238 Queens Road, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa
#11 of 34 Holiday rentals in Simonʼs Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 apartment reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2025
Charlotte
United KingdomFabulous place with such character and perfectly placed to just walk to see the penguins at Boulders beach before the bus-loads arrived. Take your swimmers as the beaches were just divine and worth a dip on a sunny day. Alex was so accommodating. Fab breakfast too.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Ritesh
AustraliaI liked everything
It’s a beautiful house. Perfectly located. Walking distance to see the penguins and town. The owner was super nice and friendly. Can’t recommend this place enough. I would rate them 20
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Cathy
South AfricaWould have been nice to have electric blanket and a heater to warm room up in winter, the fireplace was lovely but not that effective at heating the room.
Personal hosting, made to feel very welcome
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Katie
United KingdomJust a bit chilly in the cold snap with only the fire place for heating, but not too much of a bother.
The property has a lot character and history and is beautiful to explore some of the original features which still exist.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Imogen
United KingdomComfortable, great team, great location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Francesca
SwitzerlandThe breakfast is good - maybe a croissant and some (homemade) bread would make this even better.
Everything was perfect - we had a warm welcome from Alex who owns this incredible house. The place looks even better in real life than on pictures!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Natalie
AustraliaNothing
Very close to the penguins, spacious, classic old style building, easy walk to restaurants, the breakfast snacks were appreciated and it was great to be able to make coffee!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Dave
South AfricaN/A
The hospitality, thank you Alex
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 13 March 2025
Emilia
United StatesAlex (owner) is so welcoming and felt right at home; the common areas are so beautiful and peaceful; lovely breakfast and super well located (15min walk to downtown, restaurants)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Benjamin
GermanyWe loved every second being here and felt very welcomed, although we could just stay for one night! The rooms and interior are super stylish! Alex is a wonderful host! We would come back anytime!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
David
United KingdomThe walk to town in the evening to get to the restaurants and shops is about 1km along the main road. Not too bad as there is a pavement each side but just be aware.
They have done a great job of restoring the property in an old/new Cape style - just what we wanted. Everything works. The breakfasts were good and "hand cooked", plus fresh ground coffee. You can also store your own food/drink in their fridge if needed. The parking in the grounds is good. The location is perfect for penguins at Boulders and there is a swimmable public beach 200m away. It is a great base for the area, and there is a lovely garden & patio with chairs to relax in if needed. The friendliness and helpful local knowledge of the hosts was wonderful, from start to finish. There is a small swimming pool on the property but we did not use it as the beach was close by.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Lukas
AustriaWonderful apartment in Simon's Town. Only 5 minutes to Boulders Beach and a short walk into the center of Simon's Town. Beautiful property and rooms.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Shelize
South AfricaThis gem situated in the heart of Simon’s Town is easy accessible, close (walking distance) from all amenities, with a wonderful view and garden. Neat, clean, with the most thoughtful finishing touches. Our hosts Alex & Nic made us feel right at home. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and was so accommodating. The rest of the staff are so friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Gregor
GermanyGreat new boutique place in a great location in Simon's Town -- close to the famous Boulders Beach. Alexandra, the host, and her husband have redone a century-old heritage building and created an oasis. Facilities were excellent, including pool, lots of info and snorkel gear. Arrival worked out very smoothely, but gate + driveway is rather narrow and requires some precision with a larger car.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Olav
TanzaniaWe really enjoyed the location which is quiet but yet within walking distance to beach and town center. The property is full of charm and the garden and pool area is great for relaxing.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Aneta
Czech RepublicEverything was absolutely great and we enjoyed our stay so much. Alex was super helpful and welcoming. Perfect location for Boulder Beach, Simon’s Town and Cape.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 23 December 2024
Tom
IsraelPeople in the kitchen/garden could see into our room through the window so we had to keep the curtain closed
Lovely hosting, beautiful place
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Emma
United KingdomNothing.
Clean, Alex is very friendly and helpful. Close to the penguins.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Babis
NetherlandsNewly renovated, with modern facilities and you could even cook! Warm, friendly and welcoming hosts, very communicative. Fast internet was perfect for working, and walking distance to the penguins and the main street with restaurants. I would've happily stayed here for one month!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Rene
South AfricaA small radio/speaker or television would have been a bonus, just to break the dead silence but next time I'll just pop in my portable speaker.
The whole unit was great and there was nothing really that were short in the unit. Alex, our host, was super helpful. Thank you, Alex!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Ariella
South AfricaThe property is so quaint and lovely. It’s located on the main road so views of the sunrise are perfect. Alex was so helpful with everything; every detail was taken care of. Cannot wait to come back ✨
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Sharon
South AfricaThe accommodation was absolutely beautiful, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. The highlight was undoubtedly the fireplace, which added a cozy and warm atmosphere to the space, making my stay even more memorable. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Gary
AustraliaLovely old house, close to shops, restaurants and the water.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Shana
United StatesNo complaints!
Alex was a wonderful hostess. Everything advertised on Booking.com was accurate. The room was very clean, the bed really comfortable, the location couldn't have been better and everything I wanted to know Alex was more than happy to share with me. I had a fantastic experience.
Stayed in August 2024
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