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Penguins View Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the outdoor pool and sunny terrace with beautiful views at this laid-back property where barbecue grills invite alfresco dining

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Penguins View Guesthouse in Simon's Town offers a retreat near Boulders Beach. Guests relax on the sun-drenched terrace, cool off in the outdoor pool, or use the barbecue area. Multilingual staff enhance the stay, while free WiFi and self-parking add convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Studio with partial Sea View, Balcony

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  • Sea view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

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(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

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  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Sea View

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  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing

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(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Penguins View Guesthouse is in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town. Simon's Town Country Club and Boulders Penguin Colony are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf. Casa Labia Cultural Centre and Learn 2 Surf Cape Town are also worth visiting. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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1 Bellevue Road, Simons Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park
    Table Mountain National Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boulders Beach
    Boulders Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Foxy Beach
    Foxy Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Simon's Town Country Club
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bhandaris
    9 min drive
  • Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Blue Door Coffee Roasters
    6 min drive
  • Dixie's
    6 min drive
  • The Galley Restaurant
    10 min drive

About this property

Penguins View Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse near Boulders Beach
Penguins View Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 5:00 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

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Penguins Guesthouse Cape Town
PENGUINS VIEW GUESTHOUSE CAPE TOWN
PENGUINS VIEW GUESTHOUSE Guesthouse
PENGUINS VIEW GUESTHOUSE Guesthouse CAPE TOWN

Frequently asked questions

Does Penguins View Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Penguins View Guesthouse 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 Penguins View Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Penguins View Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penguins View Guesthouse located?

Located in Simon's Town, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Simon's Town Country Club and Boulders Beach. Table Mountain National Park and Windmill Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Penguins View Guesthouse Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself is nice, but not fancy. The view, however, is spectacular and overlooks the golf course on one side, and a view of False Bay on the other. Right up from Penguin Beach, and about a mile from the main drag with all of the shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice unit. Ground floor, no stairs, lovely garden, super nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the cottage which has full kitchen, two bedrooms and an outdoor bar area with view. We absolutely loved everything about the location and walked every morning and afternoon to see the penguins and explore many great beaches along the boardwalk. There is parking provided, which was great. Boulders beach is at the bottom of the street. Penguins were visible along the free boardwalk and we visited windmill beach and waters edge beach all within walking distance. Owners were welcoming and provided easy instructions to access the cottage and we enjoyed amazing sunsets as well. Beds were comfortable, full kitchen had all you needed for self-prepared meals and there is a small pool on-site too. Perfect stay in Simons Town for families. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful room with an amazing view.

A very nice room adjacent to the beach. Great views and hosts Heather and John are lovely and are happy to offer information about the local areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nobuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This guesthouse is in the perfect location for penguin watching. It's a lovely place where you can enjoy a view of the ocean right from your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations within easy walking distance to view the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Superb location to drive south along the coast to Cape Point and close to Simons Town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay in the Honeymoon suite which has stunning views of False Bay & down to the Penguin colony. Amenities in room were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Penguin Guest House was exceptional. The room was beautifully decorated, well-equipped, and comfortable. The location couldn’t have been better—just a short walk to see the penguins, and the beach was visible right from our window. The highlight of our stay was waking up to the sunrise on the balcony. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, neat and well maintained. The view of false bay and the boulders area is fantastic. The apartment has a kitchen area, has a braai on the patio. We would have loved to stay longer. Super place and will for sure stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property only a short walk from boulders beach. Heather was was great at answering all my many questions. Room was clean, balcony was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this guesthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for penguins

Beautiful room in a convenient location for the penguins and close to restaurants, shops etc. stocked with everything you need and a nice balcony. Bed was comfortable and the shower was good. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Penguins View Guesthouse and couldn't have been more pleased. The views from the property are absolutely breathtaking—perfect for morning coffee or a sunset wind-down. The bed was incredibly comfortable, making it easy to relax and recharge. One of the best parts? It's just a short walk to the famous penguin beach! Waking up and strolling over to watch the penguins in their natural habitat was a highlight of the trip. Highly recommend this guesthouse for anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Line Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!! Just off a golf course and a 5 minute walk from Boulders Beach. Super cute rooms with comfortable beds and lots of amenities. Heather is so responsive and went above and beyond to meet our needs. If you go to Simon Town, this is a beautiful place to stay. Make sure you get Shepard as your driver if you need one. He was amazing!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best room in Simons Town?

3 night stay in the honeymoon suite and suspect that this is the loveliest room in Simons Town. The balcony with the braai was a great spot for drinks and dinner. Kitchen area was well equipped and the hostess very attentive to our needs, making for a relaxing stay e.g. informed us of expected load shedding and provided a gas ring for use if necessary. Didn't actually use the pool but it looked lovely and the grounds were very well kept. An immaculate property, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in a beautiful location. Well kept with all the amenities you would expect and more. The couple that runs the property are extremely friendly and helpful, providing various updates and tips throughout my stay. The location itself was fantastic, with an amazing view of boulders beach. The unit is well equipped for loadshedding. The property is secure and the area never made me feel unsafe. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect guesthouse with a view to die for

Penguins View Guesthouse is one of the best places we have stayed at on our road trip around SA. The views, the comfort, the amenities and so on were just 1st class. The Guesthouse provided such comfortable towels, beach towels, tons of pillows and wonderful bedlinen. The kitchen was stocked with absolutely everything. The pool and bar area were so clean and fun too. Heather the owner gave us little tips on where to swim etc and this was invaluable. We just loved it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome from John and many thanks to Heather for allowing us to check in a little early. Amazing views and the apartment was so well appointed and super clean. Great location for Boulders beach too. Our stay was just too short and we hope we come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect, would love to stay again, and for longer, great view, location, just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Trond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay at Penguins guesthouse

Nice place. Our room had only limited seaview which was a bit disappointing. Very nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view in a lovely area

Lovely stay in a lovely place, without doubt one of the best views we have enjoyed in accommodation anywhere. Hosts are very hands off and that was fine as we didn't need anything. There is no lift to the property which might be an issue for an older or weaker peron but I am sure they would have helped and there is an asistant always around if you needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment a stones Throw from The penguins
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay to see penguins at Boulders National Park. And easy walking distance to Simon’s Town, a lovely village with great shops and pubs. The owner recommended a wonderful tour guide, Shepherd. He picked us up at the airport and took us on wonderful drives in the countryside. Kind and knowledgeable. In a condensed review, Penguin’s View is a 10 star facility in a 5 star world. Book it! You won’t be sorry!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hübsches Ansehen in Simons Town

Schönes und sehr gut organisiertes Gasthaus in Simons Town in unmittelbarer Nähe der Pinguine. Alles ist sehr gut organisiert. Frühstück gibt es 5min zu Fuss im Boulders Hotels falls man nicht selber kochen will.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

とてもステキなホテルです

ひとり旅で宿泊。とてもきれいで、すてきな部屋でした。マウンテンビューに泊まりましたが、バルコニーから海が見え、朝日も見れたので満足です。ボウルダーズビーチがすごく近いのもうれしかったです。また、喜望峰への観光に行く際も、Shepherdさんを紹介して頂き、本当に楽しく過ごせました。全てにおいて、感謝しております。またいつかぜひ泊まりたいです。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024