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Wessels House Observatory

Property class: 4

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

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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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 area

Cape Town

At Wessels House Observatory you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Cape Town Science Centre and Groote Schuur Hospital. Highlights at this holiday home include free in-room WiFi. .All 3 homes feature TVs. Microwaves and stovetops make in-room dining convenient. Nice touches include rainfall showerheads and free toiletries. Weekly housekeeping is available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities and babysitting services. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Observatory holiday home include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Table Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Town Science Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Biscuit Mill - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • District 6 - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Cape Town - 6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

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 free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Policies

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Wessels House Observatory?

Yep, Wessels House Observatory has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Wessels House Observatory?

The closest beach to Wessels House Observatory is Camps Bay Beach (8.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wessels House Observatory?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wessels House Observatory?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wessels House Observatory?

No, pets are not allowed.