Simon's Town or Simonstown as some call it

Simons Town offers the best holiday accommodation in Cape Town, South Africa, including Self Catering, B&B's, and Hotels, Camping and Backpackers. Simon's Town has stunning views in the most beautiful environment of the Cape Peninsula. Nestled on False Bay within easy distance of Cape Town International Airport, our village is rich in history, character, atmosphere and warmth. Our neighbours are whales, penguins and seals with world heritage status bird life, fishing and the beauty of Table Mountain and Cape Point.

GUESTBOOK

Please tell us about your time in Simon's Town.
If it was good we will be pleased to hear it, if it wasn't good we won't be pleased but we will try and do something about it!

COMMENTS FROM OUR PREVIOUS GUESTBOOK


	Name:	Mr Brian Cattermoul
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	cattermoul@ntlworld.com gosport United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... We visited Simonstown on our holiday in South Africa in February and enjoyed it very much. Your web site is extremely good and I have enjoyed browsing.


	Name:	mike swallow
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	mikeswallow01@aol.com Doncaster United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Visited Simons Town last December loved we are coming back for three months this year. The website has been very helpful in making my arrangments.


	Name:	CLIVE FRUDIGER
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	cfrudiger@plmgroup.com toronto South Africa http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... best two years of my life were spent in your town while doing national service in the san


	Name:	Port Control Officer, M. S. Saban (Mogamat Salie )
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	portc@namport.com.na Walvis Bay, Namibia Namibia http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... I want to say to the south African Navy, Thanks a lot for assisting the Namibian Navy(Newly formed)in providing training and for the donation of the Namacuras, it bring back some memories. I have a rather unusual request, Can any one help me with some photos of SAN or Ex SAN ships wether the vessels are still in commision or out of commision. I have already approach the SAN Printing Division, they have send me a few. I have some friends who also want a photo or two from the SAN, Ex SAN members now living and working in Walvis Bay. My details as follows, M. S. Saban P.O.Box 968, Walvis Bay, 9000, Namibia Cheers from the land of the sun and friendly people, not to mention the lekker biltong, KOE BYYEEEE.


	Name:	Mr David J.F. Carr
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	grizebeck@aol.com Truro, Cornwall United Kingdom http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote... Lived in Simonstown as a boy. Left for U.K. when young. Keep wondering if I should come back and have a look. Can't make my mind up. Thanks for the revived memories


	Name:	Mr William Crawford
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	KC8842@AOL.COM BELFAST South Africa http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning to catch what I missed this time around


	Name:	Mr William Crawford
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	KC8842@AOL.COM BELFAST South Africa http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning to catch what I missed this time around


	Name:	Mr Dade
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	hoezit2003@yahoo.co.uk London United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... No real queries. Just a home sick South African trying to find pics of Fish Hoek, so thought I would just spend a bit of time giving my two cents worth. If anyone is bored living in Simons Town and surrounds, don't be because it's the best place in the world! I guess that's a bias opinion, but I stand by it.


	Name:	Jo Haythorn
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	jd015d6566@blueyonder.co.uk London United Kingdom http:// Other
	Wrote... Hello, again! I made a TERRIBLE mistake! I deleted an email to me about 'Marie Roberts' who I would so like to see again. Mike, our erstwhile Webmaster at that time tried to help by putting my (I know vvv stupid ) mistake on the front page. PLEASE if you're out there, I was not being rude, I was so excited, I literally pressed all the wrong buttons. Oh and Mike, we miss you. Jo


	Name:	ann crofts
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	annie@anniecrofts.com london United Kingdom http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote... I wondered if anyone had any information on what the recent commercialisation of the harbour which I've read about might mean to Simon's Town. I understand that for financial reasons the navy has opened up facilities to alleviate some of the congestion of the port in Cape Town. Any info?


	Name:	Russell Jacobs
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	integ@rogers.com Toronto Canada North America http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Worked in Dockyard from 1955 to 1967. Started with Admiralty .. then transfered to South African Navy. I like your webpage ...it has great historical value. Worked on building new dockyard gates unfortunately a plain steel plate hides the ornate work performed by Mr. Squirrel Randall and myself. Keep up the good work ... a worthy cause.


