Hippo Boutique Hotel: Your ideal base camp in Cape Town

Centrally located in Cape Town’s buzzing Kloof Street precinct, the 4-star Hippo Boutique Hotel offers modern accommodation and incredible views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and Signal Hill. Proudly South African and celebrating 21 years in the hotel business, it is the ideal refuge for solo and business travellers, couples, empty-nesters and fun-seeking families. With its proximity to Table Mountain, the Company Gardens, Camps Bay and Clifton beaches, V&A Waterfront, museums and cultural attractions, it makes the most ideal ‘base camp’ for outdoor and indoor adventure seekers.

The boutique hotel features en-suite standard rooms, four of which boast private balconies, as well as generously sized deluxe rooms, all with spacious bathrooms offering both a separate bathtub and shower. In addition, there are five double-volume Executive Apartments, three of which include fully fitted kitchens, providing a convenient self-catering option – ideal for extended stays, whether for business or leisure. A couple of our apartments feature unique signature themes: the Hippo Suite and the stylish Mini Cooper Suite.

All rooms are fitted with modern essentials, including a kitchenette with a microwave, utensils, tea/coffee facilities, mini bar fridge, high-speed Wi-Fi, reverse air conditioning and a full bouquet of satellite television channels.

Facilities include secure ground-floor and basement parking bays as well as a swimming pool and lounge deck, perfect for cooling down in summer. Plus, the 24-hour reception desk is happy to facilitate any request from airport transfers, in-room spa treatments to sightseeing excursions.

Thanks to its prime location in Cape Town CBD, in the trendy suburb of Gardens and the ‘Culinary Capital of SA’, guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to night spots, cocktail joints and restaurants. You can decide between a day of shopping, ambling through the countless art galleries in the city or a visit to the culturally enriching Iziko Museum. Other must-see attractions include the colourful and bustling Bo–Kaap, the Kloof district, the Constantia Wine Route, Two Oceans Aquarium or simply meander along the Sea Point Promenade and enjoy the local flair.

Enjoy breakfast, at your choice of one of two bustling restaurants, partnered with Hippo and literally on the doorstep of the hotel, giving the guests a chance to explore and enjoy the Kloof vibe and variety.

Taking the opportunity to make a small difference, general manager Matt Deitchman introduced local, Andrew to Hippo Boutique Hotel and all its guests. Andrew Dombuleni is a renowned wire sculptor based in Cape Town, known for turning recycled materials into stunning works of art. The hotel displays and sells his artwork, predominantly hippos, of course, and also gifts small hippo keyrings, purchased from Andrew, to regular guests. Staff also regularly share the locations of where he is sells his works with hotel guests who wish to purchase some local memorabilia to take back home. Welcoming a diverse range of guests seeking central, luxurious, and spacious accommodation, Hippo Boutique Hotel (with its friendly staff, warm smiles, bubbly personalities, and eagerness to assist) comes highly recommended. It’s an ideal choice for a memorable stay in t