Hippo Boutique Hotel, Cape Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001

Centrally located in Cape Town's buzzing Kloof Street precinct, Hippo Boutique Hotel is a 4-star hotel with contemporary décor throughout. This hospitality venue offers amenities tailored for solo travelers, business guests, couples, and families, making it suitable for a variety of visitors.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest accommodations at Hippo Boutique Hotel feature stylish but unfussy designs with bright spacious interiors. Each room has a kitchenette with tea and coffee making facilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, luxury bathroom amenities, and either queen or twin beds. The individually styled Executive Apartments offer expansive spaces, open plan bathrooms on the mezzanine level, and views of Signal Hill.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options at the hotel include a guest-inspired 'your choice' breakfast concept, where guests can select meals from four nearby eateries. Notable dining venues include Therapy restaurant with inventive breakfast dishes and Egghead Diner, known for its eclectic ambiance and classic meals. Additionally, Mugg & Bean offers a quick breakfast with a variety of options.

Services & Local Area

Services at Hippo Boutique Hotel ensure a comfortable stay with amenities including on-site parking, all-day complimentary coffee in the reception lounge, and laundry service. Guests can easily arrange airport transfers, taxis, e-Biking tours, and sidecar rides along the coastline for local exploration. Children up to two years stay free, and travel cots are available upon request.

Location & Transportation

Situated in the City Bowl, Hippo Boutique Hotel is within walking distance to key landmarks, including Greenmarket Square and the South African Jewish Museum. Public transportation is accessible, with the Lower Kloof bus stop just three minutes away and Cape Town train station approximately 27 minutes by foot. Outdoor activities abound, and guests can enjoy excursions like a cable car ride to Table Mountain.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Executive Suite

Max:

2 persons

70 m²

Mountain view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Cape Town 1.0 km

Airports

Cape Town International (CPT) 19.7 km

Train

Woodstock Railway Station 3.3 km

Salt River Railway Station 5.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

ZAR 50 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
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
Billiard tables
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Plunge pool
Sun loungers
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

Location

5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001

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5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001

City landmarks

Museum

District Six Museum

1.6 km

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

1.1 km

Square

Greenmarket Square

1.3 km

Gallery

South African National Gallery

870 m

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

2.0 km

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

920 m

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

2.4 km

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

1.2 km

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

1.9 km

Mountain

Signal Hill

3.0 km

Square

Church Square

1.1 km

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

1.4 km

Landmark

Bree Street

1.5 km

Church

St George's Cathedral

900 m

Library

National Library Of South Africa

1.3 km

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

890 m

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

1.0 km

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

1.5 km

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

2.7 km

Park

De Waal Park

1.6 km

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

800 m

Mountain

Lion's Head

2.1 km

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

2.1 km

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

810 m

Landmark

Cape Town City Hall

1.7 km

Nearby

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

310 m

Theatre

Labia Theatre

330 m

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

510 m

Gallery

Christopher Moller Art Gallery

310 m

Museum

Great Synagogue

570 m

Restaurants

Kloof Street House

200 m

30 Kloof Street Gardens

Rick's Cafe Americain

90 m

103 Kloof Street corner Weltevreden Avenue

Fat Cactus

10 m

5 Park Road

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen

20 m

The Rocketshed 280 Dock Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Jerry's Burger Bar

20 m

5 Park Road Gardens

Mary-Ann's Emporium & Eatery

60 m

3 Park Road

Tiger's Milk Kloof Street

90 m

55 Kloof Street

Hudsons, The Burger Joint

160 m

69a Kloof Street

Societi Bistro

280 m

50 Orange Street Gardens

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