	Name:	David J.Byford
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	byfordatpenfro@aol.com Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire South Africa http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Delighted to have found this site. I lived as a child, in Simonstown in the late fifties, early sixties. My father was with the admiralty and we lived firstly in Solent/Hamoaze Courts. We then moved to to Medway Terrace, Runcimans Drive. I was educated at St.Josephs convent (remember Mother Katherine?) I am now 53 but remember well the atmosphere of this beautiful part of the world where I where I spent many happy years. I used to go riding on the salt pans with Mrs Dowley's riding school. Do your remember Seaforth beach, Boulders, the hotel Rhodesia-by-the-sea, Spotty Dog hamburger restaurant and the drive-in cinema? What wonderful memories. We travelled doen to SA on the Capetown Castle and back to Southampton on the same ship a few years later


	Name:	Mr J Haythorn
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	jfhhaythorn@msn.com plymouth United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... lived here many years ago


	Name:	Sandy Mitchell
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	Sandy_Mitchell@bat.com Stellenbosch South Africa http:// Other
	Wrote... I have a total fascination with Just Nuisance, and this, amongst the history of Simon's Town has prompted me to visit your website. Thank you - it was a great journey, and on my next visit to Simon's Town, I will look at my surroundings with "different eyes".


	Name:	Port Control Officer, M. S. Saban (Mogamat Salie )
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	portc@namport.com.na Walvis Bay Namibia http:\\ Search Engine
	Wrote... I have served in the SA Navy during 1989 to 1994 in simonstown, Walvis bay and Pretoria. Currently I am working for the Namibian Ports Authority as a Port Control Officer in Walvis bay. My job description are as follows,1) Ships Traffic Control, 2) Search and Rescue Coordination, 3)Oil Pollution Control and combating.I must say that I am missing the Navy a lot. From Walvis bay, the town at the present moment are exspanding quite fast for those of you that have served at Naval Base Walvis Bay or Military Base Rooikop,especially 2 SAI or Airforce division. The Airport are also exspanding, but the old Navy base have been devided in two parts. One side for Maritime training and the other part still under military,Namibia Navy or Maritime wing of the Namibia Fefense Force.This message to all those who reads it, I am looking for photos of Navy ships, wether south-african or foreign navies . Any type of pictures are welcome. a person never know you might have a request one day and I might be able to help. Postal details, P.O.Box 968, Walvis Bay,9000, Namibia. Greetings from the Namib Desert and the best weather in the west.Cheeeeeeers.


	Name:	Mr & Mrs Danny H. Miller
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	ndmiller3@juno.com Portland United States http://don't have one Search Engine
	Wrote... looking for general infomation on edenvale as cousins are missionaries there


	Name:	Mr John White
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	gems@netpoint.co.za Cape Town South Africa http:// Via A Link From Another Site
	Wrote... Impressive site with so much information always knew there was something very special about Simonstown and the people, hope you find a new webmaster soon and that they do as good a job as Mike.


	Name:	John G. B. Scott
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	johngb.scott@sympatico.ca Toronto Canada http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... My wife and I visited Simon's Town last month - what a fabulous place. It was my first visit since living there in the early fifties! My father, Captain H.G. Scott, RN, was stationed at Simon's Town with the Royal Navy. I was only five when we left so did not remember much about it.


	Name:	Ms. Patricia A. Harlow
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	calippi@bellsouth.com Amory, MS United States http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... I am a widow of some sixteen years; proud of my independence, yet regretting my loneliness. Seems dating has changed...porn pics? Want list? What is all this...where did that begin? I love Shakespeare, and cats! I am a fantastic cook, and do well with water...as in Koi ponds, or garden fountains. I work in a steel mill, for a foreman fifteen years my junior, who knows that he can obtain any limit of loyalty from me as long as he calls me "Darlin'." I am a good person. Wish I could find another. calippi


	Name:	Chris MacEachern
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	yngdoc@sympatico.ca Ottawa, Ontario Canada http://www.AFPPA.org Search Engine
	Wrote... From this side of the Atlantic I would like to say thank you for all of the work that you have done with the Simon’s Town web site. Just a few clicks of the mouse I was able to locate the site and then contact you. With your help, you were able to track down a person for me at the Navy yard, bridging two great nations; SA & Canada. I wish you all the best in your endeavors. Chris


	Name:	Mr Garyth Ditchfield
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	gayth@infinitesolution.co.za Edenvale, Johannesburg South Africa http://www.garyth.co.za Other
	Wrote... Fantastic Town I am so impressed love the little shops/restuarants eg: Salty Sea Dogs and Tibetan Teahouse We are considering moving there Thanks for a superb holiday!!! Garyth


	Name:	Lesley Keith
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	lesleykeith15@aol.com Troon United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... The web site does Simon's Town proud. I was there in 1996 and stayed for 5 weeks. (My brother was in the navy and lived at 1a Hope St).Incidetly I dined at Dixies and had several lovely meals.
Date: Sun Jan 19 08:38:20 2003


	Name:	Mr. Juergen Wendt
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	jwpsi@t-online.de Bremen Germany http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Thanks to Simonstown for the experience of the NEW YEARS party we enjoyed ! Graet thing - carry on !!
Date: Thu Jan 16 09:22:03 2003


