Kensington Place

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior
Superior Room
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$339
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in the heart of Cape Town awaits you at Kensington Place. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Kloof Street and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 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
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Kensington Place. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kensington Place offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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

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: anytime
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

  • No pets 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

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at 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
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Kensington Place Hotel
Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kensington Place?

Kensington Place offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Place?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Place on 10 May 2025 start from AU$338.66, 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 parking available at Kensington Place?

Yep, Kensington Place has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Kensington Place?

The closest beach to Kensington Place is Camps Bay Beach (2.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Kensington Place?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Kensington Place have a pool?

Kensington Place has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Kensington Place a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kensington Place.

Does Kensington Place serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kensington Place?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kensington Place?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kensington Place?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Place?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

anthony

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 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

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

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

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