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Hippo Boutique Hotel

4.0 of 5
5-9 Park Lane, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001 | Gardens, Cape Town Central 8018, South Africa
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Ranked #39 of 122 hotels in Cape Town Central
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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binkybird
Kentucky
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

There isn't much else I can add to what the others reviewers had to say - the location is very central, the rooms are large and well appointed, the staff very friendly and helpful. Loved having a coffee maker,small refrigerator and computer in the room! We also loved having the choice of restaurants on our doorstep but please note that... More

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pojm
Reading, United Kingdom
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47 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

What a lovely olace to have a stay. It has 4/5 restaurants literally on it's doorstep, Mexican, Japanese, Pizzeria, mainstream and Ricks American cafe with Moroccan food as well. The rooms are light, large are beautifully appointed.You have access to your own in room PC as well as a satellite TV and music centre. You are 30 mins from the... More

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Marlous_Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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20 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

We stayed at hippo for a couple days and had a great stay! staff is very nice and helpful! Rooms and spacious and clean! Location was very good, you can easily walk into the city bowl but there are also a few nice bars, restaurants and breakfast spots around the corner. Would def go back! More

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Pink_Sparkle_No7
Manchester
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13 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

I stayed at the hippo while on a business trip. The room was very modern and spacious with the largest most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. It's located close to plenty of bars and restaurants. The room had wifi and tea making facilities. It was extremely clean and well kept. The room was turned down every day and... More

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frieda6325
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

Nice spacious rooms. The hotel is in a busy part of the city so when the bars close late at night it can get quite noisy. Everything was very clean. There lots of shops and restaurants nearby. Free wifi was a plus. I loved the minimalist decor of the rooms which were simple yet comfortable. More

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Anik17
Montreal, Canada
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15 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

We stayed at the Hippo over New years and the setting was pefect. It's in a fun neighbohood where there are shops and restaurants all around. Service was vey good and the hotel was very nice. Spacious rooms and nice decor. Very clean hotel! The food at the restaurant was vey good... We would go back anytime. Pefect for a... More

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Hippotique, Manager at Hippo Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
10 October 2011

Thank you so much for the great review and rememebring your experience with us from months back. We are delighted to know we made such a good impression on you. We strive to keep up the good service and promise to stay in the same location for you to come back and enjoy! :-) More

LaurCapeTown
Cape Town
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

We frequently use the Hippo hotel for visiting business colleagues from overseas. The friendly service and unique, beautiful rooms, as well as the convenient location always make first time (and return) visitors feel so welcome. Restaurants and bars in walking distance (two downstairs) and easy access to the Waterfront, Table Mountain and other attractions. Great for business and hip holiday... More

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Hippotique, Manager at Hippo Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
10 October 2011

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We at Hippo value and appreciate all effort made to comment on our hotel and strive to keep up the good work. Thank you again and look forward to welcoming you as well as your business colleagues to Hippo again soon :-) More

kittycat2011
Mumbai (Bombay), India
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14 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2011
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really lovely hotel. fab rooms. very comfortable beds. only wish they had a porter to help lug suitcases up the staircase and that breakfast was included in the room cost! More

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dcosten
Guernsey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011

Very relaxed and very friendly. The helpful staff couldn't do enough when i arrived without luggage. Excellent restaurants below and good amenities in the hotel. I'll definitely stay again. More

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swissheidi2006
switzerland
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011

A great place to stay with really nice helpful staff. Easy to reach the Waterfront and any where else you need to get to. Downstairs Greens provides a great breakfast,around the corner the staff recommended a great Day Spa HAND. More

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