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The Charles

4.0 of 5
137 Waterkant Street | De Waterkant Village, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
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The Charles
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Anchorage
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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stayed in different places in Cape Town and also in this area of de Waterkant. It is actually a very nice (and safe) area to stay and the Charles is in my view one of the nicest guesthouses in the heart of de Waterkant. The room (room 8) was very nice and very clean. The shower, integrated in the room... More

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Columbia, Missouri
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

The location is excellent. Our room was #6 and was spacious and very neatly arranged. The modern furniture and decor works well and the location on the second floor is private. Although we didn't eat at the cafe the man operating it was friendly and welcoming. Having internet access in the room would be preferable in this day and age.... More

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Carl Smith, Manager at The Charles, responded to this review
17 August 2011

Dear TripAdvisor reviewer Thank you for your positive comments on The Charles and recommending us to fellow travelers. We have recently upgraded our Wi-Fi coverage to include the entire guesthouse. There is complimentary wireless internet access in The Charles Café area or guests can purchase a voucher to use the internet facilities in their room. We hope you will find... More

London
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2010
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The Charles is a B&B which is part of a much larger organisation that dominates De Waterkant Village. The location is flawless; you can walk to the Waterfront, gay scene, CBD, Green Point, etc. The rooms are very clean and slick, and everything works. Our first issue with The Charles is a lack of A/C. The room was roasting at... More

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Carl Smith, Manager at The Charles, responded to this review
5 August 2011

Dear David Tinney Thank you very much for writing a review of your experience with us, it is through this honest feedback that we can make enhancements where necessary, and I am pleased to say that based on comments we have recently made positive improvements at The Charles. We agree with you that travelers have become accustom to free, accessible... More

London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010
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person found this review helpful

The location cannot be faulted, quality bars and restaurants on your doorstep and plenty of security all around which is very important in cape town. The reception is not always manned, we arrived at about 8pm (we did specifically mention this when booking) and there was no one there. One of the security guards for the area called one of... More

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Wiltshire
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2010
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Sadly, there was much to disappoint at The Charles. The 'Superior' room might have lived up to expectations has it been serviced to an acceptable standard - lacking toiletries, soap dish, replacement coffe and milk, and on one occasion a hand towel; they 'ran out' according to the maid. One day it was not serviced at all (until we requested... More

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Cape Town
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2010

Our stay at The Charles in De Waterkant Village was comfortable and enjoyable. I would recommend this accommodation to friends because the location was fantastic. I¹m no fan of walking the streets of Cape Town, but the stroll down the road to the Cape Quarter was pleasant and easy. The area was pumping full of life and energy. In the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Rosengarten, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2011
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137 Waterkant Street | De Waterkant Village, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$151 - 272

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