• Luxury guest lounge with False Bay views at Aqua Terra Boutique Guesthouse in Simon's Town, Cape Town
  • A Symphony of Water and Earth
Luxury Guesthouse in Simon's Town

Aqua Terra Boutique Guesthouse is an owner-managed, five-suite retreat above False Bay in Simon's Town, Cape Town. Enjoy ocean views, a freshly prepared breakfast and time beside the infinity pool while exploring Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the Cape Peninsula.

Our individually styled en-suite suites offer king beds, air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. Three have private sea-facing balconies. Secure onsite parking and a gym are available. We welcome guests aged 12 and older, and recommend a car or arranged transport for our elevated location.

Guest Reviews

  • Fabulous!

    Absolutely fabulous view, food, and hospitality. A Memorable Stay, Thank you

    Sue Squire and Gay Edwards, March 2026

    United Kingdom

  • Best hospitality any guest can ask for. Garth and Natalie are amazing hosts.

    Best hospitality any guest can ask for. Garth and Natalie are amazing hosts.This Boutique BnB has the most amazing views of Simon’s Town. Garth and's Natalie were the most hospitable hosts. We absolutely enjoyed the breakfast made by Chef Peter. The room was super comfy and exceptionally clean. We stayed in the Fynbos suite which had its own private balcony facing the ocean. Wish we had stayed more than... Read this review

    Nozie, May 2025

  • A Hidden Gem

    A hidden diamond on a hill. Some places you keep in your heart forever. This is one. A Hildssen Norway

  • 5 Stars

    “Great place to stay! Lovely people. Delicious Full Breakfast was served, including fresh fruit, it was great. The Suite was clean and comfortable with lovely Sunrise and Sea Views. Excellent location to explore the Western Cape. Will most definitely stay there again. They even posted my phone charger that I left behind. Thank you, all at Aqua Terra”

    Andre, January 2024

    Germany

  • Spectacular!

    This place was spectacular beyond my ability to describe. The location in Simon's Town is down the road from the South African penguin colony, and a short drive to Cape Point Park, one of the most beautiful natural environments I have seen in my 72 years. The place is astounding ... a wall of glass faces the beautiful False Bay, with mountains stretching across the horizon. I stayed in... Read this review

    Joseph , August 2024

    United State of America

  • If Paradise has a name it could be "Aqua Terra" Thanks a lot for everything, it was perfect! Garth and Natalie are amazing hosts and Peter did an incredible Bobotie!! We have to come back one day!

    Quentin and Margot Letondeur

    France

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