At a distance of 600 metres from Western Cape Provincial Parliament, the 3-star Charles Cafe & Guesthouse Cape Town includes 13 rooms. Located quite close to Bree Street, the guest house boasts South African cuisine served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.

The accommodation in De Waterkant, which is a chic enclave centered on Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, a small, upscale mall with fashion boutiques, commercial art galleries and global eateries is a mere 1.3 km from the 40-meter Cape Wheel and at a distance of 2.5 km from such shopping venues as V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall. Sports fans can also visit Cape Town Stadium, not very far from the Charles Cafe & Guesthouse Cape Town, and take their families to Two Oceans Aquarium, which is about 5 minutes' drive away. The best historical sights to visit here include Castle of Good Hope, situated at a distance of 2.3 km from the property. Cape Town International airport is 20 km from The Charles Cafe & Guesthouse and Cape Town train station is about 10 minutes' walk away.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have an adjoining terrace and a dining place, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet, along with a minibar fridge and tea/coffee making equipment. They offer an electric kettle, a refrigerator, and glassware. Providing a bath, the bathrooms also have a hairdryer. Some rooms also boast street views. Looking onto the garden, the apartment features kitchen with an electric kettle, refrigerators, and glassware.

Breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to 12:00 in the restaurant. Charles, an onsite restaurant, is open for breakfast. There is a restaurant serving African food about 5 minutes' walk away.