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

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About the Hotel

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

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“The hotel's location is perfect, with shops and restaurants just a minute away, making it super convenient for an enjoyable stay.”view full review

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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Hippo Boutique 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

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Executive Suite

2 persons

755 sq. feet

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Double or Twin Room

2 persons

380 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Room Balcony

2 persons

380 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Balcony

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Facilities

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Views!

“The view from our room was absolutely amazing, making our stay a nice experience.” view full review

Unique Themes!

“We stayed in the Red Bull Loft, which had an amazing theme that added a fun vibe to our stay.” view full review

Smart TV Convenience

“The smart TV in our room was a pleasant surprise, allowing us to unwind with our favorite shows.” view full review

Helpful Amenities!

“Having a fridge and microwave in the room was fantastic for late-night snacks and quick meals.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.8/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
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
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

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

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Plunge pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Leisure/ TV room
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

Hippo Boutique Hotel Location

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

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

City landmarks

Museum

District Six Museum

1.0 mi

Museum

Bo-Kaap Museum

3600 ft

Square

Greenmarket Square

4200 ft

Gallery

South African National Gallery

2900 ft

Castle

Castle of Good Hope

1.3 mi

Museum

South African Jewish Museum

3100 ft

Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium

1.5 mi

Museum

Slave Lodge Museum

4000 ft

Store

Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village

1.2 mi

Mountain

Signal Hill

1.8 mi

Square

Church Square

3500 ft

Museum

Koopmans-de Wet House

4700 ft

Landmark

Bree Street

4900 ft

Church

St George's Cathedral

3000 ft

Library

National Library Of South Africa

4200 ft

Gallery

Rust en Vreugd

3000 ft

Shopping Area

Gardens Shopping Centre

3400 ft

Landmark

Noon Day Gun

4800 ft

Stadium

Cape Town Stadium

1.7 mi

Park

De Waal Park

5100 ft

Church

St Mary's Cathedral

2700 ft

Mountain

Lion's Head

1.3 mi

Convention Centre

Cape Town International Convention Centre

1.3 mi

Mosque

Auwal Mosque

2700 ft

Nearby

Planetarium

Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium

1100 ft

Theatre

Labia Theatre

1100 ft

Museum

Cape Town Holocaust Centre

1800 ft

Gallery

Christopher Moller Art Gallery

1100 ft

Museum

Great Synagogue

1900 ft

50 Kloof St

Woolworths Kloof Street

300 ft

Restaurants

Kloof Street House

700 ft

30 Kloof Street Gardens

Rick's Cafe Americain

300 ft

103 Kloof Street corner Weltevreden Avenue

Fat Cactus

100 ft

5 Park Road

Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen

100 ft

The Rocketshed 280 Dock Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Jerry's Burger Bar

100 ft

5 Park Road Gardens

Miller's Thumb

1400 ft

10b Kloofnek Road Tamboerskloof

Tiger's Milk Kloof Street

300 ft

55 Kloof Street

Sushi Box Kloof Street

300 ft

50 Kloof Street Kloof Centre

Getting around

City Centre

Cape Town12 min · 3300 ft

Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)30 min · 12.2 mi

Train

Woodstock Railway Station5 min · 2.1 mi

Salt River Railway Station8 min · 3.1 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at ZAR 50 per day.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Hippo Boutique serves a full breakfast for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Afrikaans, Xhosa

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Reviews and Ratings

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Review score

Based on 132 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

93%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Comfort

9.1/10

Facilities

8.8/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

10.0/10

Staff

9.3/10

Value for money

8.8/10

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Hippo Boutique Hotel, Cape Town

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