Mariner Guesthouse

Property class: 4

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Boulders Beach is located near Mariner Guesthouse, which provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this guesthouse. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chandelier, a painting of flowers, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Room (Sail Room, Twin Beds)

A hotel room with two beds, a dark patterned rug, and a white chair.

Room (Sail Room, Twin Beds)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Family Loft

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, and a framed architectural drawing on the wall.

Family Loft

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

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite, Balcony, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Mariner Guesthouse is next to a golf course and near the beach. Boulders Penguin Colony and Simon's Town Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South African Naval Museum and Scratch Patch Mineral World and Cave Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider Casa Labia Cultural Centre and Learn 2 Surf Cape Town. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ziplining nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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12 Harbour Heights Close, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A rocky beach with large boulders, clear turquoise water, and a few penguins on the shore.
    Boulders Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seaforth Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    14 min walk - 1.2 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

  • Seaforth Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • Blue Door Coffee Roasters
    6 min drive
  • Cafe Penguino
    14 min walk
  • Bhandaris
    9 min drive
  • Harbourview Restaurant
    16 min walk

About this property

Mariner Guesthouse

  • Upscale family-friendly guesthouse adjacent to a golf course
  • Located close to Boulders Beach, Mariner Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, 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, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mariner Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 100.

What time is check-out at Mariner Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Mariner Guesthouse located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mariner Guesthouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic views, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the Mariner is an excellent B&B. It is a converted upmarket home with an elevated, panoramic view of False Bay. It is spotlessly clean and well maintained. The furnishings are comfortable and tasteful. The outstanding breakfasts have a wide variety on offer and cater for all dietary restrictions. The property is within a several minute walk to the famous penguin colony and several picturesque beaches. It is about 10 minutes walk to historical Simonstown and it's numerous restaurants and quirky shops. Special mention must be made of Mandy, the lovely manager of the property, she is exceptionally friendly, helpful and knowledgable on local matters. If you are staying in the southern Cape Peninsula, this is the place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wow, what an amazing place! Two nights simply wasn’t enough! We loved everything about it-so welcoming, friendly & attention to detail was amazing! Thank you so much-it finished off our holiday perfectly. We’d totally recommend the breakfast too-super fresh & tasty. Thank you! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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everything was perfect. also breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant little guesthouse with friendly staff. High standard of rooms and good breakfast. Located high on a hill, so quite an exercise to get up after a visit to the seaside, but no problem for reasonably trained people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Super Meeblick von meinem Zimmer, kleine Loggia, Klimaanlage Sehr sauber
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect - so grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Yes

Lovely place to be
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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