Tintswalo Boulders has been recognised as one of the world’s top 100 hotels by Fodor’s Travel, an authoritative travel resource for over eight decades. The highly selective 2025 Fodor’s Finest Hotels list was curated by 750 seasoned writers and hotel experts from around the globe, narrowing down an initial selection of 700,000 hotels to the final 100, representing the top 0.014% worldwide.
Fodor’s, which began publishing travel guides in 1936, draws on a global network of local writers who provide insights for diverse destinations and budgets across over 7,500 locations. Tintswalo Boulders is ranked among the Top 10 Hotels in Africa, joining other notable hotels such as Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town and Cheetah Plains in Sabi Sand, alongside other African entries from Morocco and Kenya.

With sweeping views over Boulders Beach and its renowned African penguin colony, Tintswalo Boulders combines maritime charm with luxurious accommodation. Each of its nine double suites is individually styled, some featuring private balconies, and the property can be booked as a private villa.