The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse - Cape Town

The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse - Cape Town

$$$$|View on mapCape Town, South Africa|
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The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse - Cape Town
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Overview

Located at a distance of 0.6 km from St George's Cathedral, the 3-star Charles Cafe & Guesthouse Cape Town includes 13 rooms. Situated not too far from Bree Street, the guest house features an à la carte restaurant serving South African cuisine.

Location

This property is about 20 km from Cape Town International airport and nearly 25 minutes' walk from such cultural venues as District Six Memorial Museum. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall in Cape Town. There is South African National Gallery about a 25-minute walk away, while Upper Long 1 bus station just a minute's drive from the accommodation.

The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse is nearly 10 minutes' walk from Cape Town.

Rooms

All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi along with a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making equipment, and some of them include a patio and a place for dining. You will find an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and glassware as well. Providing a bathtub, the bathrooms also have hairdryers. Some rooms boast views of the street. Looking onto the garden, the apartment features kitchen with an electric kettle, a fridge, and glassware.

Eat & Drink

The on-site in the restaurant is open for breakfast from 07:00 to 12:00. The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse features Charles restaurant. There is a restaurant serving African food nearly a 5-minute walk away.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-17:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Building
Number of rooms:13
Former name
the charles - guesthouse
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Rooms and availability

Superior Double or Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Double Room
  • Room size:

    15 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Apartment Shower
  • Room size:

    35 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking

Car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse

💵 Lowest room price 8151 INR
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
🗺️ Location rating 8.0
✈️ Distance to airport 19.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

Address
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137 Waterkant St, Cape Town, South Africa
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137 Waterkant St, Cape Town, South Africa
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Square
Greenmarket Square
590 m
Museum
Bo-Kaap Museum
590 m
Bree Street
590 m
Museum
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590 m
Gallery
Martin Osner Fine Art Photography Gallery
590 m
Restaurant
Fisherman's Choice
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Breakaway Cafe
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You Bet It's Ice Cream
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I Love Coffee Shop
640 m
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Nando's V&A Waterfront
1.2 km
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Stellski Coffee Bar
700 m
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Bowls on Bree
760 m
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61+ate
730 m

Reviews of The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse

8.0 /10
Great86 reviews
Location8.0
Rooms6.8
Service7.0
Dining10.0
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  • Perfect
    9.0

    truly enjoyed our stay here and recommend. had a such wonderful stay during a cape town visit, everything was great. the hotel has marvellous location near shops, the famous manhattan restaurant and bar, shopping area and long street, and both the city centre and the waterfront.

    ElizabethUnited Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    Tidy place with a particularly nice view of the bay. Excellent and amazing location next to the lovely restaurant. The beautiful front garden could not be better. Good service. Amazing and marvelous breakfast. Rewritten review: This cafe and guesthouse are neat and offer a wonderful view of the bay. It's conveniently located next to a lovely restaurant and a beautiful front garden, which makes it an excellent choice. the service is good, and the breakfast is amazing and marvelous. You can't go wrong with this place.

    TomUnited Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.0

    Convenient and absolutely perfect location safe in the area too, suited the needs.

    DavidUnited Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.2

    the hotel was in a magnificent and amazing location, in the event that i arrived feeling sereverly ill. besides, it was close to the famous manhattan restaurant and the city centre, the stunning mountains and hills.

    JohnUnited States, 
  • Very good
    7.4

    The staff here are friendly and attentive, and the location is great, just 2 km away from a popular shopping mall, with the city center not too far off either.

    BillUnited Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    location, room furnishings, space, terrace facilities, internet access

    room service was non-existant. for that sort of money you expect staff to come in each day, tidy up the room, change towels where necessary and refill the coffee and tea sachets. they didn't do it. we went at world cup so you would expect a price-hike but even so the price was a bit too much relative to other places

    United States, 
  • Perfect
    9.0

    Had great stay during a Cape Town visit with good staff and incredible location to provide cutlery in the rooms for takeaways. Location: the hotel was just next door to the waterfront, the famous Manhattan restaurant and bar, shopping area and Long Street and South Africa.

    DennisUnited States, 
  • Great
    8.2

    I had a fantastic stay at this venue with a spacious superior room and an amazing view.

    BryanUnited Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The Charles was a charming guesthouse right in the town's Waterkant section. We loved the views from the rooftop decks and the room was unique. Kenny was especially helpful.

    We didn't have a phone, radio, or clock in the room but were able to use our cell phone as an alarm. We also could not get more than 2 stations on the TV. These were minor issues.

    United States, 
  • Very good
    7.8

    The setup is unique and interesting. It is good value for the price paid.

    No table, no phone, and no heat in the room. Lack of heating could be a problem if it gets colder that it was during my stay. Also, Internet access was intermittent, and my room was not covered by the free WiFi signal.

    United States, 
  • Great
    8.0

    The rooms are gorgeous and come with comfy beds. the location is convenient as you can find cutlery in the rooms for your takeout meals 🍴.

    DennisUnited Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.4

    The breakfast is amazing. the location is wonderful, just a short walk to the city center. - the rooms are immaculately clean. - the staff is very caring.

    GeorgeUnited Kingdom, 
  • Nice
    6.6

    Great location close to the city center, clubs, and a lovely restaurant with top-notch staff ratings, offering a delicious breakfast selection.

    JohnUnited Kingdom, 
  • Very good
    7.6

    The deluxe apartment offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, and a seating area for added comfort during your stay.

    OwenUnited Kingdom, 
  • Great
    8.0

    Tasty breakfast with a lovely selection of food is served here. 🍳 Its location is excellent, just a short 2 km away from a fascinating memorial museum nearby.

    PatrickUnited Kingdom, 

FAQ about The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the charming 3-star The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel?
You can visit Slave Lodge Museum, placed a 25-minute walk from the charming 3-star The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel or Bo-Kaap Museum, which is 2.5 km away.
What is the nearest airport to The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse?
Cape Town International airport lies within 20 km of The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse and is reachable with a 19-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel with a 19-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the hotel have a car parking on site?
Guests of the hotel can take advantage of parking.
What are our dining options during the stay at the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse?
Guests of the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—8/10 according to reviews—restaurant Meeting Point- offering African cuisine.
Does the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily at the cafe of the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse?
Guests of the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse can check in from 14:00 to 17:00 and check out from 07:00.
How much does a room at this charming guest house cost?
The price for a room in this charming guest house starts at $97.
What payment methods are available in the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse?
At the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse, you can pay using Visa and Mastercard.
What are the room types offered by the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel?
The The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse hotel provides such room types as Superior Queen Room, Standard Suite, and Standard Apartment.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse?
Specific suites at the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse feature extra length beds and open bathrooms along with a hairdryer and a shower.
Does the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse can help you in German, Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa.
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