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The Grosvenor Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near Boulders Beach

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Beach nearby, white sand
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exclusive House, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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37 Forest Hill Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaforth Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive House, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Exclusive House, 4 Bedrooms, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Suite

  • 344 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite | Beach/ocean view

King Suite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 667 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Simon's Town guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Just Nuisance Statue and 2 miles (3 km) of Boulders Beach. Fish Hoek Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Cape Point Vineyards is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Just Nuisance Statue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seaforth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boulders Penguin Colony - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boulders Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dixie's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seaforth Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Penguino - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbourview Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor Guest House

4-star beach guest house near Boulders Beach
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Grosvenor Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The Grosvenor Guest House offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Grosvenor Guest House

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 950.00 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grosvenor Guest House to the airport?

The Grosvenor Guest House is 33.5 mi (60-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Grosvenor Guest House have an airport shuttle?

The Grosvenor Guest House offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 950.00. per person, one-way.

How close is The Grosvenor Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 10-minute walk from Seaforth Beach and 13-minute walk from Water's Edge Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grosvenor Guest House offer free breakfast?

The Grosvenor Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Grosvenor Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Grosvenor Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at The Grosvenor Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Grosvenor Guest House have a pool?

The Grosvenor Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does The Grosvenor Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Grosvenor Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Grosvenor Guest House to downtown Cape Town?

The Grosvenor Guest House is 18.9 mi away from Cape Town.

Reviews

The Grosvenor Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy stay

Was pleasantly surprised to find the Villa to be as warm and welcoming as depicted in the pictures . Our Host Sue personally welcomed us made sure we felt at home. The one thing they do not advertise is the beautiful view at night with the Moon on your balcony . everything you could need was available , will definitely be adding them to my list of returns :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy waterfront view guest house

This is a nice house situated on the hill in Simon's Town. Very clean and the staff provided laundry service and tidied up daily. The view was spectacular and was waterfront. Our family highly recommends this guest house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay... easy walk to the centre of town and to the penquins, but also nicely elevated away from the traffic of the main road and with lovely views of False Bay, sunrises and the historical naval harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning view, nice and accommodating staff that made the holiday journey truly a 10 star experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guest house was exactly what we were hoping for — quiet, convenient, easy, and relaxing. Room was very clean and comfortable, with nice amenities. Onsite parking so appreciated. The included breakfast was robust and very good, and enjoyed with a great view. Loved that we could easily walk to the Main Street, restaurants, to Boulders Beach for penguins; and it is an easy drive to the national park. Jonathan and staff were welcoming, very helpful and accommodating. We would have loved to stay longer …

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

What a lovely spot and the staff are so helpful. Within walking distance to Penguins and Windmill beach. Thank you you for a fantastic three days.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, Johnathan especially, was excellent. They took care of all our needs and provided an excellent experience.

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Orhan Selcuk

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall experience felt like staying at a hostel than a guesthouse. I partially felt uncomfortable at the reception. The checkout morning we went to the beach and we’re back 40 minutes before the checkout time. But the lady told us that we disappeared without “letting her know”… it was weird and uncomfortable to receive such comment. And we checked out at 10:30

8/10 Good

MARK JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location and views. The bed is super-comfy! Staff very friendly and polite. A nice but not-too-distant walk into the heart of Simonstown. Breakfast cooked from scratch so fresh from the stove onto your plate. Overall very nice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cobus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

SK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and friendly guest house

I loved staying at Grosvenor. The welcome when I arrived was fantastic and I was checked in within minutes. The room was spacious and clean, comfortable bed, clean bathroom. The living room area and breakfast verandah offered amazing views of Simonstown, the harbour, and the coastline beyond. The owner's dog, Trixie, is often there during the days and is a gentle, loving pooch that I loved greeting every day. It's a little out of the way, just off the main road and up a steep street but this means it's so quiet and peaceful. Parking outside was never a problem as the area is so safe. The staff were incredible friendly and always looking for ways to help me in any way they could. The breakfast selection was plentiful with many different options. The only negatives for me, they're minor and perhaps pertain only to me, were that the Wifi, while free, was limited and you could end up being cut off for the day, the connection was also a bit spotty at times. The other thing was the lack of a mini-fridge in the room. As someone who likes to have some cold drinks available to me, this was a little annoying but certainly not a holiday-ruiner. When I travel to Cape Town again, I'm certainly going to try and stay at Grosvenor - easily one of the best guest house experiences I've had.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with great hosts and fantastic home cooked breakfast each morning. The rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed. One thing to be mindful off is that this property has a large amount of stairs to climb, but if you are able to do this, then this is the place to stay. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ros&Peter, Winchester, GB

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single, most important, feature of Grosvenor Guest House is its Manager, Sue and, then, because of Sue's influence, her staff. Sue went 'beyond the call' in her endeavours to make sure each guest had detailed information about, or directions to, activities to suit their personal interests. We thought this was unique and we were pleased to have met Sue. The suite we were given was charming and characterised the "Romance Suite" perfectly (we counted nearly 90 hearts in one form or another). All was discreetly presented and the room was very comfortable; the terrace and garden were perfect for lazing in. James and Jonathan, the two staff members we had most contact with were extremely helpful and delightfully informal, without being intrusive in any way. We read somewhere that the breakfasts are legendary and we absolutely understood why. We looked forward to them every day and thoroughly enjoyed them in the covered terrace, overlooking the Naval Base and to the sea beyond. We stayed for two weeks and would happily visit again if the opportunity arose. Thank you, Sue, and your staff for a lovely stay in Simon's Town, giving us the peace we so needed when we arrived.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyda, Nashville TN

Lovely spot overlooking False Bay. Wonderful service and food. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here!

Lovely, helpful people (James, Jonathan, Blessings, Sue) and great view from this guest house. We stayed in Room #2 with windows facing the harbor. Firm bed, spacious room, good breakfasts, and helpful suggestions about things to do on the southern cape. We'd come back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greae place

Very nice crew, nice breakfast, on the sea close to penguin viewings

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Too many stairs

Too many stairs including stairs to toilet from room. No hand rails for stairs. Shower was difficult to adjust. Breakfast was below average. View was good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

L A, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Stay in Simonstown

Excellent hospitality from Jonathan. Nothing was too much trouble. Great View over Simonstown.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eenvoudig, goede prijs kwaliteit. Uitstekende service, rustig gelegen met zicht op de haven
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous room with detailed equipment. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again. Restaurants and beaches are in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024