Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee, approximately ZAR 50 to 200 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available; guests should arrange the transfer in advance.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Simon's Town, just steps from Boulders Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Boulders Penguin Colony. It is approximately 3.3 miles from Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf, and 9.7 miles from Muizenberg Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio Shop

Average nightly price at Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$73
March	US$66
April	US$54
May	US$44
June	US$28
July	US$50
August	US$40
September	US$68
October	US$80
November	US$58
December	US$58

What guests think

At Boulders Beach Hotel, Cafe and Curio shop, travellers praise the unbeatable location beside the penguin colony and ocean views, consistently friendly staff, simple clean rooms, and a handy onsite café, though parking and evening dining hours can be limited.

Rooms vary: some are small or dated with minimal amenities, occasional noise, and summer stuffiness due to no AC, while others offer comfortable spaces and even penguin views. A few guests reported minor bathroom maintenance issues. Expect a simple, nature-focused stay with standout access to Boulders Beach.

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Facilities

There is an on-site café/restaurant, but evening hours are short and dinner may not run late. Parking relies on shared public lots by the beach, which can be crowded or restricted at times.

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10

Michael

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nette Unterkunft am Boulders Beach - direkt bei den Pinguinen! Tip: 1 Stunde vor Sonnenaufgang sind die am aktivsten! Tip zwei: Im Winter ist ein Feuer im Gemeinschaftsraum sehr gemütlich- einfach nach dem Schlüssel fragen

10

Cristy

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Love this hotel. Shares parking lot with boulders beach. Penguins so close!!!

10

Morten

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stort værelse. Fair pris. Tæt på pingvinerne. Fine parkerings muligheder. Restaurant med dejlig aftens og morgenmad.

10

Michael

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nette Unterkunft am Boulders Beach - direkt bei den Pinguinen! Tip: 1 Stunde vor Sonnenaufgang sind die am aktivsten! Tip zwei: Im Winter ist ein Feuer im Gemeinschaftsraum sehr gemütlich- einfach fragen!

10

Nina

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place to stay. Comfortable. Many stairs. Vehicle required, but parking is limited. Be very careful to not park in the lower lot, as it is chained at a very early hour in the evening, and you will not be able to access your vehicle until morning.

10

Harold

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This cozy property was conveniently located right at Boulders Beach with easy access to the beach and penguins waddling through the parking lot at sunrise. Parking was a little crowded during the day but cleared out in the evening. The on-site restaurant offered tasty dinner and we were always met with friendly staff. We were also an easy drive from Simon's Town for other food options. Cape Point was a bit of a drive, maybe 45 minutes but made for an excellent day outing! The room was clean with a well-stocked kitchenette, nice shower, and warm blankets for the chilly weather we encountered. Overall, a very lovely place to stay!

8

Brigitte

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While a simple accommodation, it is clean and the location is priceless-adjacent to Boulders Beach. The staff, while on-site were helpful. I had read an earlier post that they did not serve dinner. That must have changed recently as their cafe was open until 7:30 pm. Closed early, but helpful to just hang out as we only arrived late afternoon.

10

Carol

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stay and then wake up early the next morning and visit the penguins. No problems queuing for a parking space - you are already there!

8

Wayne

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is perfect for viewing Penguins. The room was OK. It was quiet and they had both dinner and breakfast options.

8

Saraphina

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great property for penguin spotting as the penguins were right outside the property after the carpark. The front desk and cafe at the property will close after 5pm though so you need to ubereats or drive out for dinner. It can be very dark outside and the property is not enclosed so strangers can come to your room, so do remember to lock your door. This property has no AC and one small portable fan is provided in the room. The room can get stuffy in Summer. Property has no carpark of its own so you need to park your car outside the property which is an open public carpark. So park at your vehicle at your risk.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally tidy and well kept. A few maintenance problems were noted, such as faulty taps or toilet flushes.

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8

Galiema

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was so friendly and helpful. Stayed for three nights and it was bliss waking up to the fresh sea breeze. The room was neat and clean.

10

Andre

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, nice and clean and good value for money.

10

Alisa

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to National Park (Penguins). Staff was super, friendly yet professional. Room is small, but clean and comfortable. Great price! Would definitely stay here again!

6

Leslie

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was tidy. Quite dated though. Staff were great.

10

Harold

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This cozy property was conveniently located right at Boulders Beach with easy access to the beach and penguins waddling through the parking lot at sunrise. Parking was a little crowded during the day but cleared out in the evening. The on-site restaurant offered tasty dinner and we were always met with friendly staff. We were also an easy drive from Simon's Town for other food options. Cape Point was a bit of a drive, maybe 45 minutes but made for an excellent day outing! The room was clean with a well-stocked kitchenette, nice shower, and warm blankets for the chilly weather we encountered. Overall, a very lovely place to stay!

8

Brigitte

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While a simple accommodation, it is clean and the location is priceless-adjacent to Boulders Beach. The staff, while on-site were helpful. I had read an earlier post that they did not serve dinner. That must have changed recently as their cafe was open until 7:30 pm. Closed early, but helpful to just hang out as we only arrived late afternoon.

