About
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.
43 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Staff
- 9.7
- Location
- 9.5
What Guests Say
- “We loved the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, the quiet of the neighborhood, comfortable beds, and ease with which we could…”
- “Very nice breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice interiors, nice and cosy small pool area perfect for relaxation”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Airport Shuttle
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Standard Double Room
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- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/2Standard Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alcohol
- Balcony
1/1Superior Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alcohol
- Balcony
1/4Superior Double Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 43 reviews
Pros +
- 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 the V&A Wharf area. Also, they gave us a physical map, which helped us plan routes/etc., rather than having to be too reliant on our phones.
- Very nice breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice interiors, nice and cosy small pool area perfect for relaxation
- Good location to explore town, and cute little garden. Kind complementary upgrade. Great breakfast served all day!
Cons -
- Lovely rain shower, but tended to spray the bathroom.
- Only a minor detail: They didn't have proper espresso/cappuchino coffee, that would give the breakfast a nice extra touch of luxury
- Ordinary rooms and no attention to details, especially in terms of design. I was hoping for more given the guest house nature of the place, and the prices they charge.
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 the V&A Wharf area. Also, they gave us a physical map, which helped us plan routes/etc., rather than having to be too reliant on our phones.
Lovely rain shower, but tended to spray the bathroom.
Very nice breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful staff, nice interiors, nice and cosy small pool area perfect for relaxation
Only a minor detail: They didn't have proper espresso/cappuchino coffee, that would give the breakfast a nice extra touch of luxury
Good location to explore town, and cute little garden. Kind complementary upgrade. Great breakfast served all day!
Ordinary rooms and no attention to details, especially in terms of design. I was hoping for more given the guest house nature of the place, and the prices they charge.
The location is wonderfully tranquil, surrounded by nature yet close to shop and restaurants.
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 and Lion's Head. Great amenities, comfortable bed. Safe location as well, we were able to walk to the nearby Kloof street.
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Perfect setting. delightful attentive staff.
Nothing not to like. building work next door, was unfortunate, but not in the control of the hotell
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.
The only thing that disappointed us was the distance from the V & A waterfront. We had to uber to and from it and this meant we had to add time to our journey if we had booked a restaurant for dinner. It also added to the cost of your stay.
- very helpful staff - great location- little perks (teapot tea and free bottle of wine)- great room
- dining area could be improved to feel more upmarket
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 bit (although the sun goes away in the late afternoon).
Unfortunately, the rooms are not very well insulated against noise from the street and from other guests. Moreover, having myself recently stayed in other hotels of the same kind, I can definitely say there is better value for money to be found in this neighbourhood.
we had a wonderful stay here with views to Table Mountain . very helpful with planning how to spend our time and dinner
Peaceful hotel in a fantastic location for exploring CT, Kloof Street and Camps Bay
We absolutely loved our stay at Kensington place. Our room was modern and had a spacious balcony with amazing views of Table Mountain. The breakfast was fantastic, could be served to the room, and was available late for those of us who like to sleep in. The service was also outstanding - they had plenty of suggestions, were very attentive, would put hot water bottles in our bed at night, and would offer to send tea up to our room when we got back from dinner. The lobby and grounds are also beautiful. It was too chilly to use the pool, but we enjoyed sitting around the fireplace. The area is very quiet and peaceful, and was convenient for exploring the rest of Cape Town.
Our only two (small) criticisms are that the pillows were too firm and the bathroom was a bit small (not much counter space for toiletries).
Rooms, service, breakfast served all day.
Breakfasts were excellent but lunch dinner was poor.
Great Breakfast all day! Lovely people. Great service. Peacefull garden, little oasis in the city. Everything very green. Beautiful room. Will definitely come back:)
Not so much sun in the afternoon at the pool.
beautiful property in a stunning location, surrounded by the mountains and with the most accommodating staff.
Perfect small hotel with impeccable service and great breakfast
would thoroughly recommend and excellent staff. quiet corner of Cape Town…
The staff and service are amazing.
the pillows - more variety for different preferences would be great.
Beautiful property, great location. Staff went out of their way to ensure guests were comfortable and enjoying their stay. Highly recommend.
Service. Abundance. Luxe.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Plunge pool
Fitness & Spa
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Guests age 12 and older are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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 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.
Location
38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town
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