Kensington Place

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Dining
Lobby sitting area
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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38 Kensington Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Table Mountain
  • Long Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town City Centre, Kensington Place is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Kloof Street and Table Mountain National Park. This 8-room, 4.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Eatstanbul Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kensington Place

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Guests of Kensington Place enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and spa services. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 1100 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a library, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby.
40-inch TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, minibars, and safes are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town Central
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Kensington Place?

Kensington Place provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Kensington Place?

This hotel is situated in Cape Town City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Kloof Street and Table Mountain National Park. You'll also find Long Street and Table Mountain within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Kensington Place?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Kensington Place?

Spa services at the hotel include deep-tissue massages.

Does Kensington Place include a casino?

No, Kensington Place doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kensington Place?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kensington Place?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Does Kensington Place have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kensington Place have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Kensington Place serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Kensington Place allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kensington Place.

Does Kensington Place have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Kensington Place?

The closest major airport to Kensington Place is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 13.1 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Kensington Place?

Yes, every guestroom at Kensington Place comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring city views.

Kensington Place Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special boutique hotel. The staff are super attentive, happy and helpful. The place is beautifully decorated and the quaint courtyard is nicely designed to offer an intimate place to dine, relax in a garden setting or lounge by the plunge pool. The room (#1) was neat, clean and tidy. The beds and stuff were quite low as an FYI. The staff offered a complimentary chilled wine in the room, as well as still and sparkling water in the mini fridge and apples every day! The room was equipped with a well thought out ‘emergency’ pack including tampons, recovery sachets, diarrhoea relief, condoms and pain killers! Didn’t need them - but it was a nice touch! We didn’t dine for lunch or dinner but they had a small vegan breakfast menu which we tried and the creamy mushrooms and truffle scrambled tofu on vegan croissant were delicious - the best vegan breakfast we had during our week in Cape Town. Not really walking distance into the centre/V&A water front but a good place to be based for Ubers into town (15mins), out to Kirstenbosch (20mins), south of Cape Town as well as to Camp’s Bay (10mins). When we come back to South Africa we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect in any way

Amazing. Friendly staff, very close and clean, free water and coffee al day long, just next to the table mountain. Just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing boutique hotel

Amazing! We loved every minute of our stay! The staff were very attentive and responsive to our needs and the hotel felt safe and welcoming. The location was spectacular right at the foot of Table Mountain! We had an amazing vacation and would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, hotel, team, rooms are great and it’s all very cosy and private
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular

All parts of our stay were spectacular. Matthias in the evening and Marlene in the day were so, so nice. Beautiful boutique hotel! My wife said at least 5 times that our room was the nicest we ever stayed at!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

perfect stay

... > ... wonderful for smooth & easy relaxating - will be bach for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tasheer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful boutique hotel. Very comfortable rooms. Decor throughout the hotel is really charming. Great staff and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for the Value

Great hotel for the value when visiting Cape Town. Beautiful property and the staff was very helpful. They also serviced a menu style breakfast every morning that was included. The rooms were small but for the value, it’s hard to beat this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katishia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shukur

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Smriti, Philadelphia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay!

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Fantastic. Friendly. Would highly recommend. Nothing seemed too much trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice

A really nice place in a quiet location in the centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place

This is a really lovely place in a very nice location. The rooms are beautifully fitted out. The staff were all really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here!

LOVE LOVE LOVE KP. Service was amazing and the room and grounds just perfect. Highly recommend when visiting Cape Town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon

Amazing stay. Beautiful location, hotel, food, staff and city. Must stay for anyone visiting Cape Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel

Great service and attention to detail a bit remote but cheap and easy to get around by uber
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place - fantastic service

We really enjoy this fantastic place in Cape Town. Best hotel we ever stay in South Africa !

4/10 Poor

Georgia Shafia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good vacation

Hello, Everything was lovely. You could have offered a glass of wine and crackers before dinner as other hotels in the area do. I purchased tickets to Table mountain thru you but your suggested guide Rory did not wish to go that day. Next day we were busy and the15 Feb. It was impossible to go as funiculars were not going due to wind. I asked Jocelyn for a refund and she said not possible to take off our credit card or to sell to another guest. This left a bad feeling with me for a hotel of high caliber. I wish you would refund our money.we would like to come again next year. Sincerely, Georgia Shafia