Description of Local Area
BlackBrick is located in the Foreshore, only a 9-minute walk to EC Cape Town. It is on the main pedestrian road within the city, St George’s Mall, so is convenient to walk through the city uninterrupted by traffic. The surrounding area has a number of coffee shops and the SALT food market, as well as a fully-equipped gym. The central train and bus stations are within a 5-minute walk, and there is a bank, pharmacy and supermarket close by. It is also a 5-minute walk from Bree Street, the trendy restaurant street in the Cape Town city centre, as well as a 5-minute walk to a fast-food area of Long Street. Overall, the accommodation is very central, with the school and all necessary amenities within a 10-minute walk.
Description of Accommodation
BlackBrick offers fully private one bedroom apartments or studios with en-suite bath, a self-catering kitchen, Smart TV for streaming, free wi-fi, study desk and cupboard. The kitchen includes a small bar fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and stove, with utensils provided. Ironing and hair-drying facilities available on request.
Miscellaneous
- Full room cleaning with linen and towel change provided once a week. Common areas cleaned daily. R150/€7.50 for an extra clean.
- Laundry collection service is available.
- Luggage drop – off service available.
- Kitchen utensils provided.
- 24-Hours Security and CCTV on site.
- Concierge on site.
- Utility bills included.
Accommodation Features
Room facilities
Safety box
Tv
Phone
Heating
Air conditioning
Fan
Bed linen
Towels
Iron
Hairdryer
Wifi
Room cleaning
Building facilities
- Balcony
- BBQ
- Bike Racks
- Business Centre
- Cafeteria
- Cleaning Service Provided
- Communal Dining Room/Kitchen
- Communal Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Free-Wifi
- Library
- Lift
- Meeting Room
- Multimedia Room & Lounge
- Laundry Facilities
- Parking Area
- Rooftop
Room Type
One bedroom apartments/ Studios
Room size (Bathroom included): approx. 18m2.
Bathroom Type
En-suite (Shower)
Board Status
Self-catering
Gallery
Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.
Address
6 St George’s Mall, Cape Town
Phone Number
+27 21 137 1712
Emergency Number
+27 84 886 6342
Journey to school
9-minute walking distance.
Arrival and departure
Arrival day: Saturday (Sunday arrival is possible)
Check-in: 2pm
Early check-in on request and by arrangement, subject to availability. Check-in at reception and the guest will be taken to their bedroom.
Departure day: Saturday
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Late check out on request and by arrangement, subject to availability.
Cancellations
Cancellation prior to arrival
Students cancelling or postponing within 14 days of arrival date, for reasons other than visa denial, will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the standard accommodation rate and the accommodation placement fee.
Cancellation after arrival
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. After deducting the price of accommodation used, including the required notice period, charged at standard accommodation rates, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply
House Rules
- Students must be 18 + to choose this residence.
- Apartments are booked either as a single or a twin on request.
- No deposit needed.
- Guests are allowed as long as they are accompanied by resident.
- Smoking is allowed on the rooftop only.
- While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate, be respectful and inclusive of others
- EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a garbage bag
Students are required to follow EC Student Code of Conduct, failure to do so can result in termination of the accommodation.
For more accommodation terms and conditions please refer to EC accommodation policy.