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Hippo Boutique Hotel

4-star property
5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape 0508 053 286
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4.3 out of 5
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"location is excellent, staff are very helpful. Whilst they dont have food on site it sits above multiple food outlets and close to woolworths. " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 06 Jun 2019

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Hotel Description

Hippo Boutique Hotel places you in the center of Cape Town, within just a 15-minute stroll of South African Museum and Planetarium and Greenmarket Square. Highlights at this boutique hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes.

This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Cape Town City Centre hotel include Castle of Good Hope and Table Mountain.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$138* Per night/room 12 May - 13 May

Deluxe Room (BF)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hippo Boutique Hotel ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hippo Boutique Hotel

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4 out of 5
location is excellent, staff are very helpful. Whilst they dont have food on site it sits above multiple food outlets and close to woolworths.

Posted by on 6 Jun. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Jul. 2019 by Adine

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to Hippo Hotel on your return to Cape Town.

5 out of 5
Excellent hotel and staff in great location, home away from home

Posted by on 25 Dec. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Jan. 2019 by Adine

Thank you

4 out of 5

Nice hotel very clean

Nice hotel with interesting room fitting. Very clean and close to down town.

Posted by on 14 Jan. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Jan. 2017 by Adine

Thank you for your positive feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back to Hippo Hotel on your return to Cape Town

About the Hippo Boutique Hotel

Location 5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape 8001

Property Features

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hippo Boutique Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. This 4-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle and area shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • International calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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.

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hippo Boutique Hotel

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National Rating

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

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