Chartfield Guesthouse

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Boasting panoramic views of Kalk Bay's harbour and False Bay, this attractive guest house is spread over 3 buildings and welcomes guests looking to experience genuine South African hospitality not far from vibrant Cape Town. Radiating a warm and rustic atmosphere, Chartfield Guesthouse has been beautifully restored by its current owners. Wake up to the sound of crashing waves. While you enjoy breakfast on the patio, your children can play in the garden. Enjoy a visit to The Majestic Spa, where you can have various rejuvenating wellness treatments. Services, such as an airport shuttle, laundry and packed lunches further ensure a hassle-free stay. Old-fashioned wooden furnishings and white linen underline Chartfields cosy feel. Guests can read a newspaper in front of the fireplace. All units feature comfortable king-size beds and some units offer a flat-screen TV.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The eyrie is an excellent self-catering guesthouse on the chartfield property. Has everything you need, is large and spacious, and feels private. Definitely worth the trip. The staff went above and beyond to help us with whatever we needed.”
Matthew
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful guesthouse with amazing views and fantastic staff. Breakfast was incredible too”
Neels
South Africa South Africa
“The hospitality was awesome and helpful. The food was great and the room I stayed in was superb.”
Neel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, the breakfast was incredible. Very good location for me. Overall, a fab experience & hope to come back again.”
Nicky
South Africa South Africa
“Lovely location Fabulous views Walking distance to town”
Tersialuna
South Africa South Africa
“It's about the 5th time Im staying at Charterfield guesthouse. So obviously, the positives outweigh the negatives. The staff are great. The hotel is old-world charming and quirky. I love the cappuccino wake up delivery. The rooms are comfy and I...”
Jeanette
South Africa South Africa
“Delicious breakfasts. Only problem was we did not have a code to access the TV channels. Otherwise excellent service from staff. They you feel really at home.”
Hazel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, close to sea and restaurants, very comfortable”
Gavin
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly and accommodating staff. Fantastic view of the bay. Close to restaurants. Free internet.”
Adriaant
South Africa South Africa
“The staff were very friendly, the location is perfect and the add ons like a free glass of wine in the evening and hot beverage in the morning, really adds to the total experience.”

Managed by Chartfield Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.6Based on 505 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Property information

Chartfield Guesthouse evokes the spirit of a time when everything was done with a little more style and a lot more attention to detail. It is a haven created to whisk you away from all the cares of the world, the moment you step inside this grand old house, which has been standing over 120 years overlooking the picturesque Kalk Bay harbour. Now lovingly restored, Chartfield Guesthouse is nestled in this quaint seaside village, where the pace and charm is reminiscent of a bygone era while every modern convenience is provided for.

Languages spoken

German,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Chartfield Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount for one-night's stay will be charged on the day of the booking and is non-refundable.

Arrivals after 18h00 are not permitted, unless arranged with the property in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.