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About this property

This charming boutique Guest house with Georgian-style facade is located in the heart of De Waterkant, an eclectic enclave located between the City Center 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 consisted of 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 in particular 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
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1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nurya
    Brazil Brazil
    The staff was super friendly and respectful. Priscila was very attentive to our needs and always had a smile on her face. The same is true for the people working at The Charles, the restaurant. Everybody was very kind. The breakfast was good, and...
  • Brent
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was comfortable and the rooftop balcony is a wonderful space to spend time, with great views overlooking De Waterkant and beyond. The service was excellent, and the property is very tastefully furnished and well maintained. Breakfast at...
  • Justine
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and accommodating staff, clean and well kept accommodation, great breakfast
  • Angelene
    United States United States
    Loved the location as it’s close to so many good restaurants, shops, bars etc. It was very clean and the bed extremely comfortable. Nice hot shower. Also loved the complimentary shortbread cookies , n’espresso coffee and bottles of water. Also...
  • Jayne
    Thailand Thailand
    The place was much more than we expected with all the facilities to cook for ourselves or use the venues own cafe across the road. Well equipped, very comfortable beds and pillows. Recommend checking in online for a super quick check in...
  • Nigel
    Mexico Mexico
    Great location. Wonderful staff. The veranda under the big tree was perfect for very tasty breakfasts and coffee catchups.
  • Paul
    Uganda Uganda
    Wonderfully kind and professional manager. Great room with an incredibly comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast in the morning. Top notch guesthouse all-around in a great neighborhood.
  • Bartelders
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Location is perfect in the middle of the Waterkant and near the Cape Quarter where you find a lot of shops and restaurants.
  • Nicolas
    South Africa South Africa
    It was rather quaint. Not what I was expecting, but most pleasant.
  • Gino
    United States United States
    Among the BEST food I’ve experienced at a B&B or restaurant… foodie delight!

Area info

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 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required on arrival. That's about $114. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees 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

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.