Hippo Boutique Hotel - Cape Town

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Hippo Boutique Hotel - Cape Town
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Overview

Boutique hotel on Kloof Street, Cape Town, offering breakfast vouchers for three local restaurants

Rooms

The Hippo Boutique Hotel offers Double-volume Executive Apartments with spacious designs and chic interiors, including kitchenettes with tea and coffee making facilities. Select rooms provide private balconies overlooking Signal Hill or the lively street below. Each unit at Hippo Boutique Cape Town contains a large flat-screen TV, leather sofas, and wooden floors.

Dining

Instead of an on-site restaurant, the Hippo Hotel Cape Town provides breakfast vouchers accepted at Egg Head, Therapy, and Sofi - all within walking distance. The guest-inspired breakfast concept allows flexible dining options at nearby eateries open from 7 a.m. to noon. Each of these three local spots offers a distinct menu, from Hollywood-style Instagram options to traditional café fare.

Location

Set in the Gardens area of Cape Town, Hippo Boutique Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Company Gardens and within easy reach of Table Mountain and the V & A Waterfront. The hotel sits on Park Road, steps from the cafés and bars of Kloof Street and a short ride to the UCT Hiddingh campus. Cape Town International Airport is 23 km away, with airport shuttle services available for a surcharge.

Amenities

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus on-site spa treatments for relaxation. Guests can rent bicycles, join pub crawls, or take walking tours and classes about local culture organized by the property. Hippo Hotel South Africa offers free secure private parking and a 24-hour front desk with concierge and luggage storage.

Business and Leisure

Hippo Boutique Hotel Gardens Cape Town provides a 24-hour front desk, fax and photocopying services, and daily housekeeping including laundry and dry cleaning. Business travelers have access to car hire, airport drop-off and pick-up, and shuttle services arranged on request. The property also features a shared lounge/TV area and soundproof rooms to minimize street noise.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Company Gardens, near Kloof Street cafés and bars
  • Rooms: Executive Apartments with double-volume layouts and kitchenettes
  • Dining: Breakfast vouchers at Egg Head, Therapy, and Sofi
  • Wellness: On-site spa treatments and outdoor swimming pool
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, walking tours, pub crawls, local culture classes
  • Parking: Free secure private parking on site
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, car hire
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at ZAR 50 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Hippo Boutique serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:24
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Rooms and availability

Executive Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Executive Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

ZAR 50 per day

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness center

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Plunge pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center

Room view

  • City view

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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Essential information about Hippo Boutique Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 62 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 12.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

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5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Planetarium
Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
100 yd
Broadway Theatre
Labia Theatre
100 yd
Museums
Cape Town Holocaust Centre
100 yd
Gallery
Christopher Moller Art Gallery
100 yd
Museums
Great Synagogue
100 yd
50 Kloof St
Woolworths Kloof Street
100 yd
Restaurant
Kloof Street House
100 yd
Restaurant
Rick's Cafe Americain
100 yd
Restaurant
Fat Cactus
100 yd
Restaurant
Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen
100 yd
Restaurant
Jerry's Burger Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
Miller's Thumb
100 yd
Restaurant
Tiger's Milk Kloof Street
100 yd
Restaurant
Sushi Box Kloof Street
100 yd

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FAQ about Hippo Boutique Hotel

Which landmarks are closest to the Hippo Boutique Hotel?
The closest landmarks to the Hippo Boutique Hotel include Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium (0.2 miles), Woolworths Kloof Street (0.2 miles) and the four-screen Labia Theatre, accessible with a 5-minute walk.
What is the closest airport to the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Cape Town International airport lies within 13 miles of the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel and is reachable with a 20-minute drive.
Does the hotel have parking on site?
Yes, the hotel offers a car park on site.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Best restaurants near the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel include Kloof Street House and Hudsons, The Burger Joint, placed 700 feet from the property and a mere 550 feet away respectively.
Can I eat breakfast at the Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Hippo Boutique Hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Guests of the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel can check in from 2 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 10 AM.
What are the booking prices at the Cape Town hotel?
The price for a room in the Cape Town hotel starts at $62.
What payment methods are available in the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel?
At the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel, guests can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the Hippo Boutique Hotel?
The Hippo Boutique Hotel provides such room types as Deluxe Room, Standard Room, and Executive Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel?
Each room at the comfortable Hippo Boutique Hotel includes climate control for guests' comfort.
Is swimming pool available at the Cape Town hotel?
Yes, the Cape Town hotel features a swimming pool.
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