This peaceful guesthouse in Fresnaye offers a green sanctuary where travelers can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or relax at their own pace.
Maartens Guesthouse provides a quiet escape with its rooftop terrace and garden setting. Guests can soak up the sun by the outdoor pool while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Car rentals are available on site for those wanting to explore the area.
Located near the beach, Maartens Guesthouse is in Fresnaye, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Bloubergstrand Beach. Sea Point Swimming Pool and Africa Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
39 Avenue Normandie, Fresnaye, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
What's nearby
Table Mountain National Park
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sea Point Swimming Pool
10 min walk - 0.8 km
Milton Beach
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sea Point Pavillion
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Queens Beach
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Woodstock Station
8 min drive
Cape Town Station
11 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Maggy Lou’s
11 min walk
Tap’d
10 min walk
Starbucks
12 min walk
Atlantic Express
11 min walk
Coco Safar
12 min walk
About this property
Maartens Guesthouse
Guest house near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Maartens Guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Free newspapers, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Maartens Guesthouse offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Free toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Ceiling fan
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 March 2026 to 31 December 2027 (dates subject to change).
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Maartens Guesthouse
Maartens Guesthouse Cape Town
Maartens Guesthouse House
Maartens Guesthouse House Cape Town
Maartens Cape Town
Maartens Guesthouse Cape Town
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Maartens Guesthouse Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Maartens Guesthouse have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Maartens Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Maartens Guesthouse?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Maartens Guesthouse?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Maartens Guesthouse?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Maartens Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle, return fee applies.
Where is Maartens Guesthouse located?
Located in Fresnaye, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park, Sea Point Swimming Pool and Sea Point Pavillion. Sea Point Promenade and Queens Beach are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Maartens Guesthouse Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Perfect for a quiet stay in Cape Town. The host is extremely helpful and friendly. The location is in walking distance to the boardwalk, restaurants and shops.
Simply an amazing guesthouse. Quiet Cape Town Suburbia, beautiful pool, cozy, clean room with everything you need. The honesty tuck shop and bar were a great touch.
Very friendly staff and owner. Set in a very green and quiet area overlooking signal hill and lions head. Still only a short walk to the restaurants and bars of sea point. Overall excellent. Very clean and the pool was well kept. Would strongly recommend! Thank you Maarten
Très bon accueil très bon endroit
Gros hic hôtel.com vous annonce un prix petit déjeuner inclus et l hôtel vous demande de payer, pour moi il s’agit d une arnaque probablement de hôtels.com je verrai avec le patron demain et je donnerai le résultat pour l’instant je considère avoir été trompé et je vous déconseille cet endroit. Pour le reste tout était excellent et je reviendrai peut-être sur ma décision demain et je vous ferai part du résultat
We had a fantastic experience at Maartens GH with superior service and friendliness. The Guesthouse is located at Sea Point which is providing you a good starting point for exploring Cape Town.
A fantastic guesthouse, very familiar and cozy. Good located to beach and bus stop to city center. Excellent breakfast. also possible to have outside.
Awesome service minded host .I will definitely stay there again
Maarten hat uns super Tipps gegeben und sein persönlicher Einsatz ist hervorragend. Die Lage der Unterkunft ist gut, ruhig und doch fussläufig zu Restaurants (10min) , auch Abends kein Problem, 3 Parkplätze im Grundstück, First come.... Zimmer im EG war ok, Bett bequem, Fön und Safe vorhanden, Dusche mit kraftvollem Wasserstrahl, Frühstück ist gut , bei schlechtem Wetter drinnen , bei gutem Wetter draußen , Pool vorhanden, haben wir nicht genutzt.
Was one of the best accommodations I have had in a long time taking into account what I paid to stay there and I do travel allot and all over die continent. Will use them again no questions asked
Muito bem localizada a pousada, pertinho de tudo. O anfitrião foi super simpático e interessado a nos ajudar. Café da manhã delicioso preparado pelo staff da Guesthouse.
I enjoyed my stay at Maarten’s guest house. Maarten was very friendly. The guest house is in a safe area and the room was clean. I would stay here again if I were to visit Cape Town in the near future.
Lovely Guesthouse. Maarten was very welcoming and advised us lots of places to eat. He also let us leave our luggage and stay around the pool for the afternoon while we waited to leave for our flight back to the UK. Lovely view from the balcony, which we loved.
We finished our holyday at Maartens guesthouse.
It was great and we can recommend this place to everybody !
Our son and his wife where there two years before, and their advise was very good!!
Special compliments and thanks for Maarten Jansen, who did all conceivable to make our stay in Capetown unforgettable.
Maarten, unser Gastgeber, war sehr aufgeschlossen und hilfsbereit. Er gab uns viele Tipps für unseren ersten Besuch in Cape Town und sorgte so auch für bleibende Eindrücke. Der Empfang in seinem Haus war überaus freundlich, ja beinahe familiär. Unser Zimmer war das kleinste des Hauses, worauf uns Maarten in Vorfeld mehrfach hinwies, trotzdem haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt, da es sehr praktisch und neu eingerichtet war. Die Ungebung ist relativ sicher und man kann duraus auch Abends zu Fuß die nahegelegene Gastronomie aufsuchen. Den anschließenden Verdauungsspaziergang gibts Gratis dazu, da Maartens Guesthouse am Hang des Signal Hill liegt :)
Maarten & staff were very welcoming & helpful. Breakfast catered for all nationalities. They gave us tips on where to visit & eat. We enjoy walking so their distance from shops & eateries were not a problem. Large choice of restaurants/cafes.
Já estava me sentindo bem vinda desde antes de chegar à Guesthouse. Maarten e Conchita são extremamente atenciosos, sempre se certificando de que a gente estava bem, emprestando mapas e dando ótimas dicas de passeios! O café da manhã é delicioso e apesar de nosso quarto ficar ao lado da cozinha, não tivemos qualquer problema com isso! dormi muito bem lá! Recomendo!
Away from the busy part of the town, but it is easy to walk down to restaurants and shops.
Great breakfast on a rooftop terrace with views of the ocean.
Business Travel. Accommodation was clean and service outstanding. Thank you Maarten.
I was slightly late on arrival - and still I received a friendly welcome and a lovely room.
Will definitely be back for my nest business stay and also recommend to my colleagues.
Annerie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
10 Jan 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelente localização no Sea Point. Equipe atenciosa assim como o host Maarten. Café da manhã ótimo, mas que poderia variar durante os dias. Foi idêntico nos 9 dias que passamos.