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The Grosvenor Guest House

4.0 star property
Travelers unwind on poolside loungers at The Grosvenor Guest House, where the outdoor pool and spa treatments offer perfect relaxation opportunities

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Located near Boulders Beach, The Grosvenor Guest House welcomes visitors with tranquil gardens and rejuvenating spa services. Guests can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, warm up by the lobby fireplace, or sample regional cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Executive suite

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Classic Suite

  • Bay view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite

  • Bay view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • Bay view
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Simon's Town, a neighborhood in Cape Town, The Grosvenor Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Boulders Beach and Fish Hoek Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cape Point Vineyards. Just Nuisance Statue and US Consulate General are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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37 Forest Hill Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boulders Beach which includes marine life, rugged coastline and a sandy beach
    Boulders Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Just Nuisance Statue
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seaforth Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boulders Penguin Colony
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Simonstown Station
    5 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Dixie's
    5 min drive
  • Blue Door Coffee Roasters
    5 min drive
  • Seaforth Restaurant
    12 min walk
  • Harbourview Restaurant
    10 min walk

About this property

The Grosvenor Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Boulders Beach
Located close to Just Nuisance Statue, The Grosvenor Guest House provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Grosvenor Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Grosvenor Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Grosvenor Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 950.00 per person applies.

Where is The Grosvenor Guest House located?

Located in Simon's Town, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Just Nuisance Statue and Boulders Beach. Fish Hoek Beach and Cape Point Vineyards are also within 9 mi (15 km). Simonstown Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Grosvenor Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and view was great, and the hosts were absolutely marvelous. This is the place tp stay in Simonstown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great view overlooking the ocean. Jonathan is a great host and we really felt welcomed in his guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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 …
Verified

8/10 Good

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice home-base to do the hikes and siteseeing in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L A

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Orhan Selcuk

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly agreeable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Henrik

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

Dejligt sted

Lækkert værelse, trygt og god service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement très confortable avec une belle vue sur le port et pas très loin du centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Takato

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

小高い丘にある清潔、快適なB&B

サイモンズタウン駅から徒歩で20分程度、ペンギンのボルダーズビーチまで10分程度です。兎に角、景色が最高です。朝食も最高に美味しいです。チェリー酒も無料サービスで頂きました。次回もぜひ泊まりたいです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft lügt günstig zu Kap Horn. Ein verschlafenes Örtchen. Der Ausblick von der Terasse ist ganz nett. Wenn da nicht die Werft wäre, wäre der Ausblick perfekt. Leider ist öfters Stromausfall in Südafrika gewesen. Das Notstromaggregat von der Werft ist hörbar. Das Personal ist liebevoll. Wir fühlten uns da sehr wohl. Für längeren Aufenthalt von mehr als 1 Woche könnte es zu langweilig dort werden. Nach Kapstadt benötigt man mit dem Auto ca 45 Minuten. Als Ort ist die Pinguin Beach sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ros&Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cláudia

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

Excelente para quem está de passagem.

A piscina com vista espetacular e com boa temperatura, o staff era amigável e prestável, e o pequeno almoço era muito saboroso.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B in Simon's Town. Spacious room and very comfy bed. The manager Sue was super, helpful and arranged things for me. Jonathan, James and the girls were fantastic, the did everything to make you feel good and satisfied. Breakfast was included but unfortunately not many options for vegans, like plantbased milk or yoghurt to the cerial. There was a big fruit bowl though that made me happy. I would highly recommend this B&B and would happily return if I ever go back to South Africa Lisbeth from Sweden
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019