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Mariner Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star guest house near Boulders Beach

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Executive lounge
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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12 Harbour Heights Close, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Penguin Colony
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Sail Room, Twin Beds)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Family Loft

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Luxury Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cape Town

Simon's Town stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Simon's Town guesthouse, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Warrior Toy Museum. Also, Noorul Islam Heritage Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seaforth Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Boulders Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Simon's Town Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Door Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Mariner Guesthouse

Family-friendly 4-star guest house near Boulders Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this guesthouse measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Mariner Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Mariner Guesthouse offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

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

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 190 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 100
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mariner Guesthouse

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Mariner Guesthouse to the airport?

Mariner Guesthouse is 33.4 mi (59-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mariner Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mariner Guesthouse.

How close is Mariner Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Seaforth Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Boulders Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mariner Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mariner Guesthouse, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 190 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Mariner Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Mariner Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mariner Guesthouse?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Mariner Guesthouse have a pool?

Mariner Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Mariner Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Mariner Guesthouse to downtown Cape Town?

Mariner Guesthouse is 18.9 mi away from Cape Town.

Mariner Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location overviewing the sea was fantastic. It wasn’t far to walk down to the village and if you are to tired to walk up just call Tom that became our driver and guide. Breakfast was a delight with warm food of your choice. If we should have anything to complaint over it was the dust under the beds. We did miss AC but we knew that before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio Bernardo

Travelled with family
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

Marietta

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 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

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

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

gregg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Frans

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tahiyya

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

danie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022