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Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street are located near Dockside Apartments, which provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and a hair salon. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (503 Dockside,Self catering & servicig)

  • City view
  • 107 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom (501 Dockside,Self catering & servicig)

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Dockside Apartments is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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31 Mechau Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bree Street
    Bree Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cobblestone square with market stalls selling textiles and hats, surrounded by multi-story buildings.
    Greenmarket Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Africa Centre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    12 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town
    7 min walk
  • Col'Cacchio
    7 min walk
  • The Fireman's Arms
    1 min walk
  • KAUAI
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Electrical adapters
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the suburbs
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Casino nearby
  • Health club (partner property) nearby
  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Built in 2007

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Centurion All Suite Hotel, Main and Frere Road Sea Point]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Centurion All Suite Hotel, Main and Frere Road Sea Point]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 255 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM
  • Heating fee: EUR 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Does Dockside Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Dockside Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Dockside Apartments?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 3:00 AM for a fee of EUR 20.

What time is check-out at Dockside Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Dockside Apartments located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Long Street. Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cape Town Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dockside Apartments Reviews

5.0

5.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

5.0

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Mbuyi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not too bad

The apartment is beautiful but the couches are old and dirty they need to be changed as in 3years ago. Bedding also old please get warm duvets. Cleaning lady not friendly at all, doesn’t greet she needs classes for that, otherwise the apartments are in a nice area except it’s very noisy around there bcse they are not sound proof u can hear everything happening outside and in the pub next to it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nhac

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AWEFUL STAY EVER!

I booked last minute and didn’t receive his email that I need to pick up key in different place. I told him that I dont have cash in South Africa due to safety reason and he yelled over the phone that “I am general manager of the company and you ask me leave my office to deliver the key at apartment. No I wont give you the key and booking is non refundable, you wont get money back.” as he uses to yell to his customers during check in time! He does business in hospitality industry but he has no idea what to do and “I don’t care” or, “you are killing me” when I request key at apartment. I had to contact to hotels.com and he only came after they talk to him. The facilities of apartment is tired: cabpet is old and sofas are broken. “This internet is only for check mail. If you watch YouTube, film, download / upload, I will charge you. These sofabed can not convert to be a bed as it is broken, if you try to conver it, I will charge you... the building has car parking for this apartment, If you park you have to pay 50R per day to ME”. Well all is he wants to save the cost and collect extra money from customers as much as he can. Bye bye Greece Dad never see you again! I strongly NOT RECOMMEND this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rude disrespectful staff

Not enough bedding. Rude staff. Accommodation dirty.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sonja

Disliked: Staff & service

Zentralnah aber enttäuschend

Das Dockside Apparment liegt sehr zentral und sowohl Waterfront als auch Longstreet sind gut zu Fuss zu erreichen. An Erholung war jedoch nicht zu denken, es ist einfach nur laut, und dass nicht von der angrenzenden Hauptstraße, sondern im Haus. Lüften geht gar nicht, weil sonst ist es noch lauter. Weder die Terassentüren noch die Fenster im Schlafzimmer sind 100%ig dicht, so dass es immer durchgepfiffen hat. Gut dass wir nur 2 abschließende Nächte dort verbracht haben, für den Preis hätten wir leichter ein richtiges Hotelzimmer mit Frühstücksbüffett genommen.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was ok but condition of the hotel was not good.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dockside prison

On check in a few miles from location the check in was over an hour long. Driving to the hotel to then have a shower the running water was like sewerage, dirty and brown, could not use shower or clean teeth in the basin water disgusting. Bed linen not adequate, dirty, dirty towels, Lounge chair sofa beds x2, one sheet and one blanket for two children on one sofa bed, and for the second sofa bed only one sheet only for my third child, very cold, pillows old and damp and mouldy. MY WIFE AND I HAD TO PURCHASE SHEETS, PILLOWS AND BLANKETS the next morning from Sheet Street, were also had to complain and were moved into a next room the next day, whilst again waiting for 2 hours.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very we'll located at a good price.

The apartment was used by somebody who smokes and we did not like. Also no AC.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad at all!

