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Kensington Place

4-star Hotel with Snorkelling

4 stars

38 Kensington Crescent, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape

+27 214 244 744
9.6
Wonderful

based on 51 reviews

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About Kensington Place, Cape Town

Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.5
Services
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.0
This trendy boutique hotel is situated at the foot of Table Mountain, it has solar panels installed, it right off Kloof Street. It has an outdoor plunge pool with mountain views and offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies. Kensington Place’s rooms have luxury bedding and elegant furnishings. Each room includes Marshall speakers, a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms have a bathrobe and slippers. A full English breakfast with fresh fruit is served each day until 15:00. Kensington Place has a lobby bar with designer furnishings and a fireplace, and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace that serves international cuisine. Guests of Kensington Place benefit from a free pass to Virgin Active Fitness Club. The Cape Town International Convention Centre and the V&A Waterfront are a 10-minute drive away. Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches are less than 3 km from the property. Free on-site private parking. The hotel was awarded Tatler Magazine's (UK) Best City Boutique Hotel in 2007.

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£159/night

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Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

General

  • Garden view
  • Mountain view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Refrigerator

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool towels
  • Massage
  • Pool bar

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV
  • DVD player

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Complimentary breakfast

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews

9.6
WonderfulBased on 51 verified guest reviews
9.6Couples
9.7Solo
10.0Families
9.4Friends


Kensington Place room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How far is Kensington Place from Cape Town Intl?

    Kensington Place is 11.6 mi away from Cape Town Intl. You can typically expect your drive time from Kensington Place to Cape Town Intl to be 34min. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Kensington Place from Cape Town Intl?

    Kensington Place has parking available on site for customers of the hotel. With that in mind, the most efficient way not only to get from Cape Town Intl to the hotel, but also to get around Cape Town during your stay may be to hire a car. Car hire in Kensington Place are on average £10/day. Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to Kensington Place. The nearest airport to the hotel is Cape Town Intl.

  • Are there food options at Kensington Place?

    There is a restaurant at Kensington Place that can be used by visitors of the hotel. You can sit down or order food to take away. Call the front desk at +27 214 244 744 for kitchen hours. One of the easiest dining options for Cape Town guests staying in Kensington Place is to order room service, which is available to all hotel guests.

  • Does Kensington Place have a pool?

    Yes, Kensington Place has a pool that customers can use. Typically, hotel pools have restrictions based on the time of day so be sure to speak to the front desk before using the pool.

  • How close is Kensington Place to Cape Town city centre?

    When staying at Kensington Place you are only 2.3 mi from the Cape Town city centre. While making your way to the centre of Cape Town, you should plan to visit Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium, along with all the shops and restaurants.

  • What is the phone number for Kensington Place?

    For assistance from an employee at Kensington Place please call +27 214 244 744.

  • Does Kensington Place have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Kensington Place has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at Kensington Place?

    Kensington Place has a fitness centre available for guests who would like to use it throughout their stay.

  • What time is check-out for Kensington Place?

    The required check-out time is 11:00. Please plan accordingly before your departure to avoid any penalties or fees.

  • How much is a room at Kensington Place?

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  • Is there laundry service in Kensington Place?

    The accommodation features laundry services for all guests. Need to straighten out your clothes? The accommodation features an ironing board and an iron.

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Places of interest near Kensington Place

Attractions in Cape Town, South Africa curated by momondo

Kensington Place location: 38 Kensington Crescent, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape

Top landmarks

District Six Museum1.3 mi
Bo Kaap Museum1.4 mi
Castle of Good Hope1.6 mi
Table Mountain1.6 mi
Clifton Beaches1.7 mi
Camps Bay Beach1.7 mi
Green Point Stadium2.4 mi
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront2.4 mi

Restaurants and Cafés

North Wharf Restaurant - Protea Hotel Cape Town North Wharf1.8 mi
Shakespeare's Restaurant15.6 mi
Thirty7 Showkitchen - The Westin Cape Town2.0 mi
Louis B's Bar and Lounge - The Westin Cape Town2.0 mi
Raleigh's Bar - The Westin Cape Town2.0 mi
Stonebreakers Restaurant - Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge2.3 mi
Oak Leaf Restaurant - Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa Stellenbosch25.6 mi
Mowbray Restaurant - Protea Hotel Cape Town Mowbray4.2 mi
Towers Restaurant - Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers6.6 mi

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