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Kensington Place is a sophisticated and tranquil hideaway set high on the slopes of the Mother City in Higgovale, one of Cape Town's most prestigious residential areas. Setting the benchmark for small, intimate boutique hotels, it's a sensual, minimalist and stylish establishment, and most definitely a destination for guests who want seclusion and privacy without compromising on luxury and service.

Start off by relaxing on the hotel's wooden deck, surrounded by silky, muted curtains with oversized cushions scattered on wicker lounge chairs before taking a dip in the swimming pool. Then, head out to explore the city - Kensington Place is ideally located for all the city attractions and most of the peninsula's other major destinations are just a short drive away.

Recent accolades & press

  •  Tripadvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 - Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in Africa - Number 23
  •  Tripadvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards 2013 - Top 25 Small Hotels in South Africa - Number 14

highlights

  • Cape Town's premier luxury boutique hotel
  • Situated in a quiet, exclusive suburb
  • Stunning views of the city & Table Mountain
  • Opulent, well-designed & fashionable suites
  • Seamless service from a dedicated team
  • The perfect romantic & exclusive hideaway

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Facilities

Cool off in the plunge pool or soak up the sun in a lounger on the hotel's large private terrace. You might also want to head off to the nearby gym for a workout, care of your complimentary gym membership.

A roaring fire in the lounge's fireplace will warm things up on a cool winter's night while if it's a night in, you may want to grab a DVD or some music from the hotel's library and have a relaxing, private evening in your suite.

General Facilities

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    Bar
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    Gym
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    Wi-fi available
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    Swimming Pool
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    Internet facilities
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    Secure Parking

Dining

As well as breakfast, a chef is on duty to prepare gourmet lunches and dinners five days a week. Meals prepared at Kensington Place are fresh and simple with enticing local flavours.

The intimate dining room at Kensington Place is elegant and functional and contains a small bar area where you can enjoy a late-night whiskey after a day's sightseeing.

Meals can be enjoyed in the dining room or in the privacy of your suite or terrace. 24-hour room service is also available.

Superior Room

Adorned with rich, decadent fabrics and artwork created by predominantly South African artists, rooms at Kensington Place are stylish with a variety of interiors creating a unique feel for each accommodation. The overall style is contemporary with an eclectic African feel.

The Superior Rooms come with many extras including underfloor heating, a king-size bed, DVD player, laptop and Ipod docking station as well as a private terrace. The en suite bathroom has a sunken bath and twin showers.

Superior Room AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Hairdryer
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    Internet facility
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    Ipod docking station
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    Mini Bar
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    Outside area
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    Safe
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    Tea & coffee-making facilities
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    Underfloor heating
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    Wi-fi available in room

Other Room Types

The single Standard Room at Kensington Place has many of the many amenities of the Superior Rooms but there is no terrace and the bed is queen-sized.

Activities

  • Day tours
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 May 2013 - 31 Aug 2013 $145 Bed & Breakfast
  • 01 Sep 2013 - 30 Apr 2014 $200 Bed & Breakfast
  • 01 May 2014 - 31 Aug 2014 $150 Bed & Breakfast
  • 01 Sep 2014 - 30 Apr 2015 $200 Bed & Breakfast

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Standard Room Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • Cape Town – the Kensington Place was undoubtedly undersold, it is a magnificent location and upon arrival we were met with smiles and welcomes from everyone, Austin, the manager had arranged dinner reservations for each night because as he quite rightly said many tourists don’t know that you need to book in Cape Town to get in – the suggestions were wonderful and again they couldn’t do enough for us…. Of course it was also doubly wonderful to take delivery of the champers and Melissa’s treat box which you had sneakily arranged (