Kensington Place - Cape Town
-33.939613, 18.405131Overview
4.5-star boutique hotel at the foot of Table Mountain, Tatler award winner
Dining & Breakfast
Kensington Place serves a free cooked-to-order breakfast every day until 15:00, offering fresh fruit and a full English option. The on-site restaurant features an outdoor terrace and serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The lobby bar includes a fireplace and designer furnishings, with wine and champagne available from the bar.
Rooms & Amenities
Each room at the Kensington Place hotel includes air conditioning, a balcony, Marshall speakers, and a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms come with a bathrobe and slippers. The outdoor plunge pool offers city views and is surrounded by sun loungers and sun umbrellas.
Wellness & Fitness
Guests of 38 Kensington Place receive a free pass to Virgin Active Fitness Club, a full-service gym in Cape Town. The on-site spa offers a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, and body treatments. The outdoor pool is heated and has a pool bar, with towels provided.
Location & Accessibility
Kensington Place Cape Town is located in scenic Higgovale right off Kloof Street, at the foot of Table Mountain. The V&A Waterfront and Cape Town International Convention Centre are a 10-minute drive away, and Camps Bay and Clifton beaches are less than 2 miles from the property. The hotel offers free on-site private parking and an airport shuttle service.
Awards & Service
The hotel was awarded Tatler Magazine's Best City Boutique Hotel in 2007, a recognized honor from the UK publication. A dedicated concierge team provides individualized service, including tour desk and private check-in/check-out. Kensington Place South Africa has solar panels installed and offers 24-hour room service with complimentary newspapers.
- Location: At the foot of Table Mountain in scenic Higgovale
- Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with balconies and Marshall speakers
- Dining: Free cooked-to-order breakfast until 15:00 and restaurant with outdoor terrace
- Wellness: Free pass to Virgin Active Fitness Club and on-site spa with massage treatments
- Services: Dedicated concierge, 24-hour room service, airport shuttle
- Awards: Tatler Magazine's Best City Boutique Hotel in 2007
- Parking: Free on-site private parking
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Plunge pool
Heated swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Back massage
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Kensington Place
| 💵 Lowest room price | 447 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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