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Hippo Boutique Hotel

Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Iziko South African Museum

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Located near Greenmarket Square, Hippo Boutique Hotel offers an upscale retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center. Soak up the sun by the outdoor pool or plan your day with cooked-to-order breakfast and tour/ticket assistance from the 24-hour front desk.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rentals on site

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Why we love this property

Boutique city charm
This stylish boutique hotel offers a cozy retreat in the vibrant city center, where urban charm meets personalized service.
Food made to order
This hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfast, ensuring each morning meal is prepared fresh and exactly to guests' preferences.
Sleep in style
Luxuriate with in-room massages after drawing the blackout drapes. The minibar awaits to satisfy midnight cravings at this hotel.

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Bathroom shower
Standard Room
Standard Room
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Executive Apartment | Mountain view
Executive Apartment
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom shower
Deluxe Room (BF)
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room (BF)

Deluxe Room (BF)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Standard Room With Balcony | Street view
Standard Room With Balcony | Private kitchenette
Standard Room With Balcony | Balcony
Standard Room With Balcony | Room amenity

Standard Room With Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Iziko South African Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bree Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 22 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hippo Boutique Hotel

Hippo Boutique Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and snorkeling are nearby. This boutique hotel is also within a short drive of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 11:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (ZAR 60 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–noon
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free international and local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs ZAR 60 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hippo Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 60 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 650 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Hippo Boutique Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include access to a nearby health club.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker.

What's the area around Hippo Boutique Hotel like?

Hippo Boutique Hotel is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Long Street and 6 minutes' walk from Bree Street.

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Hippo Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

LocationRestaurantService staffRoom

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erica, 16-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for the price

Clean and comfy in a great area surrounded by restaurants and bars.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Mark, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente em todos os sentidos

Hotel excelente. Na melhor localização possível se CapeTown, ao lado de bares e restaurantes. Hotel limpo e muito bem decorado. Nosso quarto com pé direito duplo e cozinha completa era um espetáculo. Definitivamente um excelente hotel.
MARCOS, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Katrin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was perfect for what we needed
Sakhiwo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location. Quiet yet close to many restaurants and clubs. Would stay again/
Ian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tout est ok
Marie-France, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hôtel à la hauteur de ses quatre etoiles

Séjour fantastique merci au personnel qui est courtois efficace et souriant
Marie-France, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
jordan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anne, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
J Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Boris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is what always makes my experience. Just really great people!!
Anthony, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Limited services
Jorge, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful and reliable staff
Hellen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rachanobol, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great place
Lyndee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tamin-Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Business trip

Great rooms, no in site food
Grant, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

that shower

best shower i have ever had excellent value for money lots to do
Jakim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Das Hotel liegt in Mitten der City. Bars und Restaurants rund herum gelegen. Wir fühlten uns sicher, gibt aber sicherlich auch Sichere plätze. Parkplatz abgeschlossen deshalb Sicherheit gewährleistet. Die Einriichtung ist okay. Es ist ein 3 Sterne Hotel für uns. Das Frühstück haben wir nie genutzt da es im Restaurant neben an ist. Der Betrag ist vorgegeben- deshalb lohnt es sich kaum mit Frühstück zu buchen. Das Personal war hilfsbereit, aber nicht zuvorkommend= wir mussten erfragen wann das Frühstück ist, der Pool wurde nicht erwähnt haben wir auch nicht gefunden, Sicherheitstips wurden uns nicht mitgeteilt. Was super war wird durften ein Zimmer benutzen bei Ankunft morgens um 9.00Uhr da unser Zimmer noch nicht frei war obwohl wir mit dem Hotel vorgängig den Check in um 10.00Uhr abgemacht haben. Zuverlässigkeit mittelmässig.
3-night trip