Mariner Guesthouse

About Mariner Guesthouse

Mariner Guesthouse is an eco-friendly facility in Simon’s Town. This historical harbour town is 45km from Cape Town and its International Airport, and situated in the greater Table Mountain National Park. Mariner Guesthouse offers stylish elegance, comfort and friendly hospitality.

Sit back and relax on your private balcony whilst enjoying the colourful display of the sunset and watching the whales play in the bay. Later, experience true South African culture around the fire when we have our weekly “braai” (South African traditional “barbeque”) while your hosts share stories of life in South Africa. A truly memorable and enriching evening!

Accommodation

Mariner Guesthouse offers spacious and beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms, all with exceptional views. Get cozy in front of our fireplace in the lounge or have breakfast on our open veranda, enjoying the fresh air.

Mariner Guesthouse is architecturally designed with space, comfort and luxury in mind for its guests. The decor is a combination between classic and modern, with a light maritime touch.

All en-suite bedrooms have the following:
• Internet connection
• Satellite TV with DSTV
• Air-conditioning /ceiling fans /heating
• Heated towel rails
• Bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities
• Kitchenette for use of guests
• Secure electronic safe
• Hair dryer

Superior Room:
(42sq m) With a beautiful four-poster bed, beautiful chandeliers and luxurious linen, this room has a full bathroom with extra large bath, shower and double basin. Enjoy the sunset from your private balcony or request “breakfast-in-bed”! This room is ideal for romantic getaways / honeymoon.

Luxury Room:
(36sq m) This room has a full bathroom and kitchenette. It is ideal for longer stays with a queen sized bed and space for an additional single bed if required. Your large private covered balcony has direct access to our barbeque area if you feel like having a “braai”.

Family Rooms / Unit:
(25sq m each) These two rooms can serve as individual rooms or as one unit. They are ideal for a family where the children and parents each have their own bedrooms. An interconnecting door gives direct and private access between the bedrooms. One room has an en-suite bath-shower and the other an en-suite shower bathroom.

Executive Rooms:
(34sq m) These four large bedrooms all have the option of twin beds or one king sized bed, two with en-suite showers and the other two with shower-bath bathrooms. Each also has a sitting area and its own privately covered balcony overlooking False Bay.

Sail Rooms:
(25sq m) Each bedroom has beautiful mountain and sea views and its own en-suite shower bathroom.

Garden Apartment:
60sqm. Main bedroom with King/Twin beds & interconnecting door to bedroom with single bunk beds. Separate shower bathroom. Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with sleeper-couch. Private patio with barbeque facilities. Beautiful sea & mountain views.

Breakfast and Dining

Our living / dining area has a fireplace for cooler days and an undercover verandah where meals can be enjoyed on warmer days. We offer a choice of Continental, Full English or our Mariner Special Breakfast. We have a weekly traditional “braai” (South African barbeque) for guests to experience the Afrikaner culture.

Facilities

• On-site manager
• Secure off-street parking (garages and parking bays)
• Rooms serviced daily
• Laundry service
• Tranquil indigenous garden
• Lapa with barbeque facilities
• Play / entertainment area for kids
• Airport and other transfers can be arranged

Attractions and Activites

Simon’s Town offers both of best worlds. It is minutes away from hiking trails, the beach, harbour for boat trips and other out-door activities, but also close enough to shopping centers, sport stadiums and the city with its attractions.

• Cape Town International Airport - 45km
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 30km
• Table Mountain - 45km
• V&A Waterfront - 45km
• Stellenbosch Winelands - 50km

Liesel and her team look forward to making your stay an unforgettable one!