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De Waterkant Village

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The colourful De Waterkant Village is a unique European influenced village of semi-detached quaint cottages and cobbled streets preserved from the 1760's located in the city centre of Cape Town in South Africa. Set between the city centre of Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront, De Waterkant Village is a cultural urban refuge highlighted by the abundance of restaurants, art galleries, gay clubs, salsa clubs, tapas bars and Parisian inspired café's. Drawing comparisons from cultural and artistic villages from all over the world, De Waterkant embraces individuality and theatricality, echoed in the architecture and vibrancy of its residents and visitors.

De Waterkant Village is located in De Waterkant, roughly between Signal Hill and the V&A Waterfront, between the central business district of Cape Town and Green Point

Most cottages, guest houses and apartments in De Waterkant Village boast views from Asian inspired roof top terraces, which sweep all the way down to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and across to Table Mountain. The mixed Georgian, Cape Dutch and Asian colourful architecture, cobbled streets and historical standing is what makes the self-catering cottages, houses and apartments at De Waterkant Village so unique. De Waterkant is often described as being arty, charismatic and quaint and is a truly special place decorated with gorgeous al fresco restaurants, sidewalk café's, boutiques and bars and is often compared with Greenwich Village.

Accommodation at De Waterkant Village: apartments, cottages and houses

From serviced apartments, houses, guesthouses and cottages, guests staying at De Waterkant Village may choose from its diverse accommodation options. The lodging options at De Waterkant Village are as diverse and eclectic as the place itself. In keeping with the feel of an authentic traveller's village, guests can enjoy services and facilities when staying in apartments or cottages, such as a centralised reception, concierge, housekeeping and a buffet breakfast at The Charles every morning.
  • Studios
  • One Bedroom Houses and Apartments (can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests)
  • Two Bedroom Houses and Apartments (can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests)
  • Three Bedroom Houses and Apartments (can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests)
Apartments

The self-catering apartments at De Waterkant are as varied and unique as their historically rich restored facades. With one, two and three bedroom apartments to choose from, there are apartments to suit every guests needs.

Houses: One, Two and Three Bedroom

The colourful De Waterkant Village is a unique European influenced village of semi-detached quaint cottages and cobbled streets preserved from the 1760's with Dutch, Georgian and Asian influenced architecture, with flower boxes under the windows, sprawling balconies and rooftop decks providing exquisite views and majestic old trees that line the streets, filtering the sun selectively through their branches. One, two and three bedroom homes provide the traveller with a comfortable home-away-from-home while enjoying a very central location in Cape Town.

Services which are available at De Waterkant Village
  • Reception
  • Concierge
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry and dry cleaning
With the freedom of self-catering combined with the services and facilities of a hotel, Village and Life's De Waterkant Village is a popular choice for many leisure and business travellers seeking central accommodation in Cape Town. A reception acts as a service centre that allows guests all the comforts of a hotel. Guest services include daily housekeeping, concierge desk and tourist information. Properties have been immaculately prepared according to detailed guest specifications and graded between 3 and 4 star by the Tourism Grading Council.

Directions to De Waterkant Village from the Cape Town Airport

De Waterkant Village is located in De Waterkant, roughly situated between Signal Hill and the Waterfront, between the CBD and Green Point.
  • Exit Airport Direction N2 Cape Town, and as you approach the city, follow the N2 CITY, FORESHORE, SEA POINT signage.
  • Follow N2 Stad/City signs for 22km¹s until you arrive at the Coen Steytler Avenue traffic lights. The Cape Town International Convention Centre is on your left hand side and the V&A Waterfront on your right hand side. Proceed straight over the intersection.
  • Cross over two more intersections and at the third traffic light, Strand Street, turn right.
  • Turn into the fourth road to your right, Loader Street.
  • Almost immediately, the roads makes a 90 degree turn to the left. 1 Loader is on the corner, on your left hand side.