Kensington Place - Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001|
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Kensington Place - Cape Town
38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Cleanliness9.9
Location9.9
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Who stays here
Couples79%
Business8%
Families8%
Groups3%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.3Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Cleanliness9.9
Location9.9
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Who stays here
Couples79%
Business8%
Families8%
Groups3%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 01:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Russian
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of rooms:8
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Rooms and availability

Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Plunge pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

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
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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

38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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Reviews of Kensington Place

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