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
Private kitchen
Living room
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hippo Boutique Hotel, steps from Greenmarket Square, offers a sophisticated base with practical amenities. Enjoy the outdoor pool, handle business at the center, or start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast. Get personalized tour recommendations from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

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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

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

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

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
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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. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. 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.
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5-9 Park Road, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

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

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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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

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 60 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

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

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

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

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 26 Sept, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Boutique Hotel on 28 Sept, 2025 start from S$132.55, 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 60 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 and Table Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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