Hippo Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near South African Museum and Planetarium

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive Apartment | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Executive Apartment | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room With Balcony

Highlights

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

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (BF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Minibar
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Long Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castle of Good Hope - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.1 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
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 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 Cape Town Stadium and Table Mountain.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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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 10:00 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 12 minutes' walk from South African National Gallery.

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