Recently recognised as one of the Best 100 Hotels in the World and earning a prestigious spot among the Top 10 Hotels in Africa by Fodor’s Travel 2025, Tintswalo Boulders is a sanctuary of seaside luxury on the edge of Cape Town’s famed Boulders Beach. Known for its enchanting natural beauty, this exclusive villa offers guests a rare opportunity to experience luxury, tranquillity, and wildlife encounters in one unforgettable stay.

Located just outside the historic naval town of Simon’s Town, Tintswalo Boulders boasts direct access to Boulders Beach, home to a protected colony of critically endangered African penguins. Watching these charismatic birds waddle along the sand or swim gracefully in the surf is a daily pleasure for guests, making this destination especially appealing to families, nature lovers and photographers alike. The villa is ideally situated on the scenic route to Cape Point, offering breathtaking coastal views and convenient access to one of South Africa’s most iconic landmarks.

The villa features nine beautifully appointed double suites, each designed with elegance and comfort in mind, to accommodate up to 18 adults and two children. Several suites include private balconies, cosy fireplaces, and expansive sea views. All rooms are individually styled and named in tribute to maritime history and seafaring heritage, with names such as Mayflower, Cutty Sark, and Drommedaris, echoing the villa’s unique setting in the historic harbour town of Simon’s Town.

The heart of the villa is designed for both relaxation and social connection. Guests can unwind in the spacious indoor lounges and dining areas, or step outside to enjoy the ocean-facing terraces, the wind-sheltered central courtyard with a fire pit, or the heated outdoor pool – all offering mesmerising views of False Bay’s glistening waters. Children are catered for at Tintswalo Boulders and have access to a TV and playroom, stocked with books and toys.

At Tintswalo Boulders, the guest experience is elevated by thoughtful amenities and exceptional service. Tintswalo’s signature full breakfast, as well as sunset canapés, are included daily, ensuring guests are well-fed and cared for. For lunch, light meals are available, while in the evenings, guests can pre-order family-style platters or a la carte menu options including decadent desserts prepared by the in-house chef to enjoy in a setting of their choice – be it a candlelit terrace dinner under the stars, a cozy indoor gathering, or a fireside meal in the courtyard.

For those seeking ultimate privacy and exclusivity, the entire villa is available for exclusive-use bookings, ideal for families, small groups, or intimate celebrations. Opening in 2025, Tintswalo Boulders will also offer a dedicated conference room with audiovisual equipment to cater for executive meetings. For exclusive-use bookings, an optional private chef service is available at an additional cost, allowing guests to enjoy bespoke menus tailored to their preferences.

The concierge service at Tintswalo Boulders ensures a seamless stay, assisting with reservations at local restaurants, as well as organising unforgettable outdoor experiences such as snorkelling safaris, guided sea kayaking excursions, and penguin watching. The villa’s prime location also places guests near many of the Cape Peninsula’s top attractions, including Cape Point Nature Reserve, Chapman’s Peak Drive, and the Constantia Winelands.

In addition to its already impressive offerings, Tintswalo Boulders now features the serene Boulders Spa—a haven of wellness and rejuvenation. This intimate spa space includes a heated indoor plunge pool and relaxation lounge, both of which can be reserved for exclusive couples’ treatments or solo pampering. Guests can choose from a curated menu of BABOR facials, full-body massages, and indulgent add-on treatments such as foot rituals, manicures, and pedicures, ensuring a truly restorative retreat experience.

With its unique blend of barefoot luxury, natural beauty, and warm hospitality, Tintswalo Boulders is more than just a place to stay—it’s an immersive experience where the rhythm of the sea, the charm of the penguins, and the elegance of the villa itself combine to create lifelong memories. Whether you’re seeking a romantic escape, a family adventure, or a serene retreat, this award-winning villa delivers on all fronts. From the golden morning light spilling over the bay to the soothing sound of waves crashing against granite boulders, every moment at Tintswalo Boulders is designed to inspire awe and connection with nature, with loved ones, and with yourself.

The Tintswalo Collection

The Tintswalo Collection comprises six family-owned and managed properties situated in five unique locations, stretching from the beach to the bush, across Southern Africa gems. In Simon’s Town on the southern side of the Cape Peninsula, perched oceanside on a pebbled beach at the foot of Chapmans Peak, the award-winning boutique hotel, Tintswalo Atlantic is surrounded by the Table Mountain National Park, and is renowned as one of Cape Town’s most precious hidden Boulders is located on Boulders Beach with views across the world-famous colony of Tintswalo endangered African penguins.

Sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, Tintswalo Safari is hidden within the pristine Manyeleti Private Nature Reserve, known for some of the best game viewing in South Africa. Tintswalo Manor offers a fully-catered private lodge for families or small groups seeking a tailor-made stay on an exclusive-use basis. Only three hours’ drive from Johannesburg, the concession in the same private Tintswalo Waterberg is a comfortable family-friendly or corporate safari retreat within Limpopo’s malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve. In Zambia, Tintswalo Siankaba presents an authentic African adventure with tented accommodation on two small, private islands in the mighty Zambezi River.

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