Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Sign up, it’s free
Feedback

Penguinden

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Boulders Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Penguinden

View from room
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
View from room
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Family Apartment

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Royal Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washing machine
Premium bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located near the beach, Penguinden is in Simon's Town, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boulders Beach and Cape of Good Hope. South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf are also worth visiting. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Visit our Cape Town travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Guest houses in Cape TownOpens in a new window
Map
57 Dorries Drive, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boulders Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Cape of Good Hope - 28 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seaforth Restaurant
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour View Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fran's Place - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Penguinden

Guest house near Boulders Beach
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Penguinden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Penguinden have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Penguinden Cape Town
Penguinden Cape Town
Penguinden Guesthouse
Penguinden Guesthouse Cape Town
Penguinden Cape Town
Penguinden Guesthouse
Penguinden Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguinden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Penguinden?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Penguinden?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguinden?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Penguinden located?

Located in Simon's Town, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach. Fisherman's Beach and Simon's Town Country Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Penguinden Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie-Lee

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

Couples getaway

We enjoyed ourselves, the sea view is beautiful and nice and private Just abit windy for us so we didn't use the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Overnight stay

We just stayed the night, but really enjoyed our stay. The views and the jacuzzi was the highlight of our stay. John is a very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emeka

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

Beautiful

Unforgettable sight, amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ここはいい。オーナーのホスピタリティがいい。バスタブがでかい。バルコニーからの眺望がいい。バルコニーでタバコが吸える。静か。オススメのレストランもまとめて用意してある。リビングが素敵。他にお客様がいない場合、もはや5星のスイートルーム並にでかい。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Detlef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Zero complaints

Nice rooms and the guy there was friendly and helpful... if we find yourselves in the area again we will be staying here again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019