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Hippo Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property

Upscale boutique hotel, walk to South African Museum and Planetarium

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Hippo Boutique Hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Executive Apartment | Living area
Concierge desk

Overview of Hippo Boutique Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationFat Cactus1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKloof Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Station6 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)16 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (BF)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room (BF)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Hippo Boutique Hotel is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Robben Island is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. South African Museum and Planetarium and Greenmarket Square are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and skydiving nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 1 min walk
  • Long Street - 5 min walk
  • Greenmarket Square - 13 min walk
  • Castle of Good Hope - 2 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House - 3 min walk
  • Yours Truly - 2 min walk
  • Saggy Stone - 3 min walk
  • Egghead Diner - 2 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 3 min walk

About this property

Hippo Boutique Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Greenmarket Square
Located close to South African Museum and Planetarium and Castle of Good Hope, Hippo Boutique Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a business center. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hippo Boutique Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, satellite channels, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM–noon for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 650.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 60 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 650.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Boutique Hotel on May 13, 2024 start from $81.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hippo Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 60 per day.

What time is check-in at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hippo Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of South African Museum and Planetarium and Greenmarket Square. Castle of Good Hope and Table Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Hippo Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 370 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 370 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked my large room that had an unexpectedly beautiful view of Table Mountain. I adored, Sharon, at the front desk. She helped me enormously.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, super informative and helpful. Lovely hotel with clean and stylish rooms. Located in a fun area which meant it was quite noisy at night. The light switches need a rethink. Even the guy working there had trouble figuring them out. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Asiphile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boris, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Kloof Street with variety of dining options. Walking distance to downtown, Long Street, museums and Company's Garden. Waterfront and Table Mountain Cable car is short Uber drive away. Fat Cactus bar (below hotel) is great place for a evening drink upon coming back from the tours. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is what always makes my experience. Just really great people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
Limited services
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanita, London

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and reliable staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachanobol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Cape Town
Nice little hotel just off Kloof Street. The front desk staff were exceptional and very helpful. They made the difference in turning our vacation week into a wonderful and enjoyable adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023