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Penguinden

3.5 star property

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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57 Dorries Drive, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal Suite

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

Royal Suite

  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Luxury Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cape Town

Penguinden places you steps from Table Mountain National Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Fisherman's Beach. Highlights at this guest house include washing machines, free WiFi and furnished balconies. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3.5-property class Simon's Town guest house, you'll find Boulders Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fisherman's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Simon's Town Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Boulders Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Penguinden

As a guest of Penguinden, you'll find a hot tub, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Penguinden. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Penguinden offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Microwaves, fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Penguinden?

Penguinden offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Penguinden?

Yep, Penguinden has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Penguinden?

Yep, Penguinden is a short 10-minute walk from Fisherman's Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

What makes Penguinden a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Penguinden.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Penguinden?

No, Penguinden does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Penguinden?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Penguinden?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Penguinden?

There isn't one on site, but Simon's Town Country Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

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

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emeka

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

Beautiful

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Detlef

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