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Hippo Boutique Hotel

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Located close to Iziko South African Museum and Greenmarket Square, Hippo Boutique Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and a business center. 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
The current price is NT$1,831
NT$2,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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 Twin 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

APARTMENT EXECUTIVE

  • Sleeps 10

APARTMENT EXECUTIVE KING BED

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood 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. Snorkeling 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
Map
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 - 0.6 km
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A building with a large bronze statue in front of it.
    South African National Gallery
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A cobblestone square with market stalls selling textiles and hats, surrounded by multi-story buildings.
    Greenmarket Square
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kloof Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Blondie
    2 min walk
  • Hudsons - The Burger Joint
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 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 rentals on site, and a business center. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Access to a nearby health club, a billiards/pool table, and 1 meeting room
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hippo Boutique Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as free international calls and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
  • Other 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 transportation

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

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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 organization.

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 2026/8/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hippo Boutique Hotel on 2026/8/30 start from NT$1,831, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 select 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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