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Hippo Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to South African Museum and Planetarium

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Executive Apartment | Living room
Balcony view
Interior
Executive Apartment

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Long Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Table Mountain
  • Castle of Good Hope
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room With Balcony | Private kitchenette

Standard Room With Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (BF)

Deluxe Room (BF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cape Town

Hippo Boutique Hotel places you in the centre 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 centre 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-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel include Castle of Good Hope and Table Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Long Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castle of Good Hope - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Saggy Stone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Egghead Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Conscious Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hippo Boutique Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to South African Museum and Planetarium
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre 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 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
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hippo Boutique Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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 provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with 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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately ZAR 140 for adults and from ZAR 140 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 60 per day

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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 organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Hippo Boutique Hotel has a secured self car park for ZAR 60 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hippo Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Hippo Boutique Hotel is Clifton Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Hippo Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hippo Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 384 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stop over

One night stay before we returned to the UK Would recommend as it’s in a bustling area but felt safe. Mexican restaurant/bar next door is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really happy with our stay,Beds were really comfortable,Staff were so friendly and the options for breakfast in the surrounding cafes was an excellent touch,Will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this property. The hotel itself is wonderful, we loved our spacious room and the staff was incredible, always ready to help and make our stay as pleasant as possible. The property is in a very popular area, lots of night life, if you are early to bed, we recommend requesting a room away from the front of the hotel, which can be noisy. Great breakfast offered in a three different restaurants very close, plus an amazing amount of good restaurants in general. We highly recommend the property.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin, Weiterstadt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakhiwo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location. Quiet yet close to many restaurants and clubs. Would stay again/
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super central, easy to walk to many bars, restaurants, cafes and links for easy transport. Rooms were massive with lots of space, great kitchenette offering was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piero

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

J Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place, but some false descriptions

Nice place in a great location. A couple of caveats - the hotel's description states that standard rooms have a balcony. Okay, but it's only about 9 inches wide. Perhaps enough for a smoker standing sideways, but not what one a expects for a balcony. Also, the description on Hotels.com states that they have 3 restaurants and 5 bars. Not so, although there are restaurants on each side of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in a good location

The reception staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a nice location, near a small shopping centre and restaurants. We appreciated the large bathroom and kitchenette with a microwave.
Stayed 3 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Chris

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Tamin-Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just average

The room smelt like cigarettes and was not that clean. The bath was massive and took forever to get to a depth to bath and there is water restrictions on Cape Town so was not great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021