The Flying Penguin

The Flying Penguin offers self-catering and B&B accommodation and is perfectly situated within 2 km of the world famous Boulders Beach and its African penguin colony. With uninterrupted sea views, guests can enjoy the vista from Cape Hanglip lighthouse all the way to Clovelly, across magnificent False Bay.

Accommodation is offered in a penthouse which sleeps four, or ground floor suites which sleep two. All accommodation offers sea views across False Bay from every room. The penthouse sea view is particularly spectacular.

All units are self catering, but a continental breakfast is available for order in the ground floor suites. The accommodation offers free Wi-Fi internet access throughout - bring your tablet/device and stream your Netflix with no problem.

The accommodation on offer is:

The Penthouse - sleeps 4 and rented as a self catering unit in its entirety.

Ground Floor Suites - each rented on a per room (not per person) basis. Each suite sleeps 2 people either on a king size bed or on 2 singles. (Should you require a single bed each, please request this well prior to arrival). The suites are self catering but a continental breakfast may be ordered. This will be provided in room the day before so that guests can self cater at a time convenient to themselves.

The Flying Penguin is set against a hill with stunning views of the bay below with an uninterrupted vista from Hangklip to Clovelly. Our good size balcony and patios allows for sundowners in comfort. It is perfect for a romantic break, a family holiday or to get away to the wonders of the south peninsula.

We are just 5 minutes away from the centre of Simon's Town with all of its charming boutique stores, and only moment from the No 1 beach in the world: Boulder's Beach. The house is situated approximately ten minutes walk to Fisherman's Beach below us. Fisherman's beach with its warm water and gentle waves is extremely popular with families and children.

Walk to Fisherman's beach and play in the waves, relax on the sand or on the granite boulders, or catch a glimpse of the penguins that sometimes wander further afield from Boulders. We've even swum with otters at the beach.

Simon's Town and False Bay are blessed with warm water as opposed to the Atlantic seaboard, making for blissful swimming and playing in the waves.

Simon's Town is a maritime naval town and home to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Steeped in history and tradition, Simon's Town has many adventures and activities on offer from Boat Trips to Kayaking, scuba diving, beaches, museums, golfing, fishing, tennis, hiking and more.


We are under 10 minutes drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Cape Point falls within the southern section of Table Mountain National Park. The natural vegetation of the area, fynbos, comprises the smallest but richest of the world's six floral kingdoms.

Check in: 3pm to 8 pm; Check out: 10 am or earlier.