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Hippo Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Iziko South African Museum

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Executive Apartment | Living room
Terrace/patio
Executive Apartment
Executive Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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Standard Room

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 curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room With Balcony | Private kitchenette

Standard Room With Balcony

Highlights

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

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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room (BF)

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 curtains
Separate bedroom
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Cape Town

Hippo Boutique Hotel places you in the centre of Cape Town, within just a 15-minute stroll of Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square. Highlights at this boutique hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel include Castle of Good Hope and Table Mountain.

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

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Iziko South African Museum
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre 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 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 a safe. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately ZAR 140 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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 organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Boutique Hotel on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$156.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Hippo Boutique Hotel has a secured self car park for ZAR 60 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hippo Boutique Hotel?

The closest beach to Hippo Boutique Hotel is Clifton Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Hippo Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.