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NH Cape Town The Lord Charles

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and fitness centre

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Dining
Lobby
Treatment room

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool

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Corner of Main Road (M9) & Broadway, Boulevard (R44, Cape Town, Western Cape (province), 7130
  • Cheetah Outreach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lourensford Wine Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Erinvale Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Cape Town

Located in Somerset West, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, NH Cape Town The Lord Charles is in the suburbs and by the ocean. Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum and Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street. Consider Blue Creek Weddings and Functions for a night out or Blue Rock Adventure Park if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Cheetah Outreach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Spier Wine Estate - 15 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Indigo Spur Steak Ranch - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪WCafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

NH Cape Town The Lord Charles

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and fitness centre
2 outdoor pools, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free shopping centre shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site.
NH Cape Town The Lord Charles offers 198 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10 AM
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 214 to 527 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 460 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does NH Cape Town The Lord Charles have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is NH Cape Town The Lord Charles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NH Cape Town The Lord Charles?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at NH Cape Town The Lord Charles?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at NH Cape Town The Lord Charles?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does NH Cape Town The Lord Charles provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-midnight on request. A fee of ZAR 460 per vehicle applies.

Where is NH Cape Town The Lord Charles located?

This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ster-Kinekor Somerset, Cheetah Outreach and Strand Golf Club. Flagstone Winery is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

NH Cape Town The Lord Charles Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 139 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly helpful. The room was huge, clean, quiet, wifi great, all the meals I had was tasty and well presented. I noticed that the service at the pool was very slow and it took forever to pick up the dirty dishes. I am not sure if the manager is giving enough guidance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Friendly staff, excellent breakfast and lovely pool area. The room was bright and comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had various issues with the room and service but they were resolved fairly quickly. One issue, not resolved is that there are no USB ports available - inconvenient in a hotel used for many business conferences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything at the lord charles is impeccable, the staff are all professional, friendly and courteous, service is great and the rooms are amazingly comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Valentines

The staff were friendly and welcoming to me and my lady. They made it extra special for us. The room was well prepared. We were advised of what is happening at the hotel and around with options for our entertainment. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing stay

In short: They need to learn what the term "maintenance" means. Even if they appoint a handyman, it will go a long way towards addressing he many glaring issues relating to maintenance. And... I do not like to have seconds for breakfast, referring rather sarcastically to the fact that the flies had first helping to the buffet. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. Will not recommend this establishment at all!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bel hôtel, bien équipé et soigné. Personnel trės aimable. Malheureusement, il n'y a pas de douche et toilettes prės de la piscine. Les murs extérieurs sont sales.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Kuvie, Lagos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious & clean. Nice pool & tennis courts.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Heidi Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

O Lord, not the Charles

Very loud kitch hotel, noisy, looks great on pics but i disliked it intensely. Bad internet at extremiies, but those rooms are at least a bit more quiet. Conference groups are loud and walls are vety thin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here make this hotel such a wonderful place to stay - Always smiling and friendly - It’s like coming home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Johann, Stellenbosch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and gardens Plumbing not flowing well Carpets looking worn out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel with great amenities, the staff were beyond professional and friendly, it’s so well located and perfect for the wine lover looking to explore the local wine routes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has low occupancy tonight so pub and restaurants were closed early which was a disappointment after a 23 hour flight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
In general a very nice hotel well situated in Somerset West . Breakfast was also good but
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Lori, Las Vegas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for a week even though my Expedia booking was for 2 nights. Lovely, friendly staff - responsive; good at recovery (e.g., always had to ask for bottled water even though housekeeping was to leave it each day). Property is a little older; standard room (6 nights) much better than suite on first night (host neglected to make reservation). Love the outdoor areas. Bed was really comfy, large shower with bathroom amenities. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable

A great location for conferences, with great facilities on-site. You'd need to set aside some time to visit the more central places in Cape Town like Table Mountain, but it's very doable. Good vineyards around the place to visit for some good wine-tasting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

PASCAL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Could have been better

It would have been perfect if the bathroom did not leak , the air cons of many many other friends rooms were operational , the tissues available when we overheat , the room coffee had not been renewed for days . This hotel has a lack of Quality Control and this is sad for an hotel of such a level . Our friend s conference were disappointed .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019