We were very comfortable! Everything we needed was there. The only complaint, the nose level of being in the CBD.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location

We came for personal reasons and stayed for one night. We were satisfied with the condition of the apartment and it was a safe convenient location.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Esp1

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aldri igjen.

Helt ok leilighet, men null info om innsjekking o.L Utleier hadde sendt meg en e-post med informasjon om hvor vi måtte hente nøkkel etc. - hvilket var et godt "Taxistykket" unna - alt i alt et klønete opplegg dersom du skal bo ett sted for en natt slik vi skulle, men for noen som liker å bo i leilighet fremfor hotell er dette sikker ypperlig, treningsrom, basseng (lite) og vakt 24h så kan for noen dette passe fint. For oss var dette totalt skivebom.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jessenk

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Das geht besser!

Das Appartment liegt an einer stark befahrenen Strasse - LAUT! Das Schlafzimmer hat kein Fenster (nur in den Gang ...). Ausstattung komplett aber spartanisch ...
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

poor communication BUT OTHERWISE good stay

PROS: pictures as displayed on Hotels.com are exactly what you get - no hidden surprises. the apartment was extremely spacious including well sized bathrooms. amazing views of the city as Table Mountain. CONS: poor communication with the aparment manager which included an unecessary long check-in process which was intimidating and not very professional.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean S

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient Location

Convenient location, pleasant accommodation. Negative was cumbersome and inconvenient check in process. No on site assistance and had to travel to owner for access keys.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dockside aparment PESSIMO

non c'è riscaldamento quindi se andate in inverno tenetelo presente. il gestore, un inglese, molto antipatico, maleducato e irrispettoso. non hanno le lenzuola, solo coperte, e non è affatto pulito
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dockside - Convenient and cheap but not optimal

When I arrived there was no concierge or check-in counter, only building security, as this is a large residential apartment complex with only a few rental units. The manager of the units comprising Dockside Apartments is offsite and no instructions on where to meet to check in were provided in advance. It took an hour for me to get access to the unit. The units are large, but the beds are not comfortable and the pillows are very hard. There is only a single sheet on the bed, together with a worn duvet (no slip cover, and cleanliness was questionable). The unit had a functioning refrigerator but no dishwasher or washing machine in the space provided. There is no air conditioning and traffic noise is loud with the windows open. The bathroom was sparse, with mixed colour towels that were rough to the touch. Only a single bar of soap was provided, so guests should be advised to bring their own shampoo, conditioner and any other amenities. In terms of restaurants in close proximity, there is a bar next door which did not look like somewhere I would want to frequent but a reasonable pizza place a 5 minute walk away. Dockside Apartments is only a 20 minute walk from the V&A Waterfront which has a large selection of restaurants. Getting a taxi from this location is difficult, and the easiest alternative is to take a 7-10 minute walk to one of the nearby hotels. In conclusion, you get what you pay for with Dockside Apartments. Anticipate having to check in offsite or go through considerable hassle on arrival, and come prepared with any amenities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

dockside appartement in cape town

ik ben heel positief. lokatie is prima.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Docside Appartments is very well located, quiet and smart.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice apartment, challenging check-in

While the apartment was as-described on the website, the check-in process was not described on Expedia and was quite complicated. As no instructions for arrival were included on Expedia or in the confirmation emails that were sent before arrival, we planned to head directly to the hotel from the airport. Fortunately, we decided to rent a car rather than take the airport shuttle to the city center, as when we called to ask about parking, we were informed that we had to retrieve the keys and complete the check-in process at another location approximately three miles from the hotel. The property manager claimed he had emailed instructions the day before, but they were never received. In any case, this information would have been important to know well in advance to make appropriate arrangements. After we managed to get directions over the phone to meet the property manager, the check-in process took over an hour. The apartment itself was in fine condition, though only two shabby towels and one set of well-worn (and somewhat stained) linens were provided for our stay. The apartment was furnished with minimal cookware and enough mismatched dishes for two people to have one meal. The location was good, squeezed between the CBD, De Waterkant and the V&A Waterfront. Unfortunately, our stay was soured on arrival. I would not recommend this accommodation in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019