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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Great location. Host and staff were very friendly and helpful.”
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Olaf
Germany
“Maarten and his team are just fantastic and very helpful. A good breakfast is offered. Location is central, safe and quiet”
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Avi
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...”
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Rani
South Africa
“Wonderful place, the host is kind and very helpful”
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Ana
Mexico
“Super hospitable and helpful host and staff. Breakfast was good. The place is clean and well located. We definitely recommend staying here.”
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Mohammed
Saudi Arabia
“everything about staying was amazing,
we like the location how it is close to everything ( restaurants, coffee shops, shops, and the beach) with a little walk.
a great thanks to the hosts, they are helpful when you need them to introduce the...”
Anthony
Australia
“Communication with Maarten before and during our stay was friendly and timely. Maarten offered excellent suggestions and helped us organise some short trips and activities during our stay. Highly recommend.”
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Anna
Sweden
“Maarten was a super excellent host. The whole family really recommends this place.”
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Roberto
Switzerland
“Excellent guesthouse and very nice host. Thanks a lot for extending our stay until 13:00.”
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Peter
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, location was fine with great view of the ocean looking west. With a balcony able to relax in the afternoon overlooking the ocean.”
Managed by Maartens Guesthouse
Company review score: 10Based on 244 reviews from 1 property
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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
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
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 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
Cash
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.
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