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Guest houses Penguinden - load-shedding free (formerly Penguinden)

57 Dorries Drive, Froggy Farm, Simon's Town, 7975 (show map)

8.9

Fabulous

274 verified reviews

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Located in the safest area of Simon’s Town, Penguinden - load-shedding free offers stunning views of the magic False Bay and Boulders Beach is within walking distance. It boasts a lush tea garden with indigenous plants, a barbecue area, a suntan area and free Wi-Fi
The accommodations are decorated in bright colors, and some suites are equipped with air conditioning.
A smart TV with Netflix is present in both lounges.
Each accommodation features a wide balcony, and bathrooms are private and equipped with a bath, a shower, or both. Kitchen and dining facilities are available.
The Double Room and the Royal Suite share a kitchen and dining area, while the apartments are totally private.
A jacuzzi is available exclusively for guests; it is shared with our accommodations but can be booked for private sessions.
Guests can make use of the barbecue area and its related facilities. A number of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines can be found within 9 km of Penguinden - load-shedding free.
Cape point is a 15-minutes drive away, Cape Town city center 40 minutes, Groot Constantia wine estate 30 km, and the Cape Town International Airport is 45 km from the property.

Formerly Penguinden

Before October 2023 Penguinden - load-shedding free was known as Penguinden

Before September 2020 Penguinden - load-shedding free was known as Penguinden Accommodation and Apartments

Rooms List

Royal Suite with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

This sea-facing, air-conditioned suite features a private balcony with views of the ocean and garden. The suite shares a lounge, smart TV, dining and kitchen area with another room. The suite has both, his and hers en-suite bathroom. NOTE: This room can not be booked at the same time as the Superior Apartment with Ocean View.

Double Room with Private External Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room features a private balcony with views of the ocean and garden. The room shares a lounge, smart TV, dining and kitchen area with another room. The separate private bathroom has a bath, shower, bidet and hairdryer. NOTE: This room can not be booked at the same time as the Superior Apartment with Ocean View.

Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

This spacious apartment features a balcony with views of the sea and mountain. It is equipped with a seating and dining area, a smart TV and open plan kitchen. The bathroom has a bath, shower and hairdryer.

Superior Apartment with Ocean View - enter dates to see room photos

This sea-facing apartment is located on the top floor of the building and features two spacious double rooms and a private balcony with views of False Bay. It is equipped with a living room, dining area and a smart TV. It includes a fully equipped kitchen and barbecue facilities. The three bathrooms has a baths, showers and hairdryer. NOTE: This room can not be booked at the same time as the Double Room with Private External Bathroom and/or the Royal Suite with Sea View.

One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View - enter dates to see room photos

This spacious apartment features a wide balcony with views of the sea and mountain. It is equipped with a seating and dining area, a satellite TV and open plan kitchen. The modern bathroom has underfloor heating and a shower.

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Facilities of Penguinden - load-shedding free

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Canoeing, Cycling, Diving, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Horse riding, Windsurfing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Breakfast in the room

Pools and wellness
Hot tub

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional bathroom, Additional Toilet, Air Conditioning, Balcony, Barbecue, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Bidet, Children's high chair, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Dishwasher, Dressing Room, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Fan, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Hot Tub, Kitchen, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Mountain view, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Patio, Private entrance, Refrigerator, Safety Deposit Box, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Stovetop, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toaster, Towels, Tumble dryer , TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Washing Machine

Last updated: 7 May 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 10:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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8.9

Fabulous

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marie

“The comfiest bed ever and views are awesome”

10.0

28 Apr 2026

Lovely hosts, beautiful views. Perfect place to stay after a long flight and rest before seeing the penguins.

RAVIKUMAR

“Superb”

9.0

11 Apr 2026

Stunning view Amazing location I had an amazing stay and would definitely recommend this place. The space was comfortable, clean, and well taken care of, and everything about the experience made it feel like a home away from home. The host was friendly and helpful, which made the stay even more enjoyable. Overall, a wonderful experience, and I would happily stay here again!

Geoffrey and Helen

“We loved Penguinden with a stunning view of False Bay and everything we needed for a comfortable stay.”

10.0

07 Apr 2026

Everything. It was clean and airy with a lovely view of False Bay. The beds were comfortable and the house was well equipped. The host was friendly and welcoming. Thank you for a great stay.

Ewa

“Very nice time.”

8.0

10 Mar 2026

Very nice owner. Great place to spend a few day without city noise.

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Guest houses Penguinden - load-shedding free (formerly Penguinden)

57 Dorries Drive, Froggy Farm, Simon's Town, 7975 (show map)

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Royal Suite with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Private External Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Apartment with Ocean View - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View - enter dates to see room photos

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“The comfiest bed ever and views are awesome”

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“We loved Penguinden with a stunning view of False Bay and everything we needed for a comfortable stay.”

“Very nice time.”

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Guest houses Penguinden - load-shedding free (formerly Penguinden)

57 Dorries Drive, Froggy Farm, Simon's Town, 7975 (show map)

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Formerly Penguinden

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Rooms List

Royal Suite with Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Private External Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment - enter dates to see room photos

Superior Apartment with Ocean View - enter dates to see room photos

One-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean View - enter dates to see room photos

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“The comfiest bed ever and views are awesome”

“Superb”

“We loved Penguinden with a stunning view of False Bay and everything we needed for a comfortable stay.”

“Very nice time.”

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