	Name:	Warren Venter
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	Warren_c_Venter@hotmail.com Berkshire United Kingdom http: Other
	Wrote... What else can I say but WOW, I was born in False Bay Hospital in 1972, with my father being in the Navy, I spent many years in Simonstown and LOVE IT.. Did my National Service at SAS Chapman in 1990 and moved to England in 1998. It is always nice to stumble across a web site about my home town with so much info on it and so many great pics. I would just like to comment on the message from Mr Carl Smith in this Guestbook.. I have eaten at Dixies many a time, and found the service very good, you just happened to go there on a bad day.. You should just be happy that you were in such a wonderful part of the country.. I could make many Bad Comments about JHB, but i keep them to myself.. So do me a favor and stop trying to slack places off that are part of my Home Town.. I will be coming back to Simonstown in the near future, and look forward to spending time with all my friends and Family who I have not seen in nearly three years... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ON THE SITE..


	Name:	PORT CONTROL OFFICER, SABAN M. S.
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	portc@namport.com.na WALVISBAY Namibia http:\\namport.com Other
	Wrote... I have also served in the S.A.Navy and are now proud of what I have learned in the Navy, Too the Navy keep up with the high standard of training.


	Name:	Ms. Cathy Klinkhamer
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	c-klink@wxs.nl Amsterdam Netherlands http:// Via A Link From Another Site
	Wrote... Nice clear website. I was looking for accommodation and found it!


	Name:	Matt Baker
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	CubSmurf@aol.com Goshen United States http:// Resource Directory Listing
	Wrote... Forgot to mention the people I worked with!! Chris Fallows, Rob Lawrence and Marc Bright where the greatest people you could ever imagine! Great people! If you are looking to see sharks go see South African Eco Charters! Marc makes the best sandwiches!!


	Name:	Matt Baker
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	CubSmurf@aol.com Goshen United States Resource Directory Listing
	Wrote... I was in Simonstown in July and part of August this year, and I truly loved it! Stayed in the British Hotel, and ate at 2 and 6 pence pub often! The people were so amazingly nice there! I was there on a film shoot, but definitely plan to come back and visit in the future! Django's and Salty Sea Dog were also fun places to go! Shamil at Navigators was extremely nice! Wonderful place! I WILL be back for a holiday at some point in the future!


	Name:	Joanna Haythorn
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	jd015d6566@blueyonder.co.uk London United Kingdom N/A Other
	Wrote... I have used my maiden name.My father was a civil engineer for the Admiralty.Francis and Babs Haythorn. We lived at 2 Old Hospital Terrace,and I went to St Josephs Convent 1955 for about 5 yrs.My brother John is 5yrs younger. I am 53,now! Neighbours/Friends..The Slabberts.Suzette and Lynette.Eve and Freddie Windsor and Susan in Glencairn, The Grindleys,Ronnie Butler,The Heysoms, BUT I really want to contact MARIE ROBERTS. She had a daughter and her father was a fisherman.She returned to England with us,but not for long.Can anyone help? Oh,and I remember Boulders to and there wasn't a penguin in sight. We stayed at The Morning Glory in Seaforth on arrival. And Sister Olivia who taught music and could play basketball/netball and a fellow pupil Vincent. Memories of Loafers corner at Glencairn and the Donkins. I want to come back soon, so any help would be welcome,


	Name:	Felicity Swerdlow
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	flewis228@aol.com Los Angeles United States http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... I will be holidaying in Simonstown for two weeks in December and January and I would like to be able to use a local gym. Is there a gym taht will allow casual visitors and what do I have to do to make contact? I would appreciate your help. I look forward to a wounderful vacation!


	Name:	Mr Andre Bosman
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	andrebosman@maktoob.com TEHRAN Iran http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Allways good to come across anything to do with Simonstown. I served on the SAS TAFELBERG and we had many good moments during my time in the Navy in this town and going through the site bring back wonderful memories. KEEP IT UP SIMONSTown


	Name:	Mrs. Annette Janssen
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	maaike@12move.nl Voorburg Netherlands http://simonstown.com Search Engine
	Wrote... It was good to be back in our own town afther 2 years. Still miss South Africa, and all our friends. Great site, please keep on going. We will be back next year november!


