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Wessels House Observatory

Property class: 4
4-star vacation home near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table set for two.
A bedroom with a single bed, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a round black coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A bathroom with a shower, a glass shelf with toiletries, and a towel rack.
A hallway with framed pictures on the walls, a skylight, and a wooden floor.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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263 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7925
  • Place, Cape Town Science Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Observatory stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Observatory vacation home, you'll find Cape Town Science Centre and Groote Schuur Hospital. Table Mountain National Park and University of Cape Town are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Town Science Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Biscuit Mill - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • District 6 - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Cape Town - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akoo Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Prashad Café Rondebosch (previously Maharajah Vegetarian) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pot Luck Club & Gallery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fraiche Ayres - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vida E Caffè (Obs) - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wessels House Observatory

4-star vacation home near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Wessels House Observatory offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1904
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Wessels House Observatory offers 3 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 6 PM and 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: ZAR 750 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 6 PM and 10 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wessels House Observatory to the airport?

Wessels House Observatory is 9.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wessels House Observatory have an airport shuttle?

Wessels House Observatory offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel during limited hours, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle.

How close is Wessels House Observatory to the beach?

This vacation home is 8 mi (21-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 5.9 mi (16-min drive) from Milnerton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wessels House Observatory offer free breakfast?

Wessels House Observatory does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wessels House Observatory?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Wessels House Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Wessels House Observatory?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Wessels House Observatory have a pool?

Wessels House Observatory does not have a pool.

Does Wessels House Observatory have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wessels House Observatory to downtown Cape Town?

Wessels House Observatory is 2.6 mi away from Cape Town.

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