Mermaid Guest House

Mermaid Guest House is situated in the picturesque town of Struisbaai, five km from the southernmost tip of Africa. We have six en-suite rooms with sea views on the first floor and two family units sleeping six and four people respectively, on the ground floor.

We have a fully licensed restaurant, comfortably seating 30 people and an indoor braai/barbecue. We also cater for business meetings with a conference facility seating 20 people. Guests can relax in our swimming pool during the summer days or sit in front of the fireplace during the winter months.

We are within a 400 m walking distance from the main swimming beach as well as all other amenities in town. Visit our famous working lighthouse, the historical harbour and the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet.

For the more adventurous person there is whale and dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, kite and windsurfing, and the Spookdraai and Rasperpunt hiking trails. We also cater for nature lovers and welcome bird watchers, as well as anyone wanting to discover the beautiful proteas and fynbos.

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Reviews

"Great place to stay"

25 April 2022

"Rooms are great. Everything you need. Clean and tasteful. Breakfast was fantastic. We will be back."
"The view, the breakfast, the room, Miemie's friendliness, everything!"

14 February 2022

"We absolutely LOVED our stay and will be back!"
"Friendly reception"

12 March 2018

"Beautiful clean room with a view. Breakfast excellent with wide variety of choices"
"Very pleasant stay"

16 September 2017

"Beautifully decorated rooms. Christel went out of her way to make us feel at home. Great breakfast with freshly prepared home made bread. Definitely our favorite choice for stays in Struisbaai."
"Excellent!"

18 November 2014

"Although we only spent one night at the Mermaid, it was a wonderful experience. Friendly host and staff. Bright and cheery beach decor. Fabulous breakfast including the entertaining birds outside the window. Great reference for dinner at the Pelican by the harbor. And to the Michael Collins Irish Pub right down the road. A great addition to the wonderful memories I'll have of my first visit to South Africa."
"Very warm hospitality"

24 August 2014

"We arrived very late due to the train troubles but the manager was there to greet us with a big smile. After 27 hours on the train and 2 hour drive in a dark, we were exhausted. But once we got into our room, we felt at home and relaxed. The room was prepared perfectly - warm and clean. The breakfast was very delicious. Thank you Christine for your very warm hospitality and making our holiday a memorable one."
"Mermaid Quest House."

25 May 2014

"Beautifully furnished, very comfortable, super breakfasts with home-made cakes! Highly recommended."
"Good stay"

20 April 2014

"Only stayed over for one night but chose the perfect inexpensive accommodation. The rooms were clean, the beds comfortable and the staff extremely friendly. The breakfast was all that we needed to kick off a beautiful day in Struisbaai. Thank you! Felicity and co."
"Friendly clean guesthouse"

07 January 2014

"We really enjoyed our stay. Nice friendly staff. The rooms where nice and clean. The service and breakfast was excellent."
"Awesome experience"

12 August 2013

"I had an awesome experience at the MGH. The reception was bubbly friendly and very warm and I felt right at home the minute we walked in. Rooms are superb. Clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Breakfast was great too.Will definitely go back. Thank you for a wonderful service rendered."
"Brilliant service"

14 April 2013

"My wife and I just loved our stay at the guest house - the bedding was spotless and clean, the rooms very comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious! In addition, the location of the guest house is superb - just a stone's throw to the lowest point of Africa!"
"Uitstekend"

23 February 2013

"Baie gasvry en vriendelik, ek het dit baie geniet om daar oor te bly Die kamer was baie gerieflik en skoon en daardie see uitsig is om van te droom Ek gaan beslis weer daar kuier en sal nie skroom om ander daarheen te stuur nie."
"So nice"

08 January 2013

"We stayed in the Mermaid Guest House just one night and we really enjoyed it there. Due to traffic we arrived very very late in the evening (around 11 p.m.). But the lady was so nice and just showed us everything, even as she stayed at the guest house just for us. The rooms are decorated in the maritime style and are really clean. The breakfast was fresh (fruits,different jam) and you could order warm stuff and the kitchen just made it freshly for you. We can really recommend this guest house if you want to stay in the area of the Cape Aghulas. We just loved it there and could unfortunately only stay one night. We would have loved to stay longer!"
"Mermaid Guest House"

07 January 2013

"A hidden gem, made to feel welcome and felt as if we were part of the family from the moment we arrived. This is how all guest houses should be run!"
"Nice"

01 May 2012

"The room was nice and staff were incredibly friendly."
"Will be back"

22 April 2012

"Outstanding as always! Will be back for a holiday break!"
"Excellent stay"

03 January 2012

"Die ontvangs toe ons gearriveer het, het jou sommer dadelik tuis laat voel. Dis 'n pragige en vriendelike tuiste, het dit baie geniet en alles is so mooi. Die ontbyt was uit die boeke uit en ek het heerlik geÃ«et. Die gasvryheid is eerstklas en ons kon nie vir beter gevra het nie. Sterkte en alle voorspoed vir die jaar wat voorlÃª. The reception on arrival immediately made us feel welcome and at home. It is a beautiful and friendly establishment. I enjoyed it thoroughly and it was all so pretty. The breakfast was out of this world. This is first-class hospitality and we could not have asked for anything better. Good luck for the upcoming year."
"Worth every penny"

27 December 2011

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were within walking distance from the beach, shops and restaurants. The breakfasts were divine, the rooms a pleasure to return to, and our friendly and helpful host made us feel at home. We shall definitely return."
"Great"

16 November 2011

"Beautiful place! Excellent service, warm hospitality and great breakfasts! Will definitely recommend and visit again."
"Excellent"

18 September 2011

"Excellent guest house and very professional service by very friendly hostesses. Can highly recommend. Puik gastehuis en baie professionele diens deur uiters vriendelike gasvroue. Kan baie hoog aanbeveel."
"An amazing experience!"

09 February 2011

"Although we only stayed over for one night, it was amazing! Jaco (and the rest) are very friendly and helpful! The mattress is thick and comfy, the rooms are clean and the nautical theme pulled throughout. We almost cancelled the rest of our trip to stay at Mermaid! It really was the highlight of our five day trip and we will stay there again."
"An amazing experience!"

09 February 2011

"Although we only stayed over for one night, it was amazing! Jaco (and the rest) are very friendly and helpful! The mattress is thick and comfy, the rooms are clean and the nautical theme pulled throughout. We almost cancelled the rest of our trip to stay at Mermaid! It really was the highlight of our five day trip and we will stay there again."
"Ultimate relaxation"

05 January 2011

"We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid. They have a prime location in Struisbaai, with the beach, shops and harbour within walking distance. The atmosphere is inviting and homely and the staff are great!! Will definitely visit again."
"Ultimate relaxation"

05 January 2011

"We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid. They have a prime location in Struisbaai, with the beach, shops and harbour within walking distance. The atmosphere is inviting and homely and the staff are great!! Will definitely visit again. "