	Name:	Robert R Sanders
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	sticks@bluecarrots.com Gillingham Kent United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Iwas stationed in Simonstown on HMS Bermuda in 1951 - 1952. I was a musician in the Royal Marines Band. I have happy memories of lots of old friends of those years. The Craig family (who treated me like one of their own) Rakey DeVilliers,and others I can't recall their names. I also played at the "Jan Van Reibeck" festival in !952. That was a memorable week or so.
Date: Mon Oct 28 23:57:14 2002


	Name:	Mrs Lara Louttit
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	lara@fussell.co.za Krugersdorp South Africa http:// Via A Link From Another Site
	Wrote... Visited Simon's Town once again in January 2002, this time I stayed longer and loved the town, so much history and I enjoyed the hospitality. Stayed at Roman Rock accomodation and will stay there again. Can't wait to come back!


	Name:	John T Riordan
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	jriordan@emea.att.com Johannesburg South Africa http:// Via A Link From Another Site
	Wrote... I was in Simonstown in the SA Navy in 1964. I served on SAS President Steyn before joining Marine Diamond Corp off SWA. Snoekie is a great place.


	Name:	Fiona Barnett
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	fionaabarnett@freeuk.com Fort Augustus, Scotland United Kingdom http:// Via A Link From Another Site
	Wrote... Was born in fish Hoek in 1951, Dad was based at Simons Town on HMS Kempenfelt. Finally going back on 28 October for a hol (still can not believe I am going back)and actually staying in Fish Hoek. If any one knew my Dad please get in touch. George McNellan.


	Name:	andrew de smidt
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	andrewds@au1.ibm.com brisbane Australia http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote...


	Name:	andrew de smidt
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	andrewds@au1.ibm.com brisbane Australia http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote... I am from Zim' but had two years in C.T and swam to Ark rock, from Boulders, prior to the penguins taking over, the only inhabitant then was a lonely Sealion. It was quite an undertaking as on getting there, the sealion was very territorial and it was back in the water very quickly. Another query, does anyone remember the Blue Moon hotel in Lakeside.


	Name:	Mr P J. Sprigg
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	sprigglet9@hotmail.com birmingham United Kingdom http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Cant wait to be a permanent fixture!


	Name:	Andrew Haines
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	highsigns@telkomsa.net Simons Town South Africa http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote... Just taking a look at our local web site, great site


	Name:	Matt Kirkland
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	Edenvale South Africa http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote... Simonstown is a special and unique place. I always stay there when I'm in the Cape. I'll be visiting again. I can't wait!!! See you soon. ;-)


	Name:	Mr Andrew Roper
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	andrew@wineflyers.com Melbourne Australia http://www.wineflyers.com Other
	Wrote... Visited your wonderful town and partook of your fine hospitality whilst at the Seven Seas Club. Both my father and I have promised to return with many others from these fair shores to visit your fair shores. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!... Cheers! Andrew Roper


	Name:	Mr Sean Kevin Roberts
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	seancapsud@yahoo.com Simonstown South Africa http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Very nice sight guys! Made me feel a lot closer to home, being away in the UK and seeing those pictures was awesome! Just a suggestion, get a few shots of the local shops eg, Big 5 and some more info and pictures of the CPO.


	Name:	Neil M. Dwyer
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	BDwyer1183@aol.com West Hartford,Connecticut United States http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Enjoyed your website,also your historial information and photos.My grandfather Maurice Dwyer served in the Royal Navy aboard H.M.S. Monarch at Simons Town 1897to1901. Thankyou r


	Name:	Mr Chris Storey
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	chrsto@bridgehouse.org.za Franschhoek South Africa http://bridgehouse.org.za Search Engine
	Wrote... Great web site for an even greater town.


	Name:	Braam Louw
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	BraamL@transnet.co.za Witbank South Africa http:// Search Engine
	Wrote... Will visit and looking forward to a relaxing time Website is great needs some more photo's of town please!!!


	Name:	Gordon & Caroline Berry
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	xer.xes@lineone.net Baildon, West Yorks England United Kingdom NONE Search Engine
	Wrote... We have just had a wonderul holiday in Capetown and we visited Simonstown. We found it to be absolutely charming and the people very friendly. Please give our special thanks to those loveley ladies in the museum who spent so much time with us. With every Best Wish G & C


	Name:	Mr. Alan J (Noon) Cooper
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	alcoop@bcinternet.net Lone Butte, British Columbia Canada http:// Other
	Wrote... Sir. You have a wonderful webb site. Very informative and colourful. I foud out about the Simonstown site after accidently finding the Blue Lagoon Charter site. All the best, Alan


	Name:	Ms Maureen Bassill
	E-Mail: City/Town: Country: Home Page: How Found:	mobass@f-m.fm London United Kingdom http:// Word Of Mouth
	Wrote... As a former resident of Simonstown I was delighted to hear of the website. I have so many happy memories of my childhood in this magical place. If anyone from those days would like to correspond with me, I'd be delighted.