Chartfield Guesthouse

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Garden
Meeting facility
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
30 Gatesville Road, Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7975
  • Kalk Bay Beach
    4 min walk
  • The Ice Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Station
    2 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    43 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

A stay at Chartfield Guesthouse places you in the heart of Cape Town, steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Main Road. .This guesthouse is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Boulders Beach and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Kalk Bay Beach - 4 min walk
  • US Consulate General - 9 min drive
  • Muizenberg Beach - 10 min drive
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 10 min drive
  • Boulders Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalk Bay Station - 2 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 43 min drive

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

Boardwalk/promenade Cape Town guesthouse in Kalk Bay with free parking
Chartfield Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: ZAR 150 per person
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped hire

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 200.00 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 200.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.00 per night

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Chartfield Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 187 reviews" "

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 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, bit dated but clean and comfortable. Great location within waking distance to dinner and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
View, location, comfort, staff all excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

W

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Possibly the perfect B&B. Simply but tastefully decorated, immaculately clean with crisp white linen, plus friendly & welcoming staff. Can’t imagine anything better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply gorgeous
Simply gorgeous view. Close to eveything in Kalk Bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
where past meet future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salifou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot!
Great place! Cosy, friendly and overall awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

J O

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL PAUL

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzie, Dublin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

biscuit, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
very good position beside the beach, unfortunately the room was noisy
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location , quality of accommodation , staff, breakfast and security
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018