Hippo Boutique Hotel, Cape Town - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001

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“The location is perfect with numerous vibrant restaurants nearby!”view full review

Four-star Hippo Boutique Hotel in City Bowl showcases a timeless fusion of classic and contemporary design with bold yellow and gold wallpaper, checkered flag carpet, and 1960's-inspired white leather furnishings beneath an elegant feather chandelier.

Luxury Room Features

Hippo's rooms feature fine cotton linen, king-size beds, and cherrywood floors with hand-crafted headboards. Each unit includes a kitchenette, air conditioning, and mountain views through wall-sized windows.

Breakfast Choice Program

The guest-inspired 'your choice' breakfast program offers vouchers for four partner eateries near Hippo Boutique Hotel. Options range from full English breakfast to vegetarian and vegan alternatives at venues like Therapy, Egghead Diner, and Mugg & Bean.

Services and Amenities

In-room spa treatments provide relaxation options. The hotel offers printing facilities for business travelers and daily room service.

Central City Location

Located 0.3 miles from Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, the hotel provides access to Cape Town's top attractions. Table Mountain National Park, V&A Waterfront, and numerous restaurants are within walking distance.

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Hippo Boutique Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double or Twin Room

2 persons

380 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Executive Suite

2 persons

755 sq. feet

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Room Balcony

2 persons

380 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Spacious Rooms

“I absolutely loved the spaciousness of my room at Hippo Boutique Hotel. It felt almost like having my own apartment in the heart of Cape Town! Each room had unique décor with a fridge, microwave, and tv, making it perfect for both relaxation and convenience.” view full review

Great Breakfast Options

“One of my favorite perks was the breakfast vouchers provided, which allowed me to choose from several nearby eateries. The food was consistently delicious, especially at Jerry's next door, ensuring I started each day off right!” view full review

Modern Bathrooms

“I was really impressed with the bathrooms in my room. It offered both a shower and a bathtub, along with bright, clean finishes that made me feel pampered during my stay.” view full review

Fast Wi-Fi

“During my visit, I found the Wi-Fi connection to be remarkably fast and reliable. This made it easy for me to stay connected and share my experiences in real-time, which was a huge bonus for my trip.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

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 features

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

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Hippo Boutique Hotel Location

5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001

Map view

5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001

City landmarks

Museum

District Six Museum

1.0 mi

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

3600 ft

Square

Greenmarket Square

4200 ft

Gallery

South African National Gallery

2900 ft

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

1.3 mi

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

3100 ft

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

1.5 mi

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

4000 ft

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

1.2 mi

Mountain

Signal Hill

1.8 mi

Square

Church Square

3500 ft

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

4700 ft

Landmark

Bree Street

4900 ft

Church

St George's Cathedral

3000 ft

Library

National Library Of South Africa

4200 ft

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

3000 ft

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

3400 ft

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

4800 ft

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

1.7 mi

Park

De Waal Park

5100 ft

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

2700 ft

Mountain

Lion's Head

1.3 mi

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

1.3 mi

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

2700 ft

Nearby

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

1100 ft

Theatre

Labia Theatre

1100 ft

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

1800 ft

Gallery

Christopher Moller Art Gallery

1100 ft

Museum

Great Synagogue

1900 ft

50 Kloof St

Woolworths Kloof Street

300 ft

Restaurants

Kloof Street House

700 ft

30 Kloof Street Gardens

Rick's Cafe Americain

300 ft

103 Kloof Street corner Weltevreden Avenue

Fat Cactus

100 ft

5 Park Road

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen

100 ft

The Rocketshed 280 Dock Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Jerry's Burger Bar

100 ft

5 Park Road Gardens

Miller's Thumb

1400 ft

10b Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof

Tiger's Milk Kloof Street

300 ft

55 Kloof Street

Sushi Box Kloof Street

300 ft

50 Kloof Street Kloof Centre

Getting around

City Centre

Cape Town12 min · 3300 ft

Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)30 min · 12.2 mi

Train

Cape Town Train Station20 min · 1.0 mi

Woodstock Railway Station5 min · 2.1 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at ZAR 50 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Hippo Boutique serves a full breakfast for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Afrikaans, Xhosa

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hippo Boutique Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 142 verified reviews

8.9/10

Great

93%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Comfort

9.1/10

Facilities

8.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

10.0/10

Staff

9.3/10

Value for money

8.8/10

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