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Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio

3.0 star property
Sandy fun near Boulders Beach and Boulders Penguin Colony

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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

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

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Standard Twin Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Apartment

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Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Double Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Cottage

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Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Boulders Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Foxy Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden River Spur Steak Ranch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬10 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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 at Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio?

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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Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazi g hotel. You sre right next to the penguin beach park and all of the dive sites. The employees were awesome tland thier food was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay and then wake up early the next morning and visit the penguins. No problems queuing for a parking space - you are already there!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location for Penguin Watching

Great location for Penguin Watching
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is unique as it on Boulders Beach. Closest to the entrance to the Penguin colony. The owners and staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No restaurants nearby for evening meals, shame the cafe was not open longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Comfortable. Many stairs. Vehicle required, but parking is limited. Be very careful to not park in the lower lot, as it is chained at a very early hour in the evening, and you will not be able to access your vehicle until morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Twin room highly inadequate in terms of space for two people with two normal sized suitcases. Noisy walkway. Windows difficult to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torleif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine wunderschöne Gegend, könnten täglich die Pinguine sehen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir möchten die Pancakes (Crepes). Dankeschön für die schönen Tage
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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