Hippo Boutique Hotel - Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001|
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Hippo Boutique Hotel - Cape Town
5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.5
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Who stays here
Couples47%
Solo20%
Families13%
Business11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Staff9.5
Location9.4
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Who stays here
Couples47%
Solo20%
Families13%
Business11%

Boutique hotel in Cape Town's Gardens area with a guest-inspired breakfast concept at three local eateries

Amenities

Hippo Boutique Hotel Cape Town offers an outdoor swimming pool open all year with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel provides spa and wellness packages for relaxation. Guests can rent bicycles or join walking tours to explore the neighborhood.

Rooms

The double-volume Executive Apartments have spacious interiors with chic design and private balconies with views of Signal Hill. Each room includes a kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities. Select rooms feature luxury bathroom amenities and soundproof walls.

Location

Hippo Boutique Hotel sits on Kloof Street, a 5-minute walk from the Company Gardens and close to Cape Town's business district. Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront are within easy reach. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants, bars, and shops on Kloof Street.

Dining

Hippo Boutique Hotel Cape Town offers a guest-inspired breakfast concept with vouchers for three local eateries. Guests can choose from Therapy, Egghead, or Sofi within walking distance. This arrangement provides variety for longer stays.

Services

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and airport shuttle arrangements. Luggage storage and laundry services are available. On-site activities include pub crawls, temporary art galleries, and tours about local culture.

  • Location: Kloof Street precinct, 5-minute walk from Company Gardens
  • Rooms: Double-volume Executive Apartments with kitchenettes and private balconies
  • Dining: Guest-inspired breakfast vouchers for three local eateries
  • Wellness: Outdoor swimming pool and spa/wellness packages
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, walking tours, pub crawls, temporary art galleries
  • Parking: Secure parking garage and accessible parking
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, concierge
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 190.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:24
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Double bed3 Single beds
Executive Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Executive King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Hippo Boutique Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 46 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 19.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Theatre
Labia Theatre
330 m
Planetarium
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
310 m
Gallery
Christopher Moller Art Gallery
310 m
Museum
Cape Town Holocaust Centre
520 m
Restaurant
Kloof Street House
200 m
Restaurant
Rick's Cafe Americain
90 m
Restaurant
Fat Cactus
10 m
Restaurant
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen
20 m
Restaurant
Jerry's Burger Bar
20 m
Restaurant
Miller's Thumb
420 m
Restaurant
Tiger's Milk Kloof Street
90 m
Restaurant
Sushi Box Kloof Street
90 m

Reviews of Hippo Boutique Hotel

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FAQ about Hippo Boutique Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Castle of Good Hope, placed a 25-minute stroll from the Hippo Boutique Hotel, as well as Bo-Kaap Museum (14 minutes' stroll away) are worth visiting.
Which landmarks are closest to Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel?
Guests of Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel can visit Checkers Kloof Street (just a few steps from the accommodation), or Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?
Shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 20-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Hippo Boutique Hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Kloof Street House offering international cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the comfortable 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the comfortable 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the comfortable 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel include:
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel offer?
The 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel offers such room types as Standard Twin Room, Deluxe Room, and Standard Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the comfortable 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel?
Most rooms of the comfortable 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel include an adjoining terrace and a balcony as well as a TV set.
Are there any business facilities featured at the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel?
For business travellers the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel offers a business centre as well as banquet and meeting facilities, and a photocopier.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Top locations of the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel include a storage for belongings and a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
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