De Waterkant lies in the historic Bo-Kaap (above Town) area of Cape Town, an historic and culturally interesting area of the city. A traditional residential area of Cape Town's Muslim community, it is situated on the slopes of Signal hill. It still has original cobbled streets, brightly coloured houses from the nineteenth century, Muslim shrines ("kramats") and mosques. Most of the residents are descended from slaves brought to the Cape by the Dutch in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Trendy and fashionable today, it is compared to New York's Greenwich Village and London's Soho with its tree lined streets, restored cottages, spectacular views and village atmosphere.
Located opposite Café Manhattan, one of the oldest gay restaurants in the city, The Charles is the ideal place to really experience the pulse of Cape Town.
The guest house consists of three historical Georgian houses, which are internally linked.

The interior styling is a mixture between original old Cape Cottage furniture; mostly oak, yellow wood, stink wood and pine, with some contemporary modern and African pieces. Today the style is described as eclectic and creates opportunity for the spaces to develop and flourish over time.

Views from the roof decks of The Charles are spectacular! And guests enjoy bird's eye views of the famous V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, De Waterkant Village and the city itself.
At night, De Waterkant Village throbs with the vibrant sounds coming from the late-night cafés, restaurants and clubs as throngs of glamorous people eat, drink and make merry in a nightspot to end all nightspots!

Will Young, popular UK singer, visited the area and stayed at The Charles on his Unite The Stars tour in support of Nelsons Mandela's charity. When asked what an ideal night on the town would be for him he replied “It’s those surprise nights... actually, one of them was right here!" referring to De Waterkant. "It was one of those nights that takes you here, there and everywhere, unplanned.”

Payment & Cancellation Policy
• Full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival.
• In the event of a no-show or cancellation less than 14 days prior to the confirmed arrival date, a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
• Refunds are subject to a 10% administration fee.