Boasting pool views, The Mermaid's Tail provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 600 metres from Pringle Bay Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The spacious holiday home has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pringle Bay, like hiking. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings and The Mermaid's Tail can arrange a bicycle rental service. Arabella Country Estate is 19 km from the accommodation, while Kleinmond Golf Course is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 67 km from The Mermaid's Tail.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Pringle Bay
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  • Steven
    South Africa South Africa
    Comfortable, great view, all the amenities for a break
  • Cecil
    South Africa South Africa
    Literally, EVERYTHING was good. Value for money, clean, facility was perfect.
  • Wayne
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful family home that is fully kitted out to meet all needs, even in throes of load shedding. The attention to detail such as the provision of rusks and ice was appreciated as was the warm fire place in the comfy and homely lounge. The...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Mermaid's Tail
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash The Mermaid's Tail accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Mermaid's Tail

  • Yes, The Mermaid's Tail is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Mermaid's Tail has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Mermaid's Tail can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Mermaid's Tail may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Mermaid's Tail offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool

  • The Mermaid's Tail is 150 yards from the centre of Pringle Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Mermaid's Tail is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Mermaid's Tail on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Mermaid's Tail on this page.