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Penguins View Guesthouse

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near Boulders Beach

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a chair, a table with a vase of flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking the sea.
A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a large window overlooking the sea, a white chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a sofa with a cushion.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1 Bellevue Road, Simons Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7995
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Penguin Colony
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio with partial Sea View, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the sea.

Studio with partial Sea View, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

A room with a desk, two chairs, a bed, and a view of the sea.

Standard Studio Suite, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Honeymoon Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.

Honeymoon Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Sea View

An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a white railing, and a view of the sea.

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Panoramic Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing

A wooden deck with a table and chair, overlooking a coastal view with clear blue water and distant mountains.

Panoramic Studio Suite, Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Simon's Town stay.A stay at this Simon's Town guesthouse places you steps from Boulders Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Simon's Town Country Club. Table Mountain National Park and Windmill Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bhandaris - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Penguins View Guesthouse

4-star guest house near Boulders Beach
As a guest of Penguins View Guesthouse, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Penguins View Guesthouse also features multilingual staff and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Penguins View Guesthouse offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Penguins View Guesthouse

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

How close is Penguins View Guesthouse to the airport?

Penguins View Guesthouse is 34 mi (59-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Penguins View Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Penguins View Guesthouse.

How close is Penguins View Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Boulders Beach and 7-minute walk from Windmill Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Penguins View Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Penguins View Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Penguins View Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Penguins View Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Penguins View Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Penguins View Guesthouse have a pool?

Penguins View Guesthouse features an outdoor pool.

Does Penguins View Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Penguins View Guesthouse to downtown Cape Town?

Penguins View Guesthouse is 19.2 mi away from Cape Town.

Penguins View Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, really nice view close to golfing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lixin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful guest house to stay. Good location, amazing views, clean, comfortable bedding, private parking space, super friendly owner and staff always ready to help. Highly recommend the guesthouse!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable, lovely location, what more could you want.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a vacation paradise. If you've come for the views or the penguins, you wont be disappointed. Heather, in particular, went above and beyond her duties even after I had checked out!! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Heikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clear and view amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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