Hippo Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Iziko South African Museum

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain
  • Place, Castle of Good Hope
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room With Balcony

  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Apartment

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (BF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll find Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square. Also, Castle of Good Hope is within 2 miles (3 km) and Table Mountain is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Long Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 7 min drive
  • Rosebank Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kloof Street House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Unfiltered On Kloof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blondie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zuney Wagyu Burgers - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hippo Boutique Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Iziko South African Museum
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Hippo Boutique Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 4-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2004
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Hippo Boutique Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 60 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hippo Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 60 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Hippo Boutique Hotel to the airport?

Hippo Boutique Hotel is 12.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 650 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hippo Boutique Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (9-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.8 mi (10-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hippo Boutique Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 140 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 60 per day.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Hippo Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hippo Boutique Hotel to downtown Cape Town?

Hippo Boutique Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Cape Town.