Hippo Boutique Hotel

4 stars
5-9 Park Road, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
+27 214 232 500
8,7
Very good
based on 951 reviews
951 reviews
Sun 22/3
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Mon 23/3
1 room, 2 guests
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R1 128
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Double room
R1 128
Standard Room
R1 195
Deluxe room
R2 339
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Overview

Boutique hotel with an outdoor pool, 6-minute walk to Iziko South African Museum An outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room, and concierge services. 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. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Latest deals for Hippo Boutique Hotel

Sun 22/3
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Mon 23/3
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 195
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 368
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 533
nightly with fees
Executive room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 464
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 681
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 740
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 339
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 419
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 435
nightly with fees
Double room
No inclusions
1 twin bed
R1 128
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R2 090
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Hippo Boutique Hotel

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Fishing
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Pool table
  • Windsurfing

Kitchen

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

General

  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Pool

  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Bar/Lounge

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Hippo Boutique Hotel

8,7
Very good
951 verified ratings
Wonderful
510
Very good
225
Good
110
Okay
45
Fair
31
Mediocre
11
Poor
19

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, spacious rooms, and friendly service. Many enjoyed the breakfast voucher system, although some found the noise levels from nearby restaurants and bars to be disruptive. Cleanliness was a concern for a few guests, but overall, the experience was positive with comfortable accommodations.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Room Size9 out of 10
Breakfast5 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Noise Level2.5 out of 10
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Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2018
Pros (+) Beautiful spacious room. Great amenities. Friendly helpful staff. Very modern and extremely clean
Cons (-) Everything good

Location

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

What's nearby

  • Parliament of South Africa0.8 km
  • Long Street0.9 km
  • City Bowl1.3 km
  • Signal Hill1.4 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre2.1 km
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront2.6 km
  • Cape Town Stadium2.8 km
  • Clifton3.7 km
  • Table Mountain3.8 km
  • Table Bay4.7 km
  • University of Cape Town5.7 km
  • Canal Walk10.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Hippo Boutique Hotel

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July
December
R2 302
R2 887
Cheapest month to stay with an average 40% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 77% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Hippo Boutique Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hippo Boutique Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hippo Boutique Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Hippo Boutique Hotel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hippo Boutique Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R2 560, while the most expensive was R3 062.
  • How long should you stay at Hippo Boutique Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Hippo Boutique Hotel

  • Where is Hippo Boutique Hotel located?

    Hippo Boutique Hotel is located at 5-9 Park Road, Gardens in Gardens, 3 km from the centre of Cape Town. Parliament of South Africa is the closest landmark to Hippo Boutique Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Hippo Boutique Hotel.

  • Does Hippo Boutique Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hippo Boutique Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hippo Boutique Hotel from the airport?

    Hippo Boutique Hotel is 18,4 km from Cape Town Intl.

  • Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Hippo Boutique Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Hippo Boutique Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Hippo Boutique Hotel in Cape Town and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Hippo Boutique Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Hippo Boutique Hotel.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8,8
3,0 km
Cape Town Intl
18,4 km

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