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Located in Somerset West, 4.5 km from Heidelberg Golf Club, Lord Charles Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. Lord Charles Hotel offers certain rooms with lake views, and the rooms come with a kettle. All units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Lord Charles Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and French cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. You can play tennis at Lord Charles Hotel. With staff speaking Afrikaans and English, guidance is available at the reception. Stellenbosch University is 18 km from the accommodation, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 26 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 29 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel with a warm welcome. The gardens are exceptional and I enjoyed watching the wildlife. My view of False Bay was lovely. I needed help with one or two things and everything was sorted out immediately. The breakfast buffet was great...
  • Nathalie
    Belgium Belgium
    Nice hotel with beatiful grounds. Gives a bit of colonal feel. Pool.
  • E
    Edward
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast excellent. Location first-class. Service personnel very good indeed. In that regard, Griselda recognised us from a previous visit and made us feel even more welcome. We enjoyed the whole ambience of the hotel.
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    The check in process was very smooth and the staff as well very friendly from the door ro Reception to the restaurant
  • Gordon
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful, spacious grounds and spaces for walks and relaxing. Superb meal at La Vigne restaurant. Wonderful and helpful staff.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was lovely and the staff were exceptional in terms of their kindness and warmth.
  • Molokomme
    South Africa South Africa
    It's is unique ,the hospitality , the staff and their breakfast and definitely it's a place that I will definitely come back
  • Amanda
    Ireland Ireland
    We liked the grounds and the facilities. The beds were very comfortable. The foyer and reception area is beautiful. The staff were excellent and very attentive especially Grizelda at breakfast time and William on reception !
  • Brenda
    South Africa South Africa
    The Lord Charles is very conveniently located with easy access to the R44 and all surrounding areas. The grounds are beautifully maintained and very inviting. the rooms are a lovely size, the bed very comfortable, the linen clean and crisp with...
  • Rehana
    South Africa South Africa
    Front desk staff was exceptional and accommodating in every way. Shout out to Belinda and Mark for being wonderful with my kids

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • La Vigna
    • Cuisine
      African • American • French • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Garden Terrace
    • Cuisine
      American • European • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • St Andrews Bar
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Lord Charles Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tennis equipment
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 750 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note all departments at Lord Charles Hotel are cashless.

FAQs about Lord Charles Hotel

  • Yes, Lord Charles Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Lord Charles Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
  • Guests staying at Lord Charles Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Lord Charles Hotel is 1.7 miles from the centre of Somerset West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Lord Charles Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lord Charles Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Tennis court
    • Tennis equipment
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool
  • Lord Charles Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • St Andrews Bar
    • La Vigna
    • Garden Terrace
  • Check-in at Lord Charles Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 00:00.