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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Avi
    Israel 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...
  • R
    Rani
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful place, the host is kind and very helpful
  • Ana
    Mexico Mexico
    Super hospitable and helpful host and staff. Breakfast was good. The place is clean and well located. We definitely recommend staying here.

Managed by Maartens Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.8Based on 250 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

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

Amenities of Maartens Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Car rental
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules

Maartens Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa Cash Maartens Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Maartens Guesthouse

  • Guests staying at Maartens Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Maartens Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Maartens Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at Maartens Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from Maartens Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Maartens Guesthouse is 1.6 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Maartens Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Triple