Hippo Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (609 reviews)
5 - 9 Park Road , Cape Town , za
+27 21 423 2500

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Smoky hallway
Noise from surrounding area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Some concerns about dirty glasses in the room.
Service
9.2
Great staff responsiveness and assistance.
Location
9.2
Excellent location with easy access to restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Spacious rooms with comfortable amenities.
Amenities
8.7
Good parking and breakfast voucher system.
Value for Money
8.2
Breakfast voucher value not sufficient for a full meal.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast options available through vouchers were tasty.
Overall Experience
8.7
A generally positive stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 16:20

Property Description

Stylish Accommodation in the Heart of Cape Town

Unique Design and Spacious Layouts: Experience comfort and style at Hippo Boutique Hotel with its unique design and spacious layouts, providing a perfect base for your stay in Cape Town.

Convenient Amenities: Each guest unit features a small kitchenette, free internet access, and a large flat-screen TV for your convenience. Relax on leather sofas and admire the wooden floors, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.

Close to Attractions and Business District: With a prime location just a 5-minute walk from the Company Gardens and near Cape Town's business district, Hippo Boutique Hotel offers easy access to both leisure and business activities.

Book now to experience the luxury and convenience of Hippo Boutique Hotel during your stay in Cape Town.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 50 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 325 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 609 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Melissa • solo_traveller • sg
10
Convenient, safe, overnight stay in CT
Pros:

Convenient location, clean and very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Being close to a busy street, it was a bit noisy the evening we were there, but nothing more. I will definitely stay here again when I return to CT.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Mary Anne Jao • couple • nl
10
WE LOVE YOUR STAFF - ZONKE !!! and Mujahid !!! Zonke is super sweet and accommodating!!
Pros:

We love Zonke so much! She is such an amazing staff member of yours!! Also, Mujahid :) We love our stay here. They were so accommodating and always checking on us and making sure we were all fine!! Thank you so much. The location was in a very safe place; they have free parking, and our room was super lovely!!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

Good Wi fi
Very nice decent size room
Microwave and coffee machine in room.
Room was quiet and dark, which helped with sleeping

Cons:

Nothing major, but we were told the driveway gate is closed after 10 and that you then had to buzz reception to enter. We tried the buzzer and phoned the hotel, for about 10-15 minutes with no answer.
But then for some reason our card opened the gate even though we were told after 10pm, it wont

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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FERNANDO • family_with_children • br
7
Experiência poderia ter sido melhor
Pros:

Decoração moderna, cama excelente, café na rua muito bom , staff cordial z

Cons:

Problemas no quarto, 5 ligações para recepção em 1 hora : tomadas não funcionavam , chuveiro frio. Trocamos de quarto mas o chuveiro saía pouca água prejudicando o banho , sofá cama para meu filho desconfortável. Fato de ser duplex não agradou também ,quarto grande porém escadas atrapalham um pouco ( 3 pessoas apenas ) . Não me senti seguro andando a noite pelas redondezas com minha família . No geral não voltaria .

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Malan • solo_traveller • za
6
Pros:

The hotel facilities and rooms were clean and well appointed. Great location.

Cons:

The hotel was extremely noisy throughout my stay, making it hard to sleep.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Enya • couple • dk
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • za
10
Pros:

Mujahid was super helpful and very kind, an amazing staff member !!

Cons:

None

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Cornel • couple • za
9
Will definately be back!!
Pros:

Perfect location for exploring the city's best area! Great restaurants in close proximity. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Great that there was secure parking available.

Cons:

The bed was not super comfortable, but fine. We could hear the TV in the next room, but no noise at an unreasonable hour.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Fortuin • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

We had the full view of the mountain. It was hubby 50th birthday and the room suite the vintàge theme we when for. Staff made his birthday exstra special with a bottle of Rosê and sweet treat. Very friendly staff and everything was explain clearly. I would never write reviews but this was one of the best stay hotels. Will surely recommended and re-visit again.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location and customer service.
Pros:

Location close to main city attractions and safe area near bars & restaurants.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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WAYNNE • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

Staff are brilliant! Accommodating, friendly, helpful - they really added to the experience. Thank you!!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • family_with_children • jo
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean Gaumond • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

L'emplacement et l'acceuil

Cons:

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2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Vlatka • couple • hr
7
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Mandlenkosi • couple • za
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ornella • couple • it
7
Comfortable
Pros:

The position is perfect. I love that you can walk to restaurants and shops.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Alida • couple • nl
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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chriswO9537FU • Business • Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
8
Great location and good value
Pros:

Hippo Boutique Hotel offers great value, with with a refreshing approach to breakfast by partnering with some of the local breakfast cafes. I appreciated this as Buffett breakfasts are my worst.

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Fatma Ekin • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

Locatie van het hotel. Levendig en veel leuke cafés en restaurants in de buurt

Cons:

Ik had liever een kleine kookplaat gehad ipv alleen een magnetron. Bij het uitchecken stond ineens stomerij/wasserij kosten erbij waar ik geen gebruik van had gemaakt. Dit werd opgelost en ik hoefde niet te betalen. Echter was er door iemand wel afgetekend met mijn ‘paspoort’ naam.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Yolandre • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee