30 Gatesville Road, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
What's nearby
Kalk Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
US Consulate General - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
Muizenberg Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
Fish Hoek Beach - 10 min drive - 3.6 km
Boulders Beach - 23 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 43 min drive
Cape Town Station - 25 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 34 min drive
Kalk Bay Station - 2 min walk
St. James Station - 15 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Lekker Kalk Bay Restaurant - 3 min walk
Olympia Cafe & Deli - 4 min walk
Dalebrook - 7 min walk
Harbour House - 8 min walk
The Ice Cafe - 2 min walk
About this property
Chartfield Guesthouse
Situated by the ocean, Chartfield Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Cape Town. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Public transportation is only a short walk: Kalk Bay Station is steps away and St. James Station is 15 minutes.
Languages
English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Mountain biking
Scooter/moped hire
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Business centre
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 850 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 2)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for ZAR 200.00 per night
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 450.00 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Chartfield Cape Town
Chartfield Guesthouse
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Chartfield Guesthouse House
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Chartfield Guesthouse?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Chartfield Guesthouse?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chartfield Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Chartfield Guesthouse?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 850 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chartfield Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Chartfield Guesthouse and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as mountain biking and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Chartfield Guesthouse like?
Chartfield Guesthouse is located near Kalk Bay Beach in Kalk Bay, a short 2-minute walk from Kalk Bay Station and 3 minutes' walk from Table Mountain National Park.
Chartfield Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
Great for a family stay in the centre of Kalk Bay
Great location, easy walk to harbour front, bars and restaurants. We had the comfort suite, which was seperate to the main guest house. It was very, very spacious, with wonderful views from the master bedroom/lounge on the first floor. It was cold whilst we were there. There is a log burner on each floor which you can purchase firewood/lighters for at reception. This was a must for the cold days. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were friendly and helped when needed. Security were visible but made us feel safe.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
This place is divine! A beautiful old house, lovely decor, spacious, incredible views, great location, and really lovely staff! Freshly ground coffee delivered to your room at a time you choose each morning was a great touch. I fell in love with Kalk Bay - what a gem of a town. And I'd highly recommend staying at Chartfield to anyone looking to visit Kalk Bay.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2024
Brilliant weekend away
Excellent location in Kalk Bay - just ambling down the beautiful steps to several restaurant locations. That is if you want to leave the stunning views of the guesthouse porch. The room and amenities were in excellent condition.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 October 2023
Helen
Helen, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 March 2023
Friendly staff, bit dated but clean and comfortable.
Great location within waking distance to dinner and shopping
Carlos
Carlos, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2023
View, location, comfort, staff all excellent
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2022
W
W, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 February 2022
Chartfield Guesthouse Splendour
We had a great stay. Friendly accommodating staff. Beautiful location n setting. The breakfast was on gourmet level. The guesthouse is a gem
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2022
Possibly the perfect B&B. Simply but tastefully decorated, immaculately clean with crisp white linen, plus friendly & welcoming staff. Can’t imagine anything better.
Markham
Markham, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 January 2022
Good value stay
Lovely staff and a very friendly welcome. Hotel has a lovely feel to it - amazing views and lots of lovely light.
Generally cleanliness was great, apart from our bath in the room hadn’t been cleaned from the last guest so that wasn’t nice.
There is a lovely pool area, but the covers on the sun loungers are looking quite sorry for themselves and need replacing really.
It was also rather unusual to have a double bed made up… but with two single quilts.
Even with these few elements not being up to scratch we still had a lovely stay and felt it was good for the price we paid.
Jackie
Jackie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2022
Loved this place! I rented the loft room and there was a breeze, big windows and a fan, so I had no issues with it being too warm. I slept with the balcony door and windows open and it was lovely listening to the waves as I fell asleep.
Breakfast was delicious! Hot tip: If you book directly with them, it's included. Really enjoyed the complementary coffee brought to my room.
The location is fantastic. I walked to Dalebrook tidal pool and snorkeled there and later I walked to Kalky's in the harbour for delicious supper.
No doubt I'd return here, it was just fantastic. A big treat!
Debbie
Debbie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2021
Simply gorgeous
Simply gorgeous view.
Close to eveything in Kalk Bay
Mickey
Mickey, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 May 2021
Hendrik
Hendrik, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 April 2021
where past meet future.
Eugene
Eugene, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2021
Great location overlooking Kalk Bay, the breakfasts were superb, the staff were friendly, warm and welcoming and had great restaurants tips for us. Would highly recommend this guesthouse!
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2019
Great spot!
Great place! Cosy, friendly and overall awesome!
Salifou
Salifou, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2019
Charming Chartfield
Absolutely stunning location with magnificent views over the sea and the mountains
Good location in the middle of town so I didn’t need the car for local swimming or dining
J O
J O, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2019
Great location with a warm friendly welcome
This was my second stay at the guesthouse and once again I received a very friendly welcome. Nice location, rooms are clean and bright. I was attending training held at the guest house and the food and service was great. Love the pain au chocolate and pastry twists with our coffee .... not to mention the cake on friday! great location, great people, lovely stay.
Sally
Sally, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2019
A lovely and affordable place to stay in Kalk Bay
I have stayed at chartfield a number of places and enjoy it every time. It is very reasonable for what you get, and very comfortable. Perfectly situated to experience Kalk Bay.
MICHAEL PAUL
MICHAEL PAUL, 6-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2019
We are so lucky to have found this beautiful hidden gem of a guest house in Kalk Bay. The service was absolutely exceptional. Lisa and all the staff couldn't have done enough for us and made us feel so welcomed. The breakfast served at Chartfield House is incredible. We ate here every morning for our two week stay. We loved it so much will be definitely stay here again.
Suzie
Suzie, 13-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 February 2019
Great location in Kalk Bay. Light sleepers beware!
The guest house is located close to the bars / restaurants / shops in Kalk Bay. The access point is up a inclined path - so might be tough for the less mobile traveller.
The guesthouse itself has incredible views - a lovely spot to sit and watch the ocean / have a few drinks. Simple facilities but does the job for a few nights stay. They provide beach towels and umbrellas for the guests. My towel was not the cleanest - I found some bird poo when I unrolled the towel.. this could have been bad luck from when the towels were dried!
I struggled on occasion to find staff to buy water from, or to check out for example. It feels like the ‘front of house’ still needs some work.
The rooms are simple but fresh and good size. There were a few stray hairs on the bedding, but nothing too major. Bed was a good size and comfortable for 2. The main issue I had was the noise. The doors do not block any sound from the corridors, and the stairs / floorboards are extremely creaky. The guesthouse offers a complimentary tea/coffee from 7am - 9am. Between these hours I could hear the drinks being made, and the staff stomping around to deliver these to the guests. This might not bother everyone - but for me, a light sleeper, it was quite an issue.
For these reasons I would say the guesthouse would serve you well for a night or two.. but I wouldn’t stay for much longer!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 January 2019
very good position beside the beach, unfortunately the room was noisy
biscuit
biscuit, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 January 2019
Mikael
Mikael, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 January 2019
Location , quality of accommodation , staff, breakfast and security