Three South African gems in the world of hospitality have been awarded places on the World’s Best 100 Hotels ranking: Simon’s Town’s Tintswalo Boulders Boutique Villa, The Belmond Mount Nelson and Cheetah Plains!

Global (21 October 2024) — Three South African gems in the world of hospitality have proved their cut after being voted onto the World’s Best 100 Hotels 2025 list by Fodor’s Travel!

The prestigious list was the work of 750 globetrotting writers and hotel professionals across the world who had the mighty task of narrowing down 700,000 hotels to just 100, representing the best 0.014% of hotels in the world.

Representing South Africa is Tinstwalo Boulders Boutique Villa, which got to share the Africa’s 10 Best Hotels ranking with the Belmond Mount Nelson (the Nellie also earned another acclaimed title this year as the Best Hotel in Africa per the World’s 50 Best Hotels List) and Cheetah Plains in the Sabi Sand!

Tinstwalo Boulders

For the quaint coastal region known for its famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach, the big news for Tintswalo Boulders was a big win for Simon’s Town as a whole.

The hotel was praised for its elegance and breathtaking views across Boulders Beach, as well as its proximity to the African penguins who call the beach home. Hopefully, with the hotel’s fresh spotlight, the light will also expand to hone in on the penguins that make an experience there as special as it is, given their species’ plight for survival.

The Nellie

As for the other victors’, The Mount Nelson was praised for its ever-pink and fabulous style, epic mountain views, lush grounds and its sustainable focus (including its ‘worm farm’ for kitchen waste).

Cheetah Plains

Cheetah Plains similarly scored points for its sustainable ethos, African art, the way it embraces raw and natural materials in design as well as its prime location in the Sabi Sand (especially for those who’d love to get a glimpse of hippos).

Sources: Supplied; Fodor’s Travel 

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Boulders Beach has made South Africa proud! Arguably our most adorable beach, Boulders earned a spot on the World’s 50 Best Beaches List recently; representing SA. Here are 5 reasons the penguin beach is a must-visit!

Simon’s Town, South Africa (24 May, 2023)—South Africa’s most adorable beach and penguin hub, Boulders Beach, has made a global splash and earned a spot on the World’s 50 Best Beaches List.

Competition was stiff this year, as multiple beaches around the world battled to make a splash—from the sugar sands of Mauritius to the pink-brushed coast of the Bahamas.

However, the tuxedo beach known for its population of African Penguins triumphed above others, claiming 40th place on the list. Not to mention, Boulders was the only South African beach to claim the crowning this year.

As the World’s 50 Best Beaches shares, the list is the “most accurate and well-researched list of beaches ever compiled”, compiled by votes from over 750 travel influencers, experts and journalists who named and famed the bucket list adds.

So, what’s so special about Boulders Beach?

1. You’ll see the only penguin species native to African coasts!

The African Penguin is small but mighty, and proudly African.

2. Boulders is known for being clean and safe for both visitors and the penguin residents.

Boulders Beach is protected by SANParks, and entry fees go toward conservation costs.

3. It’s an area protected  under the Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area

This means it’s a spot where marine life cannot be removed!

4. It’s one of the most breathtaking, affordable experiences around Cape Town

The fee for South Africans is R44, and for SA kids, it’s just R22.

5. The Beach Supports Animal Wellbeing

You can look but you can’t touch or feed our tuxedo-donning friends. If you do, you’ll be fined R500 in an effort not to disturb their wellness!

Source: World’s 50 Best Beaches; SANParks

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