Hippo Boutique Hotel
5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8018, South Africa
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5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8018, South Africa
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Elevator
- Trouser press
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Diving
- Shared lounge/TV area
- On-site parking
- outdoor pool
- 24-hour security
- Accessible parking
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Horseback Riding
- Snorkeling
- Wind Surfing
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Plunge pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Temporary art galleries
- Pub crawls
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- Electronic room key
- Audible alarm
- Car rental available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Ironing amenities
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Soundproof rooms available
- Spa services
- Tour services
- Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Indoor parking (charges may apply)
- Shuttle service (charges may apply)
Airports Show all on map »
- Cape Town Intl Airport - 11.20 mi
Museums
- Observatory - 3.20 mi
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Nortjie (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I love that when I enter the room smells amazing, it was super clean, the view was amazing and the fact that when you want some noise you open the door but if you want peace you just have to close the door it was very cute. Now the staff on arrival explain everything and super accommodating 10/10
The bed felt abit hard to but I'm a big girl so maybe for me it's a different view but it wasn't unpleasant.
Eran (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I liked it accept for the fact that there was not outwards facing window.
teboho (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
rooms up to standard , location not bad breakfast not far from hotel
using steps to go to my room
Petrus (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and convenience
Lack of natural light because the building a few meters away blocks the entire view. During a previous stay, I had a room with much better natural lighting.
Heloise (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location is absolutely fantastic. Close to restaurants, shopping etc.
I had a problem with the first room that I had but they managed to move me to another room after two days. The vouchers for breakfast is a great idea. Three different places to choose from for breakfast.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
I’d stay here again!
Nothing
Tanisha (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Room was exceptional, tons of space and amenities
Location was within walking distance to many restaurants and stores. It was also an easy ride to most attractions.
Breakfast was fantastics and you got to pick from two local restaurant, within 1-2 mins walk.
The staff at Hippo went above and beyond to bring the most comfortable stay.
Nothing at all.
Jabari (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It is a lovely boutique hotel. Each room is distinct. Right in the middle of the hip part of Cape Town. Great included breakfast options
Perfect
Ora (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Stayed for one night after our Garden Route tour before our flight back. Busy area, lots of food options. Room was comfortable. Easy to walk along Kloof St & Long St to our walking tour, and easy to return from Bo Kapp. Enjoyed the balcony in the evening. For security, had to buzz in on initial arrival and then used our key cards to get in the building.
For those who are sensitive to noise, it stays loud late since it’s a central area. The only issue we had was not knowing what all the buttons/switches in the room were for. We had to try them all out to see what turned on which lights.
Peter (Group Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Cafe Sofi. Zonke was fantastic!
Michelle (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
No on-site breakfast facilities
Nikita (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Everything was so good that we extended our stay. All members of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Willing not only to do their job but also to help us with our problems. Breakfast options were super cool. Loved it.
Maybe in some foreseeable future the AC’s have to be renewed. Also I’d think about the light in the room, that wasn’t super comfortable. Overall, everything’s fine
Chantel (Couple)
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable, luxury rooms, very clean with bath and shower. Lovely heated rooms with heated towel rails, great in winter. Hotel is walking distance from good restaurants, pubs and the Labia theatre. Staff service rooms daily and has 24 hour support. Breakfast vouchers at nearby restaurants, added treat. Will definitely stay there again.
Loved the breakfast at Egg Head restaurant, but Therapy restaurant was underwhelming with slow service.
Marilynne (Couple)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely room with kitchenette, large couch and table and bathroom with towel warmer, shower, and large tub. Very clean! Great location with many restaurants close by.
Jennifer (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Look no further—Hippo Boutique Hotel is the place to stay in Cape Town! Fantastic location in the heart of the Gardens area, a short Uber ride to the waterfront. I was drawn in by the trendy area and loved the idea of three restaurants to choose from for breakfast! They did not disappoint! Each was delicious and all within walking distance. (One was downstairs!)
There is a grocery store around the corner, spas in the area, and the room was top notch!
The room was heavenly! The bed was cozy, A/C perfect, the kitchenette was useful, and I can’t rave enough about the bathroom! The shower was hot with ideal water pressure and the bathtub allowed for perfect nightly bubble baths! Pick up a bubble bar from Lush at the V&A Waterfront mall and your stay will be complete!
I can’t rave enough and look forward to a future stay!
Other reviews struggled to find the lift, but it was easy to locate from the parking area, and I was at the front side of the building and did not hear the outside noise.
Nothing, I loved it all!
Bontle (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
It would be nice if there was transparency regarding breakfast being outside on the listing, otherwise it wA good.
The cleaners talk loud amongst each other in the morning. Whilst other guests are still sleeping..
Leanne (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Roxanne (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very well located, fun, busy area, full of restaurants.
Staff were friendly and helpful. They have on site parking which is fabulous to have in the city.
Only suggestion I have is that they add sheer curtains over the Roman blinds so you can have natural light and privacy in the room and not just fully open windows or fully closed. Other than that, the small details are great. Having a make up mirror, enough plugs etc
Noel (Business Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast voucher
Nothing
steed (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
They have a great deal with a wonderful nearby restaurant for breakfast. The menu there is fantastic with great options for drinks and food.
There no elevator access to the reception if you enter through the front door
Isaac (Solo Traveler)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff was very welcoming and provided outstanding service. Highly recommended!
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Area information
- Cape Town Intl Airport - 11.20 mi
- Company Gardens - 0.41 mi
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - 4.30 mi
- Mediclinic Cape Town - 0.46 mi
- Christiaan Barnard Hospital - 0.65 mi
- Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 4.66 mi
- Claremont Hospital - 5.09 mi
- Observatory - 3.20 mi
- Rondebosch Station - 4.19 mi
- Long Street - 0.26 mi
- District Six Mosque - 1.24 mi
- Castle of Good Hope - 1.02 mi
- District Six Church - 1.16 mi
- Cape University of Technology - 1.10 mi
- University of Cape Town - 3.45 mi
- Green Point Stadium - 1.17 mi
- Cape Town Stadium - 1.66 mi
- Sea Point Pavilion Swimming - 1.68 mi
- Newlands Stadium - 4.35 mi
- Queens Beach - 1.96 mi
- Clifton Beach - 2.14 mi
- Camps Bay Beach - 2.42 mi
- Cavendish Square Shopping Centre - 4.72 mi
- Mowbray Golf Club - 4.84 mi
- Grand Parade - 0.32 mi
- Cape Town Parliament - 0.46 mi
- Signal Hill - 0.91 mi
- Cape Quarter - 1.04 mi
- Good Hope Centre - 1.16 mi
- CTICC - 1.30 mi
- Lion's Head - 1.33 mi
- Red Open Top Bus - 1.53 mi
- Table Mountain - 1.56 mi
- Green Point Common - 1.70 mi
- V&A Waterfront - 1.90 mi
- Table Mountain Cableway - 2.02 mi
- Cape Town harbour - 2.26 mi
- The Biscuit Mill - 2.63 mi
- Groote Schuur - 3.11 mi
- Mowbray - 3.20 mi
- Woodstock - 3.29 mi
- Soutrivier - 3.29 mi
- Rosebank - 3.50 mi
- Rondebosch - 4.11 mi
- Claremont - 4.11 mi
- Nuweland - 4.11 mi
- Pinelands - 4.15 mi
- Koebergweg - 4.15 mi
- Harfield Road - 4.92 mi
- Kenilworth - 4.92 mi
- Ysterplaat Airforce Base - 5.12 mi
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Hippo Boutique Hotel
5 - 9 Park Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8018, South Africa