6

Thomas

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Zimmer Nr 1 ist abgenutzt am Waschbecken gab es kein kaltes Wasser der Wasserhahn war defekt. Beim Frühstück wurden wir vergessen und haben 1 Stunde gewartet. Die Türe zum gemeinsamen Aufenthalt war abgeschlossen so dass wir nicht hinein kommen konnten. Die anderen Zimmer sahen von außen gut . Wir kommen aber auf jedenfall nicht wieder.

6

Stiehm

21 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Die Lage zum Boulders Beach einzigartig, wunderschöne Spaziergänge am Strand möglich ebenso ganz nah zur Pinguinkolonie. Zimmer klein aber ganz nett eingerichtet Es gab leider keinen passenden Steckdosenadapter,,keinen Fön , Frühstück ( Müsli) war schrecklich mit Aufpreis 70 R, absolut nicht zu empfehlen, Toilettenspülung defekt Die Unterkunft lebt von der Top Lage

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Rooms

Room quality is mixed: some are spacious or have penguin views, while others are small or dated with minimal amenities, occasional noise, and no AC leading to summer stuffiness.

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10

Alisa

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to National Park (Penguins). Staff was super, friendly yet professional. Room is small, but clean and comfortable. Great price! Would definitely stay here again!

10

charles

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely suite, where we could look out and see the penguins !

10

Jeanette

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the beach. Nice people. Small room but really ok. Good price.

10

Morten

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stort værelse. Fair pris. Tæt på pingvinerne. Fine parkerings muligheder. Restaurant med dejlig aftens og morgenmad.

6

Leslie

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was tidy. Quite dated though. Staff were great.

8

Lian

9 Jan 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic accommodation but location is perfect, right in boulders beach. Staff are super friendly, communal fridge to store drinks and food. Rooms do not have a fridge or Tv. U can take your own drinks and have take aways on the stunning veranda and watch the sunset. The receptionist Cailin is so professional.

10

Elizabeth

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The proximity to the penguins was amazing! Great staff and very comfortable rooms.

10

Davinia

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location right on the sea front. Next to the wildlife. Rooms were spacious and comfy.

8

Saraphina

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great property for penguin spotting as the penguins were right outside the property after the carpark. The front desk and cafe at the property will close after 5pm though so you need to ubereats or drive out for dinner. It can be very dark outside and the property is not enclosed so strangers can come to your room, so do remember to lock your door. This property has no AC and one small portable fan is provided in the room. The room can get stuffy in Summer. Property has no carpark of its own so you need to park your car outside the property which is an open public carpark. So park at your vehicle at your risk.

8

Delphine

5 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Twin room highly inadequate in terms of space for two people with two normal sized suitcases. Noisy walkway. Windows difficult to open.

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, helpful, and professional. There was an isolated report of slow breakfast service.

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10

Janet

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the view from the dining room and food was excellent. Front desk was very helpful.

10

Martin

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cannot recommend this place enough. If you are looking for a Hilton, this is not for you. It is a very friendly small hotel right next to the penguins. The staff so friendly and helpful and the food was way beyond what I was expecting. Could not do enough for us. Thank you.

8

Galiema

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was so friendly and helpful. Stayed for three nights and it was bliss waking up to the fresh sea breeze. The room was neat and clean.

10

Alisa

9 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to National Park (Penguins). Staff was super, friendly yet professional. Room is small, but clean and comfortable. Great price! Would definitely stay here again!

8

Paul

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel very close to penguins with excellent staff

10

Melanie

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir hatten eigentlich eine andere Unterkunft gebucht, die uns dann kurz zuvor abgesagt hatte, so dass wir hierhin "ausgewichen" sind. Wir waren in Nachhinein aber sehr glücklich über das Schicksal, da diese Unterkunft viel besser & schöner war! Die Unterkunft liegt direkt bei den Pinguinen an Strand, man hat beim Frühstück und Abendessen einen tollen Blick auf das Meer, das Essen ist sehr lecker und das ganze Team total nett. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Herzlichen Dank!

6

Thomas

27 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Zimmer Nr 1 ist abgenutzt am Waschbecken gab es kein kaltes Wasser der Wasserhahn war defekt. Beim Frühstück wurden wir vergessen und haben 1 Stunde gewartet. Die Türe zum gemeinsamen Aufenthalt war abgeschlossen so dass wir nicht hinein kommen konnten. Die anderen Zimmer sahen von außen gut . Wir kommen aber auf jedenfall nicht wieder.

10

Martha

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is by the ocean and right next to the penguin colony. It is an ideal location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

8

Jonathan

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and staff were fantastic. Everything needed was there. Great location

10

Jared

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazi g hotel. You sre right next to the penguin beach park and all of the dive sites. The employees were awesome tland thier food was incredible.

