The colourful village is a unique European-influenced village of
semi-detached quaint cottages and cobbled streets preserved from
the 1760s. Cradled between the city and the Waterfront, this
village is an avant-garde, cultural urban refuge highlighted by the
abundance of restaurants, art galleries, gay clubs, salsa clubs,
tapas bars and Parisian inspired cafés. Facilities
include secure parking, The Charles Café, a guest bar,
wireless Internet access and function facilities. With a total of
40 rooms available, the property features a lobby and laundry
service.
Rooms
From serviced apartments, houses, guesthouses and traveller's
rooms, the hotel has it all and lodgings at the village are as
diverse and eclectic as the place itself. The Traveller's Rooms are
rooms which are designed as creative living spaces, ideal for
travelling partners. Steeped in old world aesthetics due to their
preserved facades, the restored houses in the village are
intertwined with the village atmosphere itself. The en suite
bathrooms are fitted with a shower and bathtub. The rooms are also
equipped with double beds, a kitchen and a balcony or terrace.
Restaurant & Food
The Charles serves a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes from
traditional English breakfasts to true South African bobotie.
Guests can also enjoy breakfast at the Village Café,
situated on the corner of Napier and Waterkant Street.
Activities & Sport
Guests can enjoy leisurely hours next to the outdoor swimming pool
on the terrace overlooking the village situated at the hotel.
Directions, How to get
there
Exit the airport in the direction of the N2 Cape Town, and as
guests approach the city, follow signs for the N2 City, Foreshore,
Sea Point. Follow the N2 Stad/City signs for 22 km until arriving
at the Coen Steytler Avenue traffic lights. Proceed straight over
the intersection. Cross over two more intersections and at the
third traffic lights, Strand Street, turn right. Turn into the
fourth road to the right, Loader Street. Almost immediately, the
roads makes a 90-degree turn to the left. 1 Loader is on the
corner, on the left hand side.