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About this property

This charming boutique Guesthouse with Georgian-style facade is situated in the heart of De Waterkant, an eclectic enclave situated between the City Centre and the suburb of Greenpoint. From its rooftop terrace, The Charles offers its guests cityscape views of Cape Town, popular landmarks Table Mountain, Signal Hill and the V&A Waterfront. The Charles is comprised of 2 historic Georgian houses connected together. Rooms feature extra length beds and original Cape Cottage furniture. Each room offers bathroom amenities, free WiFi, small bar fridge and a tea/coffee station. Some rooms offer an open-plan bathroom with bathtub. Just a short walk from The Charles you will find boutique stores, art galleries, fitness facilities, and popular restaurants. Lively De Waterkant provides entertainment both day and night.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Arianne
    Reunion Reunion
    The fact that we were autonomous yet very helped when needed The beautiful bedding and upgrading with a bath tub room The view The energy
  • Celine
    South Africa South Africa
    Interior design is beautiful and well located! Breakfast is GREAT!
  • Curtiss
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect! The breakfast was fantastic! The room was extremely comfortable and clean. The staff were all extremely helpful and attentive.
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location Very well situated in the lovely De Waterkant village
  • Ingrid
    Australia Australia
    Location / facilities/ cleanliness were all fantastic
  • Von
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfect in every way. Super friendly staff and very comfortable rooms
  • Anzil
    South Africa South Africa
    Willy was very attentive and helpful. Check in was easy and the breakfast was superb
  • Vermeulen
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful old home transformed into a modern guest house. The location is beautiful and staff warm and friendly
  • Selma
    South Africa South Africa
    Location view comfort style cleanliness breakfast and staff was all 10/10
  • Lorenzo
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked that i had to keep the key with me at all times and my room was close to going around to get a drink

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Charles Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • European • South African
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Dixon House in De Waterkant by Cape Finest takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$115. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. The card must match the one used to guarantee the booking.

Housekeeping staff will provide a linen and towel change every 5th day. This service can be arranged on a Sunday and on public holidays at an additional charge.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dixon House in De Waterkant by Cape Finest in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a busy area and guests may experience noise.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.