Kensington Place

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

This trendy boutique hotel is located at the foot of Table Mountain, it has solar panels installed, it right off Kloof Street. It has an outdoor plunge pool with mountain views and offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies. Kensington Place’s rooms have luxury bedding and elegant furnishings. Each room includes Marshall speakers , a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms have a bathrobe and slippers. A full English breakfast with fresh fruit is served each day until 15:00. Kensington Place has a lobby bar with designer furnishings and a fireplace, and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace that serves international cuisine. Guests of Kensington Place benefit from a free pass to Virgin Active Fitness Club. The Cape Town International Convention Center and the V&A Waterfront are a 10-minute drive away. Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches are less than 1.9 mi from the property. Free on-site private parking. The hotel was awarded Tatler Magazine's (UK) Best City Boutique Hotel in 2007.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Eric
United States United States
“We loved the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, the quiet of the neighborhood, comfortable beds, and ease with which we could call an Uber and have one arrive within a few minutes. Easy walkability to Government Street and from there to...”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely boutique hotel in a pretty and quiet suburb of Cape Town. Easy to get to the table mountain cable car. Generous all day beverage service and delicious breakfast menu.”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great property in a lovely location. Staff very helpful - they went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Comfy and stylish rooms and decor and great views. Beautiful, relaxing garden and pool area. Highly recommended.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“3rd time staying here need I say more. Our goto place in Cape Town”
Mats
Norway Norway
“Very nice breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice interiors, nice and cosy small pool area perfect for relaxation”
Benita
South Africa South Africa
“The location is wonderfully tranquil, surrounded by nature yet close to shop and restaurants.”
Melissa
Indonesia Indonesia
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Kensington Place. From the check in process, to the breakfast and room, everything was great. Nice hospitality touches throughout and we feel very taken care of. Room is clean with a great view of Table mountain...”
Andreas
Cyprus Cyprus
“Perfect small hotel with impeccable service and great breakfast”
Samuel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We enjoyed the style of the hotel, and the staff treated you as if you were family. The food was lovely, and if you requested something that was not on the menu they made it for you.”
Daniel
Germany Germany
“A very modern and stylish hotel, located in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods of Cape Town, where I enjoyed perfect service, a nicely furnished room and an excellent breakfast. The small pool area in the front yard is perfect to chill a little...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Kensington Place

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Kensington Place takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: The full payment will be charged on bookings of 1 night.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kensington Place of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Kensington Place