Boulders Beach Hotel is situated just 70 meters from the World Heritage Site of Boulders Beach renowned for its breeding African Penguin Colony. This is the ‘must see’ recommendation for tourists visiting Cape Town. We are within close proximity to the beach.
Boulders Beach Hotel offers 11 simply decorated en suite rooms and 2 self-catering family units all with private access, with most rooms located off a sheltered courtyard. Our 2 family suites sleep 5 in two bedrooms (one double and one twin room with single bed and bunk) with a family bathroom, an open plan lounge area and equipped kitchenette to make them ideal for travelling families or friends sharing.
Our outside Patio offers stunning sea views. Our rates exclude breakfast. Our Cafe and Deck provide breathtaking views over False Bay. The cafe is open throughout the day from 8:30-17:00 pm, serving coffee, snacks, and treats.
Our gift shop supplies everything from ice creams to sun creams, locally crafted souvenirs, buckets & spades and all manner of penguin paraphernalia.
In-Room facilities:
* Due to the peaceful, contemplative nature of the environment, our rooms do not have televisions but we have good Wifi.
* Each room is equipped with comfortable cotton linen, and fresh towels
* Mini fridge
* Tea and coffee-making facilities with a rusk available.
* Cleaning service
* hairdryers
* Adaptors available on request
Establishment Facilities:
* Wifi is available for those who can’t get away!
* We are blessed to have the penguins as regular visitors and they have been known to sleep outside your window.
* Breakfast can be booked in advance and you may sit on the deck overlooking False Bay from 8:30-11:30 am.
* The cafe stays open throughout the day from 8:30 am to 17 pm. Breakfast is served from 8h30 till 10h30 at an additional charge for hotel guests only. For corporate travellers early breakfast of bagels or flatbreads. Please book in advance.
* Snacks, drinks, flatbread and bagels are for sale.
* ATM on site.
* We have a conferencing or workshop room for a Capacity of 5-30 pax
* Business Centre
* Yoga studio/workshop/dance space.
* Bar / Lounge
* Fireplace
* Lounging and dining Deck overlooking False Bay
* Meeting Facilities
* Tour/ Sightseeing facilities
* Room Service
* Laundry service
* Free parking
* The historic Naval town of Simons Town is situated approx. 40 km from Cape Town & 29 km from Cape Town International Airport in the southern peninsular of Cape Town. We are located just 20 minutes from Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope (convenient for early access to the park) and are surrounded by mountain and ocean views.
* There are a variety of beautiful drives over to the Pacific side and day scenic trips to explore this beautiful southern peninsular.
* The coastal harbour town of Kalk Bay is a 25-minute drive with its eclectic mix of boutique shops, collectables, restaurants, galleries and a small theatre.
* Noordhoek is an easy 20-minute drive away and offers horse riding on Long Beach, a weekly Wednesday evening market, music evenings, shops, Delhi’s and restaurants all at Noordhoek Farm Village.
* The southernmost vineyard, Cape Point Vineyard is also located at Noordhoek and hosts a weekly Thursday market in the summer season. From here the famous Chapman’s Peak drive starts in Noordhoek, taking in breathtaking views along this inspired engineered road alongside the mountain, and down into Hout Bay.
Try scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, mountain biking, walking or simply enjoy basking in the sun and taking a leisurely swim with the company of a penguin at the magnificent Boulders Beach.
Famous Cape Point is only 10 km away and can be visited via car or bicycle.
As home of the South African Navy, Simon's Town is steeped in history, with cobbled roads and quaint cottages adding to its charm.
4 Boulders Place, Boulders Beach, Simon's Town
To get to Boulders Beach Lodge from the Airport:
Exit the airport following signs for N2 Cape Town. The freeway splits and follow the signs for M3 (direction Muizenberg) so you are headed southbound and not north to the city centre. Continue along the M3 until the end of the freeway and turn left at the traffic lights. At the next set of lights, turn right in the direction of Muizenberg on the M4. Follow the coastal road, through Muizenberg until you reach Fish Hoek. At the traffic circle in Fish Hoek, keep to your left and follow the directional signs to Simons Town. Pass through central Simons Town and approximately 1.5km out of town; turn left into Bellevue Road (there is a golf course landmark on the corner) Take the second road left into Boulders Place. Boulders Beach Lodge is the large yellow building with the blue roof and giant palm tree.
To get to Boulders Beach Lodge from Cape Town City:
Follow directional signage to De Waal drive and the M3 southbound (direction Muizenberg) If you are near the V & A Waterfront, get onto the freeway towards the N1 Paarl but KEEP RIGHT, following signage to M3 Muizenberg as the freeway forks. Continue as above.
