Tintswalo Boulders launches its new Coastal Club concept on False Bay
Tintswalo Boulders has relaunched with revamped design and interiors and the introduction of its new ‘coastal club’ concept - a destination-led approach to position the 9-suite boutique hotel as a home-base for a longer, and more immersive coastal stay on False Bay. The coastal club concept includes half board and encourages longer stays, inviting guests to explore the Cape Peninsula by day before returning to a familiar place every night where they feel welcomed and truly at home.
Located within metres of the iconic endangered African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Tintswalo Boulders offers the ideal base from which to discover the Peninsula’s remarkable natural, marine, cultural and historical landscapes. At the heart of the new club concept is the invitation to ‘explore boldly and then return home’. While the penguins remain an enduring attraction, guests are encouraged to look beyond and uncover the many other stories of this extraordinary coastline of the Cape Peninsula.
Stays of between three and five nights are recommended, allowing guests time to experience everything from Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope to the underwater wonders of the Great African Seaforest, marine wildlife, conservation and Simon’s Town’s rich maritime heritage. An on-site activity manager helps guests plan personalised itineraries and arrange excursions, including guided visits to Cape Point and Table Mountain accompanied by SANParks Honorary Rangers. GM Kirsty Viljoen and her team act as knowledgeable Peninsula ambassadors to share the stories behind the places guests visit. Recommendations are tailored to individual interests, whether wildlife, coastal scenery, history or lesser-known local highlights.
With interiors by Camlyn Goosen, creative director of the Tintswalo Collection, the public spaces of Tintswalo Boulders are designed to centre food, music and connection, adding distinctive new lifestyle and dining guest experiences. These include the new Lexus Jazz Kissa Lounge - an intimate, ocean-facing listening lounge inspired by Japan’s iconic jazz cafés. Reinterpreted through a distinctly South African lens, the concept celebrates carefully curated music, exceptional sound and thoughtful design, with unobstructed views across False Bay.
With convivial resident head chef Dustin Hammond in charge, the interactive open kitchen brings guests closer to the culinary action with a front-row view of the craft and creativity behind each dish. Downstairs, a new wine cellar and tasting room celebrates South Africa’s wine heritage – custom designed for wine discovery, private gatherings and bespoke dining.
The Tintswalo Boulders club concept offers a luxury hotel stay with the intimacy and specialised services typically offered by a members’ club. Stays at Tintswalo Boulders include two meals daily, starting with the signature leisurely club breakfast on the terrace, and options of lunch and dinner to suit guests’ plans for the day. For three-night stays or longer, one meal may be exchanged for a dining experience at sister property Tintswalo Summer House Eatery in Glencairn.
Guests can participate in the life of the house at their own pace, from sunset drinks to shared meals or quiet moments by the sea. Signature rituals establish the Club’s relaxed daily rhythm. The Boulders Bell signals sunset drinks and canapés on the deck, while the daily Today on False Bay briefing shares local insights, sea conditions, wildlife sightings and seasonal recommendations. The Club Passport provides a companion to the stay, with programme details, local guidance and opportunities to record memorable discoveries. The Curious Penguin, the property’s storytelling personality, encourages exploration beyond the famous colony, revealing lesser-known places, local characters and surprising aspects of the Peninsula.
Children are welcome and family activities form part of the Tintswalo Boulders experience. The Junior Boulders Club encouraging younger guests to engage with the coast through discovery activities, games, creative pursuits and conservation-focused storytelling.
Lisa Goosen, CEO of the Tintswalo Collection says that with its relaunch Tintswalo Boulders aims to move beyond its traditional perception as an overnight stop beside the penguins and establish itself as a base for a more meaningful, immersive coastal stay. “Tintswalo Boulders offers a coastal guest experience shaped by the character of False Bay where personal hosting underpins the concept. The guiding principle is simple: there is always an activity to join, but nothing guests ‘have to’ do. Privacy, flexibility and individual choice remain central, alongside our commitment to responsible wildlife encounters and conservation.”
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