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Penguins View Guesthouse

City of Cape Town, City of Cape Town

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.905 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/521 May 2026

Alida • Couple Trip

Wonderful base for a few days exploring the Cape Peninsula. So delightful to see the adorable African Penguins from our room and to get to go down early to see them at Boulder’s Beach before the crowds. 🐧 Room was so lovely and had everything we needed - highly recommend!

5.0/518 May 2026

Warrick • Family Trip

Great location, really nice view close to golfing

5.0/511 May 2026

Lixin

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!

5.0/525 Apr 2026

Melodie • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Kimberlee • Family Trip

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!

5.0/511 Apr 2026

Lawrence D. • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/54 Mar 2026

Preeti

5.0/58 Feb 2026

Lena • Family Trip

Bodde två nätter på detta guesthouse och vi kan verkligen rekommendera det. Vi fick ett trevligt välkomnande av värden och fick hjälp av personalen med våra tunga väskor uppför den branta trappan. Rummet, som har en helt fantastisk utsikt, var rent och rymligt och har en stor terass där vi njöt av utsikten. Läget var också väldigt bra.

5.0/57 Feb 2026

Richard

Clean, comfortable, lovely location, what more could you want.

5.0/53 Feb 2026

Heikki • Couple Trip

Room was clear and view amazing.

5.0/526 Jan 2026

ADRIAN • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/524 Jan 2026

Denise • Family Trip

Very nice unit. Ground floor, no stairs, lovely garden, super nice hosts.

5.0/515 Sep 2025

Darrell • Couple Trip

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

5.0/524 May 2025

Jason • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/520 Apr 2025

Scott • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/517 Apr 2025

Thea • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/529 Mar 2025

Roland • Family Trip

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.

5.0/513 Nov 2024

Steven • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/51 Mar 2025

Nobuhiro • Solo Trip

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.

4.0/529 Jan 2025

Trond • Couple Trip

Nice place. Our room had only limited seaview which was a bit disappointing. Very nice host.

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Children Facility

Bathtub

Coffee Tea Maker

Refrigerator

Hair Dryer

Balcony

Kitchen

Room Heater

Sports & Recreation

Garden

Snorkeling

Hiking

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Multilingual Staff

Other Facilities

BBQ Facilities

Food & Drinks

Private Dining Service

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Outdoor Furniture

tiket Green

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1 Bellevue Road, Simons Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-5:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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

There is no front desk at this property. 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. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Penguins View Guesthouse

Penguins View Guesthouse Location
With a stay at Penguins View Guesthouse in Cape Town (Simon's Town), you'll be steps from Boulders Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Simon's Town Country Club. This guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Table Mountain National Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Windmill Beach.

Penguins View Guesthouse Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.

Penguins View Guesthouse Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - Sat, 26 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children