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Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio

3.0 star property
Ocean views meet leisure activities at this coastal retreat where golfers tee off and travelers relax to the rhythm of waves

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Apartment

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Bay view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room

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  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Cottage

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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
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4 Boulders Place, Boulders Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boulders Beach which includes marine life, rugged coastline and a sandy beach
    Boulders Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Simon's Town Country Club
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fisherman's Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • Blue Door Coffee Roasters
    6 min drive
  • Seaforth Restaurant
    11 min walk

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
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in an upper room and enjoyed a lovely ocean view. Staff were friendly , helpful and efficient The restaurant is lovely with a gorgeous ocean view Location is the best, close to several beautiful beaches and of course it’s just a short walk to see the penguins
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, nice and clean and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was tidy. Quite dated though. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous cute accommodation in a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to the penguins was amazing! Great staff and very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Loved the view from the dining room and food was excellent. Front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is perfect for viewing Penguins. The room was OK. It was quiet and they had both dinner and breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location right on the sea front. Next to the wildlife. Rooms were spacious and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Amenities
Close to the beach. Nice people. Small room but really ok. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brigitte

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Saraphina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean spacious and quiet . Staff were very pleasant and welcoming.Stayed for 18 days and would certainly recommend the boulders hotel .
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were fantastic. Everything needed was there. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROSETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location - nice view and right next yo the walkway to view the precious penguins!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and friendly, helpful staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice restaurant with good views for dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely suite, where we could look out and see the penguins !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very close to penguins with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025