Tintswalo Boulders has secured a coveted spot on Fodor’s Travel’s Best 100 Hotels in the World list for 2025. This renowned travel authority, with over eight decades of expertise, curated its prestigious Fodor’s Finest Hotels list by tapping into the insights of 750 seasoned travel writers and hotel experts worldwide. Whittling down an initial pool of 700,000 hotels, they selected the top 0.014%, with Tintswalo Boulders proudly among them.
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Tintswalo Boulders is listed as one of the Top 10 Hotels in Africa. It shares the limelight locally with the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and Cheetah Plains in the Sabi Sand, while the other seven African winners are scattered across Marocco and Kenya.
Tintswalo Boulders boasts a unique beachfront location with unobstructed views across Boulders Beach and its world-famous resident colony of endangered African penguins. Paying homage to maritime history and its location in the naval town of Simon’s Town, the luxurious suites are individually decorated, some boasting private balconies.
The nine double suites may be booked individually, or together as a private villa for families and friends travelling together. Features include open-plan lounges with fireplaces, a TV-room and two fully equipped kitchens. There are spacious dining areas and outdoor terraces, as well as a wind-protected courtyard with a fire pit, in addition to a spa and a heated pool.