Elsewhere vs Maartens Guesthouse
Both are in Cape Town, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Sea Point
Elsewhere
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
GuesthouseFresnaye
Maartens Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Elsewhere
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 640 m apart.
Choose Elsewhere if you want
- to be closer to the beach (250 m / 840 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (81 / 0)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 24 / 7)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2004)
Choose Maartens Guesthouse if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 24)
Why is Elsewhere better than Maartens Guesthouse?
- 1590 m closer to the beach (250 m vs 840 m)−590 m
- 2550 m closer to public transport−550 m
- 3More guest reviews (65 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×6.5
- 481 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+81
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 0)+61
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2004)+21y
Why is Maartens Guesthouse better than Elsewhere?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.0)+0.6
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Elsewhere vs Maartens Guesthouse: which hotel is better? | Elsewhere | Maartens Guesthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.6 +0.6 |
| Location | 7.6 +3.7 | 3.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.5 +2.1 | 7.4 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +2.8 | 7.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.6 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 65 +55 | 10 |
| Rank in Cape Town | top 29% | top 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +3.7 | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.1 km | 2.8 km −300 m |
| To the beach | 250 m −590 m | 840 m |
| To public transport | 120 m −550 m | 680 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 81 +81 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 680 m −240 m | 920 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 +7 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 24 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 +21y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | – | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| South African National Gallery | 2.9 km | 2.5 km −450 m |
| Two Oceans Aquarium | 3.0 km | 3.0 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
640 m apart
Elsewhere: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Blue Train: 120 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 21 km, beach: 250 m, 81 places to eat within 500 m.
Maartens Guesthouse: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Blue Train: 680 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 20 km, beach: 840 m.
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Elsewhere or Maartens Guesthouse: common questions
Which is better, Elsewhere or Maartens Guesthouse?
Elsewhere leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Maartens Guesthouse is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Elsewhere or Maartens Guesthouse?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maartens Guesthouse is closer: 2.8 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Elsewhere.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Elsewhere is 250 m from the nearest beach; Maartens Guesthouse is 840 m.
How far apart are Elsewhere and Maartens Guesthouse?
The two hotels are 640 m apart in a straight line.
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