Welcome to the tranquil but exciting lifestyle which is Mermaid Guest House.Central to all the amenities of Struisbaai and only 400 meters from the main swimming beach. The guest house is easily accessible and offers not only wonderful ambiance and comfort, but a feeling of having a home away from home.Visit the Southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, the Cape Agulhas Nature Reserve, Lighthouse and Suiderstrand, Elim Missionary Station, Arniston Cave and the Shipwreck Museum in Bredasdorp.Go hiking, or rent a bicycle to discover the hidden gems of nature or our pristine white sandy beaches or our local harbour.Learn to surf/kitesurf, book a charter to watch the whales at play or do some wine tasting at any of the local wine farms.
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Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin BedsOverlooking the oceanInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
2 Twin BedsOverlooking the oceanInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Family Suite, 3 Bedrooms
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk BedPatio with sea viewsLayout - 3 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk BedPatio with sea viewsLayout - 3 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin BedsOverlooking the courtyardLayout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin BedsOverlooking the courtyardLayout - 2 bedrooms Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Executive Double Room
1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Standard Double Room
1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Comfort Triple Room
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local maps; free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Economy Double Room
1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
1 Double BedOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Standard Twin Room
2 Twin BedsOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
2 Twin BedsOverlooking the seaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, laptop workspace, and local mapsComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingNon-Smoking
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is included.
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Struisbaai Mall - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi Struisbaai Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Cape Agulhas Lighthouse - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi Cape Agulhas - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi De Mond Nature Reserve - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi Bredasdorp Shipwreck Museum - 32 km / 19.9 mi Dutch Reformed Church Napier - 47.4 km / 29.4 mi Riek Creative Art Gallery - 47.7 km / 29.7 mi
Pricing
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Location
With a stay at Mermaid Guest House in Struisbaai, you'll be in a shopping district, just a 3-minute walk from Struisbaai Mall and 7 minutes by foot from Struisbaai Beach. This bed & breakfast is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Cape Agulhas.
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160 Reviews
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Z7486QImatthewt
Perfect place to stay for Cape Agulhas.
We stayed for 1 night in a 2 bedroom apartment. It was spotlessly clean and had everything. Very well stocked fridge and reasonably priced. There is a very good restaurant and bar within walking...
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