Description of Local Area
Dorp Street Residence is located in the heart of the CBD. It is within walking distance of well-known, trendy Bree Street, which has restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs. The house has a warm, welcoming feel to it and there is a living room which is quite cosy where students are able to relax, watch TV or play board games. The house is an ideal base to experience Cape Town at its very best. The Company’s Gardens and the South African Museum are just a few streets away and many other tourist attractions, such as Table Mountain or the V&A Waterfront, are also nearby.
Description of Accommodation
The residence has an antique theme to it, and the décor in the common areas will definitely make anyone feel quite nostalgic! There are 15 rooms in the residence, made up of single and shared rooms. Each room has good lighting and a desk for studying. Some of the rooms lead out onto a balcony area where you can have a breath of fresh air or a view of Table Mountain. There are shared bathrooms for students. Students are responsible for keeping their own space clean and tidy. Cleaning up is especially important after you have used the kitchen for cooking. Upon arrival, the residence staff will show students to their rooms, hand over keys, inform student of the house rules and show them how to get to EC. The easiest way to get to school is by walking, as the accommodation is only 1km away.
Miscellaneous
- Twice a week deep cleaning service is provided for communal areas, and once a week for rooms.
- The residence provides an off-site laundry service for students.
- Luggage drop-off is allowed. Students can leave luggage with the residence manager until departure to the airport or if the student is going away for a tour
- 24-hours security and CCTV on site – There are also security guards patrolling the streets outside the residence.
- Students must bring their own beach towels.
- Kitchen utensils are provided.
- Central heating is not installed but portable heaters and extra blankets are available on request, free of charge.
- There are no safes. The owner has a safe on site if the students needs to lock valuables away. They can also use their cupboard as each cupboard is lockable
- Off street parking only
- There are board games available for students to use at any time
- The Dorp Street Residence does not get load shedding, so always has electricity, even during periods of scheduled electricity blackouts
Accommodation Features
Room facilities
Safety box
Tv
Phone
Heating
Air conditioning
Fan
Bed linen
Towels
Iron
Hairdryer
Wifi
Room cleaning
Building facilities
- Balcony
- Cleaning Service Provided
- Communal Kitchen
- Communal Lounge
- Games Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Wifi
Room Type
Single.
Room size approx. (16m sq)
Bathroom Type
Shared bathrooms.
Share ratio: 3 students per 1 bathroom
Board Status
Bed & breakfast Mon-Fri, Self-Catering Sat-Sun
Gallery
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Address
14 Dorp Street,
Cape Town, 8001
Phone Number
+27619606010
Emergency Number
+27848866342
Journey to school
Walking distance by foot (1km) or, Uber
Arrival and departure
Arrival day: Saturday/Sunday
Check-in: any time
Early Check-in is allowed
Late Check-in is allowed. The students will be welcomed by the residence manager.
Departure day: Saturday
Check out: 10:00. Students can store luggage at the residence should they be departing later in the day.
Cancellations
Cancellation prior to arrival
Students cancelling or postponing 14 days or less prior to their accommodation dates will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the rate quoted in the price list for the accommodation booked as well as the accommodation placement fee.
Cancellation after arrival
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. If the 4-week notice period is not provided, a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks’ accommodation cost will apply. After deducting the price of accommodation used at the rate quoted in the price list, including the required notice period charged at the same rate, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs
Arrival Procedures
Arrival at Airport
I want an EC airport transfer, can I arrive at any time?
If you have booked accommodation with EC you must arrive at the airport between 08:00 and 20:00. Late/early arrivals may be asked to book alternative accommodation.
What information do I need to give to book an airport transfer?
Please provide your flight number, arrival time, terminal and airport of origin – minimum 2 weeks in advance.
Who will I meet at the airport?
You will meet an EC representative holding an EC Cape Town sign at the arrivals terminal.
What should I do if I cannot find the EC representative?
If you cannot see the EC representative after 10 minutes, please call the EC Cape Town emergency line on +27 (0) 84 886 6342 by WhatsApp using the airport’s complimentary Wifi or from the airport information desk in the main terminal hall.
What should I do if I have missed my flight or my flight is delayed?
You should notify EC by calling the EC Cape Town emergency line on +27 (0) 84 886 6342, so that an alternative transfer can be arranged. Should you not inform the school of any travel changes, you will forfeit your arrival transfer.
Other ways to get to your residence
E-hailing services such as Uber or Bolt, airport taxi companies and the MyCiti bus are available from the airport to get to the city centre.
Arrival Procedures
The residence manager meets and greets students. He shows them around the residence and hands over the bedroom keys. Students are informed on how to get to school and about the surrounding area.
House Rules
- Students must be 18+ to choose this accommodation.
- Mixed gender.
- Every resident has to sign a Shared Apartment Agreement, before they can receive the key of the residence.
- Visitors are allowed, but they may not stay overnight. Students need to ensure guests are well-known to them and that they do not disturb anyone else in the residence.
- Smoking is not permitted inside the residence.
- Students arriving in EC accommodation between 22.00 – 08.00 may be asked to book alternative accommodation for their first night. This is to ensure student’s safety on arrival.
- 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
- 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.