Peak season: Nov–MarCurrency: South African Rand (ZAR)Airport code: CPTTable Mountain cableway is weather-dependentBook Robben Island ferries in advanceWear a jacket — the ‘Cape Doctor’ wind is real
Stay

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Set directly on the water's edge of the Simon's Town yacht basin, Quayside Hotel puts False Bay views and the Boulders Beach penguin colony within easy walking distance.

Updated 8 August 2026 · Part of the Stay guide

Location

The hotel sits directly on the Simon's Town yacht basin, with balcony rooms looking out over the harbour, moored yachts and naval vessels, and the Simon's Kloof mountains behind. Boulders Beach's penguin colony is an easy walk away, making this one of the more convenient bases for a penguin-focused visit without driving back to the city.

Style

A nautically themed, mid-range hotel rather than a luxury property, with a genuine harbourfront position that's hard to match elsewhere in Simon's Town. Rooms are comfortable and straightforward rather than design-led.

Who it suits

A strong option for travellers who want to spend real time around Boulders Beach and the Cape Peninsula without a long return drive to the City Bowl each evening, or who simply want a quieter, harbourside base for a night or two.

Local tip: Baboons are genuinely common in and around Simon's Town — keep balcony doors closed and don't leave food unattended, as reported by past guests.
Partner offer

Search flights & stays

Powered by our Expedia and Hotels.com affiliate partnerships — we may earn a commission on bookings made here, at no extra cost to you.

Flights — Expedia
Stays — Hotels.com