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Hippo Boutique Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square, Hippo Boutique Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car hire on-site and a business centre. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is £45
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large painting on the wall.

Standard Room

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

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the city through a balcony.

Executive Apartment

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room (BF)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a small kitchen area.

Deluxe Room (BF)

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

View all photos for Standard Room With Balcony

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a small refrigerator.

Standard Room With Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Hippo Boutique Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Don't miss out on a visit to Iziko South African Museum. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ziplining nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a prominent mountain in the background.
    Bree Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A building with a large bronze statue in front of it.
    South African National Gallery
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A cobblestone square with market stalls selling textiles and hats, surrounded by multi-story buildings.
    Greenmarket Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kloof Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Blondie
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Mama Africa
    9 min walk

About this property

Hippo Boutique Hotel

  • Upscale boutique hotel near Castle of Good Hope
  • Located close to Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square, Hippo Boutique Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car hire on-site and a business centre. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Access to a nearby health club, a billiards/pool table and 1 meeting room
    • Tour/ticket information, a computer station and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hippo Boutique Hotel boast comforts, such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Kitchenettes, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 70 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 70 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Boutique Hotel on 30 Aug 2026 start from £45, 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 Hippo Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 70 per day.

What time is check-in at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Hippo Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hippo Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hippo Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square. Castle of Good Hope is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. Cape Town Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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