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About the Hotel

5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
Great
8.7
9.8
/10
4.1
4.2
/5

Urban boutique hotel on Cape Town's Kloof Street

Rooms

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers Double-volume Executive Apartments with spacious layouts and chic interiors. Select rooms have private balconies with views of Signal Hill. Each unit includes a small kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities and a large flat-screen TV.

Location

The hotel sits in the Kloof Street precinct, a 5-minute walk from the Company Gardens. Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront are within easy reach. The area is lined with cafes, bars, and restaurants.

Wellness

Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. On-site spa/wellness packages are available for booking. Spa treatments can be arranged directly at the hotel.

Dining

Instead of a standard buffet, the hotel offers a guest-inspired breakfast concept: vouchers for 4 nearby eateries including Therapy and Egghead. Each room is fitted with a kitchenette and tea/coffee making facilities. A coffee station in the reception area provides freshly ground brew at any time.

Activities

The hotel can arrange bicycle rentals, pub crawls, and walking tours of the area. Temporary art galleries and tours about local culture are also available. A 24-hour front desk offers concierge services to help book excursions.

Highlights

Location: Kloof Street precinct, 5 min walk to Company Gardens

Rooms: Double-volume Executive Apartments with Signal Hill views

Dining: Guest-inspired breakfast at 4 nearby restaurants

Wellness: Outdoor swimming pool and spa packages

Activities: Bicycle rental, pub crawls, walking tours

Parking: On-site private parking available

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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
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Standard Room Balcony
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Balcony
Executive Suite
2 persons
755 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Great
8.9/10Review 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
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Hippo Boutique Hotel Location

5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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 (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
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
25

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hippo Boutique Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 204 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.5/10
Cleanliness
9.1/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
8.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 327 reviews
8.7/10
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