Maartens Guesthouse

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Located on the slopes of Signal Hill, the family-run Maartens Guest house is set in Fresnaye, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It features an outdoor pool and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the Maartens Guest house feature pure cotton linen and a satellite TV. They all include an private bathroom with free toiletries, and some of them have private balconies offering views of the ocean. A rich breakfast is served every morning at the Maartens. Restaurants and grocery stores can be found within a 10-minute walk radius. Tours to Robben Island or the wine lands can be booked through the guest house. Clifton Beach is 2.2 mi away and Camps Bay Beach is 2.8 mi away, while Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront is also 2.8 mi away. Cape Town International Airport is 15 mi away, and a shuttle service can be arranged upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Gabriella
Ireland Ireland
“Warm and welcoming staff; we were personally greeted by Maarten, which made the stay feel extra special. The breakfast was excellent, the rooms were beautifully maintained, and the pool was absolutely lovely. Overall, a fantastic stay that we...”
Nancy
China China
“Great location. Host and staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Olaf
Germany Germany
“Maarten and his team are just fantastic and very helpful. A good breakfast is offered. Location is central, safe and quiet”
Avi
Israel Israel
“We stayed at Maarten’s guesthouse for two days and we loved it a lot! Maarten was very welcoming and gave us a lot of information about Cape Town and how to get to places. His place is peaceful, the pool was great and breakfast was tasty. We...”
Rani
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful place, the host is kind and very helpful”
Jonny
Germany Germany
“Everything, Maarten’s attention to detail is incredible.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming; good service; helpful advice; comfortable bed; lovely breakfast. Also nice quiet area. Clean linen every day and the laundry was first class.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Maarten is a big presence as a host. Very helpful with practical hints to make a good day out. His staff were excellent. This is a very popular Guest House, the reviews are excellent and deservedly so. Because of its popularity the only room...”
Shan
China China
“The location of this hotel is excellent. It is within a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach, and along the way you pass the local market as well as several restaurants, which makes it very convenient. The area feels very safe. I had no issues...”
Boban
Germany Germany
“The whole property is amazing. Nice pool, cozy interior, very nice staff. Especially Maarten and Philip are really welcoming and giving advice for what to do around. 10/10 would do it again”

Managed by Maartens Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.8Based on 187 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Maartens Guesthouse started on 11 December in 2004. Most of our staff is still working since we have opened our doors. We hope to satisfy our guests to the fullest.

Neighborhood info

Fresnaye is on the list of top 10 best neighborhoods in South Africa!

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,German,English,Dutch

Area info

Amenities of Maartens Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Maartens Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Maartens Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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