Title: Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire Apartment in Cape Town ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98230000/98230000/98229975/49f23532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98230000/98230000/98229975/6e3973bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98230000/98230000/98229975/c4db7e67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98230000/98230000/98229975/022292b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98230000/98230000/98229975/27681540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 2.0 ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire This centrally located apt, situated in the Empire Building is the perfect base. Whether it is for a holiday by the sea, or a work trip, the unit lends itself to all your needs. Wi-Fi throughout load-shedding and rechargeable lanterns. The apt is spacious with great natural light. A well-equipped kitchen, lounge, and sunfilled private balcony with seating and a private entrance on a quiet street where you can usually find parking. The Empire Building is a secure complex with 24/7 security. Loadshedding: \-Wi-Fi - 20mbps up and down \-The internet will stay on when there is load shedding \-Rechargeable electric lantern for light when there is load shedding. Working from the unit: \-There is a desk in the unit and strong WI-FI for those wanting to work. Parking: There is no dedicated parking for the apt. There are street bays that are usually open on the street directly in front of the unit. Entertainment \-A record player for your use and a few cool records to listen to. \-Smart TV with Netflix \-Some books and magazines Other: \-There is a coin-operated laundry facility inside the building (washing powder not provided) \-There is a clothes horse in the apartment for hanging out your laundry. Please use this and not the grass chairs. \-The unit has a dish washer. The apartment is situated in a prime location for those wanting to explore Muizenberg. Muizenberg is arguably one of the best beaches in Cape Town. It is the ultimate summer destination. With its shallow warm waters and family-friendly activities such as surfing, swimming, a jungle jim, and a multitude of restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlors, and surf stores. It is a full day's worth of adventure and exploring. Never mind the scenic walk to St James beach and Kalk Bay which has its own exciting treasures waiting to be explored. Whether you’re starting your day with a coffee from Starbucks or ending your day at Hudson’s overlooking the beachfront with a local craft beer. You won’t find a better base for your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![3 Bedroom Seafacing Apartments | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19170000/19160600/19160581/ca97bc0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surferscorner Muizenberg - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=19160581&PinnedHotelID=19160581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82670000/82664600/82664542/25480ef3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Penthouse Muizenberg - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-34.106827,18.47177&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:prcoEqwvoB%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%3FQ%40QBS%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQ%40SDQBQDQBODQDQDQDQDOFQDOFQDOFOFQHOFOFOHMFOHOFMHMHOJMFMJMHMJMHKJMJKJMJKJKJKJIJKLKJILILIJILILILGLIJGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENELCNENCLCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDNBLDLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHJFLHLHLHLHJHLHJJJJJHLJHJLJHLJJJJHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHLHLFNHNFLHNFNFNFPFNDNFPFNDPDNFPDPBPDNDPBPDPBPBRBPBP%40PBR%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%3FR%40P%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FRAPARAPCPARCPAPCRCPCPCPEPCPEPEPCNEPGPEPENGPGNENGPGNGNGNINGNILGNILINILILILKLILKLILKJKLIJMJIJMJKJKHKJMHKHMJMHMFMHKFMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDMDOBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGKGMIMGMIMGKIMKMIKIMKKIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMGMKMIMIOGMIOGMIOGOGOIOGOGQEOGOEQGOEQEQEQEOEQCQEQCQEQAQCQCSCQCQASAQCQAS%3FQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q-J11l33J_Ncd9uiHbgIJWgsS9c=) Cape Town, WC #### What's nearby - Muizenberg Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Kalk Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Kalk Bay Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Fish Hoek Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Boulders Beach - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles #### Getting around - Muizenberg Station - 4 min walk - Cape Town Station - 23 min drive - Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - ‬2 min walk - ‪Folk Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Happy Rooster - ‬4 min walk - ‪KAUAI - ‬1 min walk - ‪Striped Horse - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire located? > Located in Muizenberg, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Muizenberg Beach, Casa Labia Cultural Centre and Table Mountain National Park. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Masque Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Muizenberg Station is only a 4-minute walk and False Bay Station is 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Surf-Work-Chill @ the Empire Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### aimee-mae b. 19 May 2025 Disliked: Listing accuracy ##### aimee-mae b. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025