Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio offers seaside tranquility and practical amenities. Enjoy an 18-hole golf course or book a massage near the famous penguin colony. The guesthouse provides free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful staff throughout your stay.
Located in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio is next to a golf course. Boulders Penguin Colony and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boulders Beach and Muizenberg Beach. Long Beach and Chapmans Peak are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
4 Boulders Place, Boulders Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
What's nearby
Table Mountain National Park
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Boulders Beach
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Simon's Town Country Club
8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Boulders Penguin Colony
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Fisherman's Beach
14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Simonstown Station
7 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
61 min drive
Restaurants
Bhandaris
10 min drive
Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant
1 min walk
Dixie's
6 min drive
Cafe Penguino
9 min walk
Harbourview Restaurant
3 min drive
About this property
Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio
Guesthouse near Boulders Beach
Located close to Boulders Penguin Colony and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf, Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 50 to 200 for adults and ZAR 50 to 200 for children
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 200
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Golf carts
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
8 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 50 to 200 for adults, and ZAR 50 to 200 for children
Hosted evening meal: ZAR 200
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Boulders Beach Lodge Resta Cape Town
Boulders Beach Lodge Resta
Boulders Beach Resta Cape Town
Boulders Beach Resta
Boulders Beach Lodge Resta
Boulders Hotel, Cafe And Curio
Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio Cape Town
Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio Guesthouse
Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Is Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio located?
Located in Simon's Town, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Boulders Beach and Boulders Penguin Colony. Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf and Muizenberg Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The property was clean, and the friendly staff were always smiling and helpful. Special mentions to the front desk, restaurant, and cleaning teams! The room was excellent, spacious, well stocked, and safe. Glad we selected Boulders from the long list of choices in the Simon’s Town region.
Spencer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Martha
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is by the ocean and right next to the penguin colony. It is an ideal location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Cannot recommend this place enough. If you are looking for a Hilton, this is not for you. It is a very friendly small hotel right next to the penguins. The staff so friendly and helpful and the food was way beyond what I was expecting. Could not do enough for us. Thank you.
This cozy property was conveniently located right at Boulders Beach with easy access to the beach and penguins waddling through the parking lot at sunrise. Parking was a little crowded during the day but cleared out in the evening. The on-site restaurant offered tasty dinner and we were always met with friendly staff. We were also an easy drive from Simon's Town for other food options. Cape Point was a bit of a drive, maybe 45 minutes but made for an excellent day outing!
The room was clean with a well-stocked kitchenette, nice shower, and warm blankets for the chilly weather we encountered. Overall, a very lovely place to stay!
Great location, close to National Park (Penguins). Staff was super, friendly yet professional. Room is small, but clean and comfortable. Great price!
Would definitely stay here again!
It was my dream to see penguins, and the hotel is located right at the entrance to the park. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had all I needed in the room and felt comfortable and safe.
Olga
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Brigitte
Feb 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
While a simple accommodation, it is clean and the location is priceless-adjacent to Boulders Beach. The staff, while on-site were helpful. I had read an earlier post that they did not serve dinner. That must have changed recently as their cafe was open until 7:30 pm. Closed early, but helpful to just hang out as we only arrived late afternoon.
This is a great property for penguin spotting as the penguins were right outside the property after the carpark. The front desk and cafe at the property will close after 5pm though so you need to ubereats or drive out for dinner. It can be very dark outside and the property is not enclosed so strangers can come to your room, so do remember to lock your door. This property has no AC and one small portable fan is provided in the room. The room can get stuffy in Summer. Property has no carpark of its own so you need to park your car outside the property which is an open public carpark. So park at your vehicle at your risk.
Solo Traveler.
I really like this property and I think it has a lot of potential. I only stayed one night, but it brought back memories I had as a child traveling in Northern California.
What I Liked: (1) Staff (2) Ambience Vibe (3) Views and Penguins.
What are some issues: (1) No Liquor License although as of this date the property is applying for one, and hopefully when that is issued they will keep the restaurant open in the evening. (2) Noise. It does not bother me, but the nature of the property is such that you can hear everything other guests are doing. There are "Quiet Zone" signs, but even so, if you are a light sleeper this Hotel may not be for you. (3) For my room at least, the bathrooms need to be upgraded.
Overall a great experience and a good value. I would stay again.