Hippo Boutique Hotel (Cape Town, Western Cape)

Feel right at home at the Hippo Boutique Hotel, centrally located in Cape Town’s vibrant Kloof Street precinct. This hotel serves as the perfect refuge for solo wanderers, business travelers, couples in love, empty nesters, and families seeking fun. Guests will find themselves just steps away from a variety of cafés, bars, art galleries, meeting hubs, and shops that are popular with both locals and travelers. The hotel’s proximity to Table Mountain makes it an ideal base for outdoor adventure seekers.

The hotel features bright, spacious interiors with a design-forward approach and contemporary décor throughout. It offers affordability without compromising on the lifestyle amenities that returning guests cherish. The genuine eagerness of the staff to ensure a comfortable stay adds to the hotel’s allure.

Guest accommodations are stylish yet unfussy. Each Scandinavian-style room and the double-volume, individually styled Executive Apartments come equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, a kitchenette or kitchen, luxury bathroom amenities, and queen or twin beds, providing a perfect space to rest and recharge before exploring the Mother City.

A warm welcome awaits from the friendly reception staff. Guests can check into their rooms, take a refreshing dip in the pool, enjoy a nap, or catch up on emails using the high-speed Wi-Fi while the staff makes dinner reservations.

The hotel offers a range of services, including on-site parking, complimentary all-day coffee in the reception lounge, a daily laundry service, and 24-hour reception. They can also arrange airport transfers, taxis, e-Biking tours, and sidecar rides along the coastline.

Guests are encouraged to take a stroll around the neighborhood to explore the beauty of the surrounding areas. They can sip their way through the winelands, relax on the beach, or embark on a city or township tour. For the adventurous, options like shark cage diving or tandem paragliding are available, showcasing the endless possibilities for excitement in the Mother City.

After a day of exploration, guests can treat themselves to a soothing massage in the comfort of their rooms.

Important Information:

• Arrival: 14:00
• Departure: 11:00
• Children: Little guests are welcome. Children up to 2 years old stay free on existing hotel beds. Young people over 13 years old are charged as adults. Travel cots and rollaway beds are available with advance notice. Cots are free, while rollaway beds incur an additional charge.

The double-volume Executive Apartments are uniquely styled, reflecting Cape Town’s urban culture, with wall-sized windows offering views of Signal Hill. These chic, spacious apartments feature open-plan bathrooms on the mezzanine level and either a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette. They are serviced daily and come with queen or twin beds, providing everything needed to feel at home. Four of the Executive Apartments also include sleeper couches to accommodate a child, making them an ideal option for families.

Queen or twin back-facing rooms offer a sanctuary for lighter sleepers or business travelers needing a quiet space to work. Each room is equipped with all the essentials and is serviced daily. The Standard Rooms feature queen beds, with some available as twin beds upon request. These rooms boast unfiltered views of Signal Hill to the left and the vibrant street life to the right, with private balconies enhancing the experience.