Tintswalo Boulders has received international acclaim in the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, securing three prestigious titles that recognise its outstanding hospitality, world-class facilities and exceptional setting on Boulders Beach. The boutique villa was honoured as the ‘Best Beach Villa’ globally, ‘Best Rooftop View Hotel’ in Africa, and ‘Best Beachfront Hotel’ in South Africa.
Lisa Goosen, CEO of the Tintswalo Collection, congratulated the Tintswalo Boulders team led by General Manager Kirsty Viljoen. ‘We are honoured to receive these global accolades, which reflect the passion and commitment of Kirsty and the entire team. Their dedication to creating extraordinary guest experiences goes far beyond traditional hospitality, ensuring every stay is truly memorable. This recognition motivates us to continue innovating and raising the bar for Tintswalo hospitality.’
For travellers seeking a family-friendly coastal escape, Tintswalo Boulders offers a unique retreat overlooking the famous Boulders Beach and its resident colony of endangered African penguins. The boutique villa features nine individually decorated suites, each named after historic ships, with selected suites offering private terraces, fireplaces and sweeping ocean views. Designed with families in mind, the property includes spacious living areas, a central courtyard with a fire pit, a cosy TV lounge and a heated plunge pool. Guests can also unwind at the on-site spa, which offers a variety of treatments as well as a heated indoor plunge pool and relaxation area available for couples’ experiences.
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About Tintswalo Boulders
With unobstructed views across Boulders Beach and its world-famous resident colony of critically endangered African penguins, Tintswalo Boulders is surrounded by fynbos and boasts a unique beachfront location. Offering nine double suites, it operates on a bed and breakfast basis. It is also available on an exclusive-use basis for families and friends travelling together, sleeping 18 adults and two children.
The Tintswalo Collection
The Tintswalo Collection comprises of seven family-owned and managed properties situated in six unique locations, stretching from the beach to the bush, across South Africa.
In Cape Town, perched oceanside on a pebbled beach at the foot of Chapmans Peak, the award-winning boutique hotel, Tintswalo Atlantic is surrounded by the Table Mountain National Park – renowned as one of the Mother City’s most precious hidden gems. In Simon’s Town on the southern side of the Cape Peninsula, Tintswalo Boulders is located on Boulders Beach with views across the world-famous colony of endangered African penguins. Nearby, in the charming village of Glencairn Tintswalo Summer House is a beautifully restored heritage villa and restaurant offering an elegant and intimate seaside retreat with sweeping ocean views.
Sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, Tintswalo Safari is hidden within the pristine Manyeleti Private Nature Reserve, known for some of the best game viewing in South Africa. In the same private concession, Tintswalo Manor offers a fully-catered private lodge for families or small groups seeking a tailor-made stay on an exclusive-use basis. Within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger region, family-friendly Tintswalo Scops Rest offers an exclusive bush villa experience for a group of up to eight adults and children. Only three hours’ drive from Johannesburg, Tintswalo Waterberg is a comfortable family-friendly or corporate safari retreat within Limpopo’s malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve.
About Haute Grandeur Global Awards
In the realm of award initiatives, Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards stands unmatched. Excellence is recognized through guest feedback rather than votes from the general public or a panel of judges. This fair and transparent process ensures unbiased results – a concept unique to this brand. The Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards honour establishments that consistently excel in delivering remarkable hospitality experiences. The Awards recognise exceptional contributions by hotels, lodges, villas, resorts, retreats, spas, and restaurants worldwide. Association with the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards guarantees global recognition, distinction, credibility, and influence. The awards are widely regarded as one of the highest accolades in the hospitality industry – a mark of unparalleled service excellence. For more information on the 2026 award winners, visit www.hautegrandeur.com