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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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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Deluxe Room (BF)
Executive Apartment | Living area
Concierge desk
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationLong Street5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCastle of Good Hope2 min drive
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain6 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)16 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Executive Apartment

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room (BF)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain, while Two Oceans Aquarium and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. 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 ziplining and skydiving nearby.

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, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a computer station, and a front-desk safe
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 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.

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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 May 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Boutique Hotel on Jun 9, 2024 start from CA $115.78, 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. 204 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 371 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 371 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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