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Mariner Guesthouse

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

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

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View (Sail Room)

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

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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