Cape Town (Afrikaans: Kaapstad [ˈkɑːpstɐt]; Xhosa: iKapa) is the second-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. The city is famous for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, …
False Bay, named such because early navigators mistook Hangklip for Cape Point, is the largest true bay in South Africa and one of the great bays of the world. The False Bay coast is a continuous collection of seaside villages and hamlets, their narrow avenues lined with quirky and quaint shops, hotels, restaurants and pubs. Some …
The SAS Assegaai museum submarine in Simon’s Town aims to gives visitors the opportunity to experience life in a submarine with its’ perfectly preserved interiors and expertly guided tours. Decommissioned in 2003, the French-built submarine SAS Assegaai has been lovingly restored by a group of retired and in-service naval staff who, with the blessing of the …
Experience the feeling of being in a boat underwater, SAS Assegaai. Read More »
Mariner Guesthouse is proud to be an Official Supporter of WTM Responsible Tourism. “Holidaymakers and travellers are increasingly looking for experience for money (EFM) – if it is just about price there is going to be very little marginand that is not good business. Consumers want great experiences, they want to engage with people, cultures and …
The Cape Peninsula (Afrikaans: Kaapse Skiereiland) is a generally rocky peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean at the south-western extremity of the African continent. At the southern end of the peninsula are Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. On the northern end is Table Mountain, overlooking Cape Town, South Africa. The peninsula is 52 km long from Mouille point in the north to Cape Point in the …
Simon’s Town (Afrikaans: Simonstad), sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town near Cape Town, South Africa, which is home to the South African Navy. Simon’s Town – Simonstad – is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been an important naval base and harbour (first for the Royal Navy …
We have the following energy saving measures in place: Recycling of plastic, paper and glass Indigenous fynbos garden, requiring minimum irrigation We use energy-saving light bulbs Solar Heating for our geysers Laundry Policy – guest are requested to use towels responsibly by making use of the heated (economic) towel rails instead of having them laundered …
Seal Island Trips – Situated only 8 nautical miles (about 16km) from Simon’s Town, Seal Island is home to 75,000 Cape Fur Seals, 24 different bird species and the hunting ground of the Great White Shark. The main breeding season for the Cape Fur Seal is November and December when almost 20 000 pups are …
Wishing all our guests a peaceful weekend!
Celebrate Heritage Day with us! Newly built (2009) above the harbour in Simon´s Town, Mariner Guesthouse offers 4 Star luxury accommodation at affordable rates. We pride ourselves on being eco-friendly and have become known for our style, comfort and friendly hospitality! The guesthouse is located in a quiet street on the mountain – …
