Mariner Guest house & Villa is built on the mountainside above the Simon´s Town harbor and offers stunning views across False Bay. The owner-run guest house is within walking distance of the center of town and beaches. The spacious and elegantly decorated rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV, free WiFi, microwave ovens, bar fridges, tea-and-coffee making facilities and private bathrooms in all units. All rooms have sea views and most have balconies. Mariner Guest house & Villa has a spacious double volume lounge with leather couches, oriental carpets and a wood burning fireplace. The open plan living and dining area has large windows overlooking the ocean and extends onto a veranda, where guests can enjoy their breakfast. The property has built-in barbecue facilities, is eco-friendly and offers free parking on site. All rates include breakfast, except for the Family Unit and Garden Apartment, which are booked as self-catering, with the option of adding on breakfast. The African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach, boat trips, hiking trails and museums are all within 0.6 mi or ten minutes' walk and Cape of Good Hope or Chapman's Peak are a scenic 20 minutes' drive from Mariner Guest house & Villa. We look forward to welcoming you!

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Christel
New Zealand New Zealand
The spaciousness of the rooms, the views, the friendly receptionist and other staff, the breakfast, and the advice on visiting some areas in the vicinity.
Hossam
Egypt Egypt
Luxury spotless clean guest house with an amazing ocean view, lovely architecture & decoration, great "terrace" breakfast. Many thanks to Mandy, the assistant manager, who made my stay special. A fantastic stay overall .. Bravo
Arne
Germany Germany
Amazing location to explore the surroundings of Cape Town, really great staff, good breakfast
Andrew
United States United States
Beautiful property with views over the e bay. Very attentive staff when needed. Mandy was incredibly helpful with communication, check in process, local recommendations, etc. Loved the soaking tub. Very nice breakfast.
Chrisna
South Africa South Africa
Lovely guesthouse with spacious rooms and fantastic views and protected balconies from which to enjoy these. The breakfasts were great, with a variety of delicious a la carte hot breakfast options (you have to try the jaffle for an authentic South...
Richard
South Africa South Africa
Mandy was a wonderful host who made sure we were always happy. The location is central, the property is safe and has great views. The room is spacious and has all the amenities you will need. Great for self catering or B&B stays. We loved having...
Raed
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Location is close to Simon's town. Very cozy and nice view. They took care of the cleaning and they did it well. Safe area and we'll secured. The place is on an uphill which i enjoyed a lot, it makes a very good exercise. Very friendly and...
Yevgen
United States United States
Great staff, view, terrace and Peckish Pinguin breakfast
Cj
United States United States
Breakfast was so great, check-in easy and straightforward, location and view were top notch. Stay up top so you can get a view! Mandy is amazing
Hulshof
Sweden Sweden
Super friendly and welcoming guesthouse. Liesel and Mandy went out of their way to accommodate us. We felt very much at home here. Great continental breakfast, our son loved the fruit salad and juices. Extremely clean, and peaceful at night. 100%...

Managed by Liesel Coetzer & Team

Company review score: 9.8Based on 247 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We believe that our owner-involvement in the day-to-day operations, along with our competent and passionate staff members, make a big difference in ensuring that our guests are happy and have an unforgettable stay at Mariner Guesthouse every time. Every team member has been well trained and has an important role to play in offering our guests a clean, peaceful and comfortable environment. We love what we do and look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful town and guest house.

Property info

Custom built on the mountainside in historical Simon’s Town, award-winning eco-friendly 4-star Mariner Guesthouse offers breath-taking sea views across False Bay. We are within walking distance of restaurants and beaches, and pride ourselves on offering style, comfort and friendly hospitality. Our owner involvement makes it possible to be flexible and attentive to our guests’ needs. We offer a standard of service that is exceptional and personal and look forward to making your stay an unforgettable one! The building has been architecturally designed with space, comfort and luxury in mind. The décor is an elegant combination of classic and modern, with a light maritime touch to complement. The 4-story house has with a double-volume lounge and fireplace, while the dining area has large picture windows and opens onto a protected veranda where guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast, consisting of a self-help Continental buffet and can order a hot breakfast from our a-la-carte menu. We offer different room types at different rates for different needs. All rooms have mini self-catering facilities with microwave ovens, bar fridges and tea/coffee making facilities. Our Garden Apartment is ideal for longer stays and those preferring self-catering, and offers a private, enclosed garden which also makes it safe and secure for children and pets. Alternatively, our Family Unit with interleading door between our two Sail Rooms, is also a good option for families. Breakfast is added as an optional extra to these two units, depending on the number and ages of guests booked. We are happy to arrange lunches, dinners or picnic baskets or transfers and tours. Make sure to visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach, the Cape of Good Hope, go snorkeling or diving, book a kayak/water bike/boat trip or visit nearby vineyards. Let us know how we can assist. Looking forward to welcoming you to our beautiful Simon's Town: where nature and adventure meet!

Neighborhood info

Ours is a safe and quiet neighbourhood on the mountainside above Simon's Town. Apart from various beaches down the road from us, there are many hiking trails, boat trips, snorkling/diving and other adventure sports in our area. From Mariner Guesthouse, you can take the garden steps and walk to quaint and unique interior, clothing and gift shops. Explore our museums, of which we can recommend the Toy Soldier and Navy Museum, go on a guided "historical ghost tour" (wooo) or enjoy lunch/dinner at one of the excellent coffee shops or restaurants in Simon's Town. If you don't feel like walking back up the hill after all this, let us arrange a transfer for you. ;)

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Mariner Guesthouse & Villa

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Mariner Guesthouse & Villa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
10+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 450 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mariner Guesthouse & Villa 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 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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