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Hotel Charles

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with a rooftop terrace, 8-minute walk to Long Street

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Hotel Charles places travelers in Cape Town's vibrant heart. Relax on the rooftop terrace after sightseeing, dine at Cafe Charles, and explore the city with on-site car rentals. Free WiFi and helpful concierge services keep everyone connected and informed.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Budget Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Budget Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
137 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bree Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platō Coffee - De Waterkant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Utopia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yumcious by Jenny Morris - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Charles

Guesthouse near Long Street
Near Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium, Hotel Charles provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. The on-site restaurant, Cafe Charles, offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 1 meeting room and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 80 per night)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Charles

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: ZAR 250.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: ZAR 80 per night
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250 for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 250.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Charles Cape Town
Charles Guest House Cape Town
Charles Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
Charles Guest House Guesthouse
Hotel Charles Cape Town
The Charles Guest House
Hotel Charles Guesthouse
Hotel Charles Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Charles pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 80 per night. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Charles?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 250.

What time is check-out at Hotel Charles?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 250.00.

Does Hotel Charles provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Charles located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Long Street. Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cape Town Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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