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Kensington Place

4.5 star property
This charming Cape Town retreat combines sunshine and tranquility while keeping guests close to vibrant city attractions and cultural experiences.

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Kensington Place in Cape Town City Centre offers a peaceful escape with a garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy a warm atmosphere and complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Relax in the inviting library or access a nearby health club.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$520
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Kensington Place is in the entertainment district. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Iziko South African Museum and Africa Centre are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Map
38 Kensington Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kloof Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cape Town Medi Clinic
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • De Waal Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    11 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Van Hunks
    13 min walk
  • Our Local
    15 min walk
  • Asoka
    12 min walk
  • Rick’s Cafe Americain
    14 min walk
  • Black Sheep
    10 min walk

About this property

Kensington Place

Luxury hotel near Long Street
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Kensington Place. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and a 24-hour front desk
  • Books, a gift shop and a video library
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, LED light bulbs and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town
Kensington Place Cape Town, South Africa
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town Central
Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel
Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Kensington Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Place?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Place on 14 Mar 2026 start from AU$520, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kensington Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kensington Place?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kensington Place?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kensington Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Kensington Place provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 1100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kensington Place located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kloof Street and Long Street. Table Mountain National Park and De Waal Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Kensington Place Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surpassed expectations, beautifully appointed, delicious food and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

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

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

tasheer

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

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

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

Juergen

perfect stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Smriti

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

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

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

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such incredible staff. Quiet and upscale - small enough to feel like a home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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 traveller

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

Kurt, Pfäffikon/SZ

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

Tolles Boutique-Hotel in Kapstadt

Ruhig gelegen direkt unter dem Tafelberg. 8 Zimmer (wir hatten das Superior) mit Balkon und Aussensitzplatz. DIeses Zimmer hatte sogar direkten Zugang zu einem einzelnen Aussenparkplatz. Service und Ambiente hervorragend.

6/10 Okay

mr D, D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Parfait pour une nuit

L'espace extérieur est très mignon mais un peu trop confiné, petite piscine, peu de place pour les transats, peu de lumière dommage dans ce pays si lumineux. Accueil parfait et très belle maison

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Shekoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Bit of Heaven In Cape Town

Spent four nights at this lovely, small hotel slightly off the beaten track of Cape Town, at the base of Table Mountain. The architecture is contemporary, the decor eclectic with an African flair.My room (#2) opened to a balcony that had a beautiful view of Table Mountain to the right and Cape Town Central including the harbor straight ahead. The queen bed was very comfortable and the heated floors most welcome on the chilly July mornings. Complimentary breakfast served in the sunny dining area included a selection of fresh-squeezed juices, speciality egg dishes, brewed to order beverages, and freshly baked breads. Service by the staff was seamless and always with a smile. The hotel was spotless. The staff was very knowledgable regarding tourist venues and willing to make such arrangements. As the hotel is located in a residential area, I heard several dogs barking in the early evening (a bit annoying) but they did not awaken me during the night. If you or a member of your party is physically challenged, be aware I did not see wheelchair ramps or an elevator nor do I think the showers are wheelchair friendly. You will need taxis or a rental car as well. You can't walk to most of the typical tourist attractions. Despite these few drawbacks, I still rate this hotel five stars.

10/10 Excellent

Becca

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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