would highly recommend this as a very special 5 star place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

We had an amazing stay at this hotel and would really recommend it. The staff, especially Vicky, are warm and welcoming. They went above and beyond with making our stay memorable. My friend had an excellent spa experience and they were very accommodating. Vicky was able to make a special restaurant reservation for us at the last minute which was wonderful. The hotel feels like a guesthouse and the view of the sea and the penguins are incredible. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Amazing location, walk from the property onto the board walk to see the penguins, great views, friendly and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Beautiful place, great location right by the penguins, friendly staff, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

This place was amazing. Beautiful accomodations and location. Nestled right above the penguins with comforting rooms and delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Everyone was very welcoming and there was absolutely nothing to spoil our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Extremely friendly and attentive staff. The food cooked for us was amazing. We loved the views and being able to be around so many penguins on Boulder Beach, right outside our balcony. Exceeds all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Really friendly and accommodating staff. The view from our balcony was outstanding. The whole property is very comfortably and aesthetically decorated. Meals were excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Absolutely wonderful place to stay! This was the best hotel experience I’ve ever had. We stayed in the Mayflower Suite, and it was simply glorious—extremely spacious and luxurious. I’ve stayed at hundreds of hotels, and this one has climbed straight to the top! The staff? Five-star service all the way. I’m at a loss for words—just wow. Do yourself a favor and experience it for yourself! Oh, and by the way, you get a private entrance leading directly to the penguins… an unforgettable touch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful B&B right on boulders beach with unobstructed views of the water! The best part of this B&B was the location. Would recommend staying 1 night to wake up early the following day and see the penguins. The staff are very friendly and helpful and property itself is very large and nicely styled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Fantastic property with caring staff. Comfortable and elegant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

expensive but truly worth the money only five rooms available which makes it quite an individual experience awesome breakfast with very fresh orange juice and you can choose what will be cooked for you rooms are decorated very nicely, are spacious and cleaned while you have breakfast private entry to the penguins 🐧 awesome view from all rooms but especially from the roof top with the small swimming pool massage and facial treatment in the spa were very nice and reasonably priced, too - hope to see next time a sauna 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Tintswalo Boulders is an excellent choice if you want to discover the wonders of the African Pinguin population near Boulders Beach. Our suite room was huge, tastefully decorated and squeaky clean. The breakfast choice is impeccable, the staff is extremely friendly and polite. Is has become rare to see a hotel/ guest house of this superb standard, led with enthusiasm, taste for beauty and respecting highest service standards. Small recommendation: to provide laundry bags in the cupboards and to make the bathroom door close without effort.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We loved the location, facilities and hospitality at the Tintswalo! We didn’t realize how close it actually was to the boardwalk and viewing areas for the penguins at Boulders Beach. The views over False Bay were really nice also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

I attended Mining INDABA 2025, and due to not booking my accommodation on time, I ended up staying in Simon's Town, which is an hr drive from the Conference Centre. Tinswalo is located in a quiet and predominantly white suburb of Cape Town. It offers breathtaking views, and the place is superb. I highly recommend it for couples going on holiday, honeymoon etc. Every day, while eating breakfast, I would overlook the penguins on the shores of the ocean. The staff were helpful and professional. I will definitely return with my wife.... Being a foodie person. i enjoyed every meal. talk of the Rooms clean and everything was flawless.....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We had a wonderful stay here - the hotel is very homely and Kirsty the manager and team were incredibly welcoming. The views across Boulders Beach are stunning - the photos don’t do it justice! Would recommend eating in the restauraunt as there wasn’t much around that opened in the evening for food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Absolutely incredible stay! My friend and I were traveling for a few weeks and ended our stay here, couldn’t have been a better way to cap off the trip. Service: impeccable. They are accommodating and kind and so helpful. The food was AMAZING and the views were the best (we could see the penguins). I would tell everyone to stay here at least once in their life!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Tintswalo at Boulders is top notch. We loved our short stay with a fabulous room, warm fire and beautiful view. We walked the beach at sunrise and visited many penguin. Staff was helpful and friendly. I'd definitely go back - for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Beautiful stay away from the hustle and bustle. Penguins and Wales on the doorstep. Breakfast with a view and the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever eaten!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Ideal place to stay for a couple of nights to visit the penguins and Cape Point. genuine 5 Star luxury and charming service. Definitely book a room with view of the sea. In house catering is limited in choice but very good and the drinks range is comprehensive. Nothing not to like.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Stunning and beautiful! Can’t say enough about the total experience and we’ve traveled the world. Now one of the top 3 properties for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at this lovely boutique hotel. We were warmly welcomed and the staff took wonderful care of us. We felt very much at home and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, the comfortable bed and the lovely furnishings in every room. Food was very good. Short walk into town. The view is spectacular. I would recommend this location without any hesitations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023