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Porcupine Walk

Apartment

8 Cruywagen Road, Winford

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
8 mentions

We had a very good time in the Porcupine Walk

Perfect safe location and warm friendly hosts

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Bev, your host, is always willing to help

It is very safe area and host are very amazing people

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Simonstad is a very quiet suburb

The studio is very clean, beautiful, spacious, safe and comfortable

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Clean room with a nice kitchen nook and the bathroom has space to put down toile…

A very clean, spacious and comfortable apartment with a lot of little extras (co…

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

As we work during the week, the wifi is quite important for us and it works perf…

WiFi was a huge plus since reception is not the best in the town (with my cell p…

Breakfast available
2 mentions

The walk to the beach or the Simonstown Country club (for a nice breakfast) is l…

Overview

Situated in Simonʼs Town and only 300 metres from Frank's Beach, Porcupine Walk features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has quiet street views and is 1 km from Windmill Beach and 20 km from Chapman's Peak. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Fishermans Beach. The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Simonʼs Town, like fishing and hiking. Barbecue facilities are provided. Cape Point is 22 km from Porcupine Walk, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Hannelie

solo_traveller

May 5, 2026

8

Clean room with a nice kitchen nook and the bathroom has space to put down toiletry bags. There were nice touches like milk, coffee and biscuits which you don't often get at other establishments.

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Bart

couple

April 3, 2026

10

A very clean, spacious and comfortable apartment with a lot of little extras (coffee, tea, cookies, shower products). Bev, your host, is always willing to help. We had a very good time in the Porcupine Walk. We had to be a little patient to see the porcupine, though. It only made its appearance after midnight :-)

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Jacqueline

couple

February 8, 2026

10

Hard to beat for us. We hope to return.

Ideal stay for us. Perfect safe location and warm friendly hosts. 5 mins across the road and you’re on Windmill beach which is fabulous for swimming and snorkelling. Safe walk along penguin boardwalk into town. Beautiful area. Bev so helpful with directions from airport and keen to help if needed. Secure onsite parking. And porcupines!

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Tomas

solo_traveller

May 17, 2025

10

When you find place like this you have to allways come back.

It is very safe area and host are very amazing people. There is definitelly 10 of 10 rating

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Rachel

couple

March 23, 2025

10

Very friendly & helpful hosts. Great location for walks to Boulders Beach & drives to the Cape of Good Hope. Plus, the nightly visits of the porcupines did not disappoint.

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Lize

couple

January 27, 2025

6

Simonstad, we saw penguins on the beach very close

Walking distance to the beach. Simonstad is a very quiet suburb. Our stay was 3 days, just too short to experience everything there is to do. We had breakfast at the local golf club, excellent and value for money, people were very friendly. The owner who stayed on the property was putting out food so we could see the porcupine, and we were in luck, we saw one, huge I must say. And we also saw the penguins it was lovely to see them so close. We will go back to Simonstad and make time to visit the Fleet Museum. The nature reserve takes a whole day not something one can do in an hour or two, that was also amazing. The hosts who stayed on the premises were very friendly and helpful at all times.

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Canwehavemore

couple

January 11, 2025

10

Fantastic find in Simonstown

The apartment is near our favourite part of Simonstown and very clean. The owners are very friendly and there were little extras like milk, coffee and tea and cookies. The shower had shower gel and shampoo. There is a beautiful sea view from the veranda. The visiting porcupines are a special experience.

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Louise

couple

September 3, 2024

9

The hosts welcomed us warmly and were very kind and considerate. They allowed the secretive nightly visits of a wild porcupine which was a thrill.

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LP

couple

May 27, 2024

10

Perfect stay close to Boulder beach ❤️

Everything was perfect!!! Bev is such a lovely lady and she and her family made us feel at home the whole time. The studio is very clean, beautiful, spacious, safe and comfortable. It is quiet and just a short walk away from Boulder beach and a 20 min walk to Simons town. As we work during the week, the wifi is quite important for us and it works perfectly, even when there is loadshedding, it continues to work. We could see the porcupine very often in our terrace, and it is such a unique experience. There is also golf club next door with a nice restaurant. We loved our stay here and we cannot recommend it enough!! We hope to come back soon 🙏❤️

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padayachee

solo_traveller

April 10, 2024

10

Bev and her family were absolutely fantastic! It was my first time in Cape Town and I was faced with a few challenges but Bev really helped out - and was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever possible. They made my stay comfortable, and always checked in to see if everything was running smoothly. The malls are close by and there are quite a few restaurants in close proximity to the residence. The porcupines are frequent visitors, and they're absolutely fascinating to watch! WiFi was a huge plus since reception is not the best in the town (with my cell provider atleast). Safe area with a nice little view of the ocean.

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VV

couple

March 5, 2024

9

Cosy apartment, great location and even greater hosts :-)

Despite us being very late Beverley met us and personally gave us the keys and made sure we are settled. and comfortable. The property is small but clean, private and very cosy, with great view from the balcony and even some amazing guests ( i.e. the porcupines) . The walk to the beach or the Simonstown Country club (for a nice breakfast) is literally a breeze. The hosts were great too. THANK YOU Beverley and Chris!

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Stephen

couple

June 30, 2023

8

Perfectly adequate apartment for a couple.

The property was compact but perfectly adequate for our needs. We were out a lot so this was our base for sleeping and as it turned out was very close to friends we were visiting.

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Juergen

couple

April 25, 2023

10

One of the best 2 places in our 3 weeks S.A. roadtrip ! These guys are so welcoming and overwhelming. We had a lot of good discussions and got so much informations about the area ! The place is a bit outside of Simon's town but only 10-15 minutes walking distance away from the boulders beach penguin place. Very safe if you travel by rental car as well ! They feed the porcupines by dusk in front of your huge windows, so that you have a 99 % chance to see them close 2 your nose. They only have 1 appartment to rent, so if you got the chance : book it !

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Squash, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Live music/performance

General

Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access

Services

Barber/beauty shop

Apartment with Terrace

Featuring a private entrance, this apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster in the well-equipped kitchenette. The apartment also offers a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this apartment also provides soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 5:36 AM

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