The Charles

Cape Town


This appealing guesthouse and cafe has a central position in De Waterkant. The cafe's tables spill out onto a terrace with good views of the area. Rooms vary in size, the cheapest being small. Larger ones are open plan and come with kitchens for self-catering.

The hotel is run by the Village & Life group.


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