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Mariner Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse in Cape Town with free parking

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Executive lounge
Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Terrace/patio
View from property
Aerial view
Mariner Guesthouse on Simon's Town's scenic coastline is perfect for families. Enjoy the 9-hole golf course, garden, library, and free WiFi. Friendly staff and Boulders Beach nearby make it ideal for exploring.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Sail Room, Twin Beds)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Sail Room) | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Sail Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Loft

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Luxury Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Luxury Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Harbour Heights Close, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

What's nearby

  • Seaforth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Foxy Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boulders Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Muizenberg Beach - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saveur Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Mariner Guesthouse

Upscale family-friendly guesthouse remodeled in 2017 and located near Boulders Beach
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden at Mariner Guesthouse. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - November 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 400.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mariner Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mariner Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mariner Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Mariner Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mariner Guesthouse located?

This family-friendly Cape Town guesthouse is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Warrior Toy Museum and Boulders Beach. Seaforth Beach and Table Mountain National Park are also within 15 minutes. Simonstown Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Mariner Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A choice location and super room with the view! Best part... the staff including Kandy who helped me with food delivery and other...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time here and liked the property and the staff at the guesthouse, Mandy especially looked after us very well, the guesthouse is walking distance to boulders beach and Simons town centre, which suited us as we didn’t have a car. A local car company booked for us, over-charged us for our onward journey, this was very annoying … be careful !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mariner’s room had an incredible view over Simon’s Town harbor, was extra comfortable and clean. The breakfast was very good and the location is away from traffic while 2 minutes drive to the waterfront and restaurants. Just mind the stairs to access the rooms, not for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautifuly presented Guesthouse is perfectly situated by the mountains overlooking the beautiful SimonsTown harbour and False Bay. With free parking I was greeted at the property by the lovely manager and staff memebers who are so friendly, never stopped smiling and couldn't do enough for me. I was lucky enough to stay in Room 2, stunning presented with a 4 poster bed and balcony. The views are incredible, especially for sunrise! The all inclusive breakfast caters for all and is served in the dining and lounge area again with stunning views over the town. During my stay upon recommendation from the Manager, i visited Boulders beach to see the penguins, some museums and the lighthouse cafe for lucnh to name a few. For me this was the perfect setting for my short stay in SimonsTown and will be the first place I look to book upon returning to this wonderful part of South Africa. Thank you so much for looking after me for my visit. Its somewhere i look back very fondly on for my holiday in South Africa 2025. The best wishes for the future. Ian from the UK ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjarne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and beautiful location in Simons Town.

We enjoyed 2 good nights and days at Mariner Guesthouse in Simons Town. Thanks a lot Mendy for assisting us changing to another room with a King Size bed instead and still with a beautiful view over Simons Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third stay at the Mariner's Guesthouse, and I would not stay anywhere else. The accommodations are top shelf, the staff is more than helpful and quite gregarious. They attend to every need with exceptional service and kindness. Not one complaint! By the way, Mandy who oversees the property, would be a blessing to any hospitality property! Wonderful person.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with superb service

Beautiful hotel overlooking the port and water. Close to Boulders Beach. Owner was delightful and helpful, as was all staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly and a pleasurs to stay at parking is easy and safe. View is exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and great views at this charming little place. Excellent breakfast, and well positioned for those who enjoy a good walk to get either to town (with dining/shopping options) or the Boulders penguin colony. If you're driving, there is a rather steep ascent to get to the parking area, and if you have mobility issues, be aware that there are lots of stairs within the property. All in all, very welcoming, though! Hospitality was top notch and our little one adored the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful View

The view from our room was amazing, and definitely the highlight. The complimentary breakfast was also quite tasty, and included made-to-order options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Value with bonusses!

Very comfortable with attentive service and brilliant view over the harbour and bay. Nice bonus to have a balcony with a view as well. Parking was conveniently on-site and even though on the street, it never felt unsafe. Breakfast was great - never oily and very tasteful, the home-baked muffins superb. Both the manageress and the hard-working chef/waiter/duty manager/cleaner are worth a mention. He seems to be an extraordinary asset to the establishment and I'm embarrassed that I now cannot remember his name. A clean and superb property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Birthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir sind 3 Personen aus einem Reisebüro und sind dankbar im Nariner Guesthouse gewesen zu sein! Brilliantes Personal!! Sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect - so grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, facilities & views. Loved my stay!

I loved my stay! Wish it was longer. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious and comfortable room. Good quality bed - loved the decor (light and fresh, not too cluttered). My room had an air-conditioner, but it wasn't hot, so I didn't end up using it. Beautiful view of the harbour and close to Boulders beach and penguins.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

dee W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yes

Lovely place to be
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you... and stay healthy i'll be back...

Absolutely friendly and nice guesthouse. Geographically well located for all excursions. Breakfast very good. I'll be back ... hope to see you soon ... best regards
Good Morning South Africa…. Photo from the balcony
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr persönlicher Service

Sehr individueller Service und gemütlich eingerichtetes Gästehaus am Hang über der Marinebasis. Der Pinguinstrand und verschiedene Restaurants in Fußreichweite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

M.-E., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uns hat die große Gastfreundlichkeit gefallen, das behagliche Ambiente, der ausgesprochen gute und freundliche Service, der schöne Ausblick auf die False Bay, die Nähe zum "Bolders Beach" (Pinguine) und zum Cape Point (und Kap der guten Hoffnung) Man sollte allerdings wissen, dass durch die Hanglage Treppenstufen innerhalb und außerhalb des Hauses ohne Aufzug zu bewältigen sind.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning. Modern and fresh, plenty of sunlight. Fantastic reception, prompt, kind. Room is lovely, over looking the sea. Lay in bed and watch the sunset over the harbor. I can see whales from bed! Impressed with all the bathroom toiletries available. In the common room we shared a bottle of wine that was available in the honesty bar on a lovely patio. There is a telescope to see the creatures closer. Everything is perfect. Clean sheets. Snacks in room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Lakana, New York

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the property was very beautiful and the staff was incredibly helpful. My only thing is was my room. There were a bunch of ants crawling on the floor near my bed. It made me feel that cleaning didn’t do a good enough job. When I told the staff they were eager to clean it up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

JuleZ, Lusaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on a very steep hill, with treacherous steps, which was unexpected. Quite a walk to local places, but UBER works well, even over New Year. Laid back and quiet place, with a beautiful Garden Apartment, where we stayed for three nights. Friendly and helpful staff. Honesty bar. We did not eat here so cannot review food, but an evening meal requires 24-hours notice, and the property only takes RAND CASH.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is wonderful. And the staff makes it even better! Very much enjoyed our overnight stay there and would return again if we had the opportunity to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean views, great breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff, quiet location, garden apartment spacious and secluded,,plenty of cooking amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, Clean & Quiet

We had lovely service and had two interconnecting enjoyed-suite rooms (which was perfect for two friends travelling together), one of which enjoyed the great views over False Bay. Lovely breakfast with the same views.The only disadvantage of the views from the elevated position is the walk back uphill from one of the handful of good restaurants in Simon’s Town (which doesn’t seem to have a taxi service!).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect in every way. Location service staff food

Wonderful staff. I felt like home. Great breakfast. Amazing view. Comfortable bed. Totally recommend this gem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

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