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title: "Hotel Charles, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hotel Charles in Cape Town: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# Hotel Charles

De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa

9.0 ·  Excellent 21 reviews ·  #142 #142 of 344 in Cape Town ·  8.1 Location score
## About Hotel Charles

Hotel Charles is a guesthouse in De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 21 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free wi-fi. It is 750 m from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Floors:** 2

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 86

137 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant

## How Hotel Charles scores

Better rated than 59% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **4.8**
-   Public transport **5.5**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **92**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **117**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **23**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rovos Rail Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">980 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">42 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Martin Melck House410 m
-   The Artists Gallery Cape Town420 m
-   Gold Museum470 m
-   Portside Tower470 m
-   The Blue Train Park540 m
-   Monkeybiz600 m

## Hotel Charles: in detail

Hotel Charles offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, hotel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Taxi, car hire and shuttle offerings at the hotel simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Cape Town. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's ticket service. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Hotel Charles, as the hotel's laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature room service, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Hotel Charles is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. At Hotel Charles, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom amenities in enhancing guest contentment, the hotel offers a hair dryer within certain chosen rooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Hotel Charles. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

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## Questions about Hotel Charles

### How do guests rate Hotel Charles?

Hotel Charles has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 21 reviews, which is better than 59% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Charles?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Hotel Charles include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Hotel Charles have a pool?

Yes, Hotel Charles has a swimming pool.

### How far is Hotel Charles from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hotel Charles close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hotel Charles have?

Hotel Charles has 9 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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