5 Grant Avenue Boulders Beach, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa
#30 of 56 hotels in Simonʼs Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 103 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Ali
United KingdomNothing…
It was directly on Boulders Beach.. penguins right there on the beach.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Aisling
MyanmarNothing
It was an incredible view right over the penguins, the host was so friendly and they were so welcoming to our toddler too. One thing to note is that it is a good idea to bring groceries if you don’t have your own car as it’s a bit out of the town and no evening restaurants nearby. We went to a little convenience store which was walking distance for the first night then used the Tuk Tuks for the other nights which worked well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Wendy
South AfricaFantastic hosts and charming cottage. Close to the beach.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Kasidid
ThailandThe place is very cosy with an exceptional view. The penguins are right in front of the property. Also the dogs are very friendly and welcoming, really enjoy playing with them. Hoping that who stay at this property will play with them.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Amaylia
United KingdomFlexible and Easy check in Great location just above the boulders bay penguin beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Robert
United KingdomM/A
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Adham
United Arab EmiratesWonderful location, and friendly host
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Eleanor
United KingdomCute cottage set in lovely gardens with perfect views of the bay and the penguins! The garden gate leads you to the boardwalk where you can see the penguins and rock hyrax right up next to the path before you even enter the national park area. The apartment is run by a lovely family who were extremely accommodating and drove me out to pick up some supplies as we arrived late and hadn't eaten. So kind of them. We'd love to return and stay longer if we get the chance.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Stickney
United StatesWe loved our little studio looking over Boulders Beach so much that we ordered takeout because we didn’t want to leave our view! The owner was incredibly sweet. You can’t beat the walk down to the penguin beach.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Varun
IndiaGreat location, right next to Boulders Beach. There's a side gate on the property to access the boardwalk. You can literally see the Penguins from the garden. The hosts are great and very accommodating (we had a fairly late arrival). Kitchen had pretty much everything needed, and the hosts' 2 border collies are incredibly cute and entertaining.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Mangalambigai
ThailandNo a complaint but it would be good to bring your own grocery if you are staying for a few days as the nearest town is about 10 mts drive away.
It was located near the Boulders Beach and the boardwalk can be accessed through a side-door and this is so convenient if you want to visit the penguin colony. The cottage was also perfect and quiet, I was even able to make my own breakfast as the place had all the needed amenities.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Gina
South AfricaThe particular cottage we stayed in is quite tight in size for the cost per night.
The location is unbeatable. The cottage is well equipped and staff are friendly and helpful. The dogs are adorable!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Christopher
United KingdomNothing
The view. Everything was as described
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Louise
South AfricaIt has a manual gate so you will need help opening and closing which is fine but not ideal for multiple entry/exit situations.
Loved the location. Less than 100m down to the beach. You have to pay to access though so bring your ID card. It is worth it though, it keeps the place clean and protected with the penguins close by. We snorkelled with our boys and it was amazing, cold but amazing! The views are endless!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Roni
IsraelGreat location and fantastic views. Just next to the penguins and 20 minutes drove from Cape point
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Zoe
IsraelThere's 3 dogs and 2 cats on the property, so if you don't like animals, you probably will want to find somewhere else. The door to the cottage had a large gap at the bottom, so we found lots of bugs were coming in.
This is a really special place to stay. The view of the beautiful bay is just stunning, you could just sit there and look at it all day long. Views of penguins right from your window, too! This is a great place to stay if you want to explore Cape Point Nature Reserve, plus the little towns along the way. We also did a whale watching tour and saw many humpbacks. There's also a lovely friendly orange cat that kept us company, which for us is a highlight as we were missing our cat from home :)
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Claire
United KingdomExcellent Location with fabulous views. Hosts were fantastic, very friendly and accommodating. The accommodtion was immaculate and had everything I needed. It was safe and relaxed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
En-shi
Taiwanthe location is very close to the penguin and the owner is very helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Antoni
VietnamEverything!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Engelaza
United Arab EmiratesStunning views and friendly host. Walking distance from penguin sanctuary.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Anne
South AfricaThe location was amazing! Lovely view. Great access to the penguins at Boulders Beach and to the whole area around Cape Point and the peninsula.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Angela
United Arab EmiratesThe location is perfect, right on Boulder's beach with a beautiful view over false bay. The cottage is clean, bright, and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
Lindy
South AfricaWe were self catering. The location was perfect, right on the beach with stunning views.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Karim
United Arab Emiratesnothing
it is old and authentic yet very well maintained and the manager is simply amazing she is very friendly, respectful, helpful and informative it really felt like home for us and loved the garden and the dogs the view is fantastic and the location is super just where the penguins 🐧 are
Stayed in February 2023
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