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Location

Outstanding position right at Boulders Beach, steps from the penguin colony and ocean views, making early visits easy. Also convenient for Simon's Town and day trips to Cape Point.

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10

Cristy

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Love this hotel. Shares parking lot with boulders beach. Penguins so close!!!

10

Dennis

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms and staff are nice, but what puts this hotel far ahead of any other is its adjacency to the penguins. Getting out to see them early in the morning is easy because the path is right there, and even better is the nighttime, when penguins cross the parking lot to go up to their spaces in town!

10

Harold

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This cozy property was conveniently located right at Boulders Beach with easy access to the beach and penguins waddling through the parking lot at sunrise. Parking was a little crowded during the day but cleared out in the evening. The on-site restaurant offered tasty dinner and we were always met with friendly staff. We were also an easy drive from Simon's Town for other food options. Cape Point was a bit of a drive, maybe 45 minutes but made for an excellent day outing! The room was clean with a well-stocked kitchenette, nice shower, and warm blankets for the chilly weather we encountered. Overall, a very lovely place to stay!

10

Melanie

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir hatten eigentlich eine andere Unterkunft gebucht, die uns dann kurz zuvor abgesagt hatte, so dass wir hierhin "ausgewichen" sind. Wir waren in Nachhinein aber sehr glücklich über das Schicksal, da diese Unterkunft viel besser & schöner war! Die Unterkunft liegt direkt bei den Pinguinen an Strand, man hat beim Frühstück und Abendessen einen tollen Blick auf das Meer, das Essen ist sehr lecker und das ganze Team total nett. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Herzlichen Dank!

10

Carol

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stay and then wake up early the next morning and visit the penguins. No problems queuing for a parking space - you are already there!

10

Davinia

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location right on the sea front. Next to the wildlife. Rooms were spacious and comfy.

10

Martha

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is by the ocean and right next to the penguin colony. It is an ideal location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

10

ROSETTE

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location - nice view and right next yo the walkway to view the precious penguins!

10

Lynette

28 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was true to the advertisement. The place is situated in a spectacular spot. Really enjoyed our stay

8

Wayne

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is perfect for viewing Penguins. The room was OK. It was quiet and they had both dinner and breakfast options.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed tasty meals and scenic views at the on-site café/restaurant. Hours can be limited, and a few mentioned service delays or underwhelming breakfast items.

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Janet

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the view from the dining room and food was excellent. Front desk was very helpful.

10

Martin

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cannot recommend this place enough. If you are looking for a Hilton, this is not for you. It is a very friendly small hotel right next to the penguins. The staff so friendly and helpful and the food was way beyond what I was expecting. Could not do enough for us. Thank you.

10

Morten

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stort værelse. Fair pris. Tæt på pingvinerne. Fine parkerings muligheder. Restaurant med dejlig aftens og morgenmad.

10

Harold

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This cozy property was conveniently located right at Boulders Beach with easy access to the beach and penguins waddling through the parking lot at sunrise. Parking was a little crowded during the day but cleared out in the evening. The on-site restaurant offered tasty dinner and we were always met with friendly staff. We were also an easy drive from Simon's Town for other food options. Cape Point was a bit of a drive, maybe 45 minutes but made for an excellent day outing! The room was clean with a well-stocked kitchenette, nice shower, and warm blankets for the chilly weather we encountered. Overall, a very lovely place to stay!

8

Brigitte

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While a simple accommodation, it is clean and the location is priceless-adjacent to Boulders Beach. The staff, while on-site were helpful. I had read an earlier post that they did not serve dinner. That must have changed recently as their cafe was open until 7:30 pm. Closed early, but helpful to just hang out as we only arrived late afternoon.

10

Melanie

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir hatten eigentlich eine andere Unterkunft gebucht, die uns dann kurz zuvor abgesagt hatte, so dass wir hierhin "ausgewichen" sind. Wir waren in Nachhinein aber sehr glücklich über das Schicksal, da diese Unterkunft viel besser & schöner war! Die Unterkunft liegt direkt bei den Pinguinen an Strand, man hat beim Frühstück und Abendessen einen tollen Blick auf das Meer, das Essen ist sehr lecker und das ganze Team total nett. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen. Herzlichen Dank!

6

Thomas

27 Jan 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Das Zimmer Nr 1 ist abgenutzt am Waschbecken gab es kein kaltes Wasser der Wasserhahn war defekt. Beim Frühstück wurden wir vergessen und haben 1 Stunde gewartet. Die Türe zum gemeinsamen Aufenthalt war abgeschlossen so dass wir nicht hinein kommen konnten. Die anderen Zimmer sahen von außen gut . Wir kommen aber auf jedenfall nicht wieder.

8

Steven

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice restaurant with good views for dinner and breakfast

8

Wayne

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is perfect for viewing Penguins. The room was OK. It was quiet and they had both dinner and breakfast options.

10

Jared

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazi g hotel. You sre right next to the penguin beach park and all of the dive sites. The employees were awesome tland thier food was incredible.

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Boulders Beach Hotel and Restaurant

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