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    The Charles

    88 reviews
    #102 of 158 B&Bs / Inns in Cape Town Central
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    137 Waterkant Street | De Waterkant, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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    “village cafe”(8 reviews)
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    All reviewsvillage cafede waterkantno air confree standing bathguest housewalking distance to the waterfrontthoroughly enjoyed our staysmall hotelstayed here for nightsevery morningcamps bayguesthouse
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    Reviewed 3 January 2018
    great location

    we stayed at the Charles during our honeymoon. the guesthouse is in a great location. the owner is lovely and helped us with our bags when we arrived. it is on a steep hill and there are stairs so it wouldn't be suitable for anyone...More

    1  Thank Smiv88
    Reviewed 14 November 2017 via mobile
    could be a lot better

    we stayed 3 night there, because we arrived at 11pm we get charged of 15€... (for a guest house im surprised we do not decide of our flight landing). towels are not changed each day. and the blanket was not clean. breakfast voucher only 80...More

    Thank Pierre-Franck C
    Reviewed 13 November 2017
    Very spacious , clean room, great helpful staff.

    Very surprised at the size of our self contained apartment/room. On the corner of two streets but quiet on the whole. No complaints at all about the room, a bit of a trek up hill from the closest tourist bus stop. Would not suit a...More

    Thank June l
    Reviewed 18 September 2017
    Safe area, good breakfast

    Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast was included, but there are also shops and cafes nearby. The area is safe, there was always a security guard around. It is also in walking distance to the waterfront and Long Street (Hop on...More

    1  Thank Andreas83H
    Reviewed 7 September 2017 via mobile
    Rating for the cafe

    Poor service: didn't get what we asked for, didn't follow through on what he'd promised, and "forgot" about us when he went on his break. Coffee was mediocre. Would not return. Central location is worth one star.

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    Goodday! We can indeed arrange an Uber or standard cab for you to our Beach Club. The trip is between 15 and 20 minutes depending on traffic. We look forward to welcoming you to De Waterkant Village!
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