Address
137 Waterkant Street De Waterkant
Cape Town
8000
Telephone: +27(21)4379700
Fax: +27(21)4379700
Websites
- Official Homepage
Payment
American Express
Diner's Club
Eurocard/ Mastercard
Visa
Description
The guest house consists of three historic Georgian houses, which are internally linked.
The interior styling is a mixture of African pieces, contemp
[more]The guest house consists of three historic Georgian houses, which are internally linked.
The interior styling is a mixture of African pieces, contemporary furnishings and original old Cape cottage furniture; mostly oak, yellow wood, stink wood and pine.
Views from the roof decks of The Charles are spectacular. Guests can enjoy a bird's eye views of the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Table Mountain, De Waterkant Village and the city itself.The rooms have beautiful, traditional cape cottage furniture.
All rooms are en suite. Elegant rooms have a shower and luxury rooms have a bath with shower.
All rooms have a refreshment station with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV, a personalized mini bar, safe, hairdryer, wall heaters and ceiling fans.
Room prices include breakfast. Breakfast is served at the cafe at Number One Loader from 07:00 to 12:00.
Guests are welcome to pop in for a coffee, to get advice on day trips and things to do in Cape Town, or just to relax and read the local newspapers.
The Charles is within walking distance of Cape Quarter and all of its great shops. Cape Quarter is an area of home décor, art and artefacts, fashion, beauty, health and lifestyle-related stores all delivered in a unique Cape Malay setting. This is where the best of Cape Town people are drawn together, attracted by the authentic ambience of great restaurants and eateries, shops and offices. Cape Quarter is the essence of Cape Town cool.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (5 km) - Situated in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is well established as Cape Town’s premier shopping and tourist destination. Boutiques, restaurants, hotels, outdoor theatre and leisure cruises are just a few of the many attractions on offer.
Table Mountain (15 km) -With its extraordinarily rich, diverse and unique flora, this singular landmark is what makes Cape Town immediately recognisable all over the world. Its rugged cliffs, steep slopes and sandy flats make Table Mountain a phenomenal natural, scenic, historical, cultural and recreational asset for locals and visitors alike. Nowhere else in the world does an area of such awesome beauty and such rich bio-diversity exist almost entirely within a metropolitan area, the thriving and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (25 km) - Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country. It was founded in 1913.
Clifton (15 km) - The windless beaches of Clifton are probably Cape Town’s most famous and you'll find them packed with beautiful and trendy people. In summer, these are the beaches to frequent if you want to catch a glimpse of the rich and famous.
Clifton has four adjoining coves each accessed via a walk down stone stairways between luxurious bungalows to white sands. Bikinis and sunbathing are more the order of the day than swimming, as the water of the Atlantic Ocean is often bracingly cold.Follow the N2 towards Cape Town.
Continue along the N2 for at least 15 - 20 minutes until rises into an elevated right road that rounds the city and then drops down to the first set of traffic lights at the foot of the city. Here the highway becomes Buitengracht Street. Carry on straight until you reach the 4th set of traffic lights at Strand Street. Here you turn right up the hill, continue through another set of traffic lights and just two blocks further up Strand Street you'll see Ali's Cafe on the right-hand side. Here you turn right into Loader Street and you'll find The Charles reception at 1 Loader Street.
By Air:
Airport transfers can be arranged with the hotel's reservations department upon confirmation of your accommodation. Transfers cost ZAR 150 for one person, one way, and ZAR 235 for up to 5 people, one way.Perfectly positioned in the very heart of De Waterkant Village, The Charles is an intimate and original guest house.
The Charles entertains and delights guests with its very own café offering wonderful breakfast spreads and authentic Cape Malay dishes for lunch.
From the roof decks of The Charles, guests can enjoy beautiful city views, especially in the late afternoon when the city lights up.
Positioned opposite the gorgeous Cape Quarter piazza and the flamboyant Manhattan’s Restaurant and Bar, The Charles can be described as being ‘The Spirit of the Village’ in an area that is know as the fun capital of Cape Town.Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
Baby cots are not available.
There is no capacity for extra beds / cots in the room.
Deposit Policy: 50 percent of the total amount will be charged at least 30 days prior to arrival and is refundable.
VAT and city / tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City / tourist tax is included.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs ZAR 5.00 per hour.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Appropriate for
Business People
Gay friendly
Room features
- Bathroom with shower
- Internet
- Satellite TV
- Central heating
- Kettle/Coffee machine
- Television
- Fan
- Minibar
- WiFi in the rooms
- Hairdryer
- Room safe
- Windows that open
Hotel features
- Cafe
- Hotel bar
- Terrace
- Car park
- Internet access
- Wireless Internet
- Car rental at the hotel
- Laundry service
- Entrance hall/lobby
- Non-smoking rooms
Sports facilities
- Fitness/Aerobics
- Squash
- Hiking trail
- Tennis court
- Sailing
Hotel Categories
Bed & Breakfast
Surroundings
Andiamo
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Cape Quarter Mall
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Anatoli
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The Noon Gun
(0.2 miles)
Ginja
(0.2 miles)
Buena Vista Social Cafe
(0.2 miles)
Beluga
(0.3 miles)
Gold of Africa Museum
(0.3 miles)
Gold
(0.3 miles)
Vaudeville
(0.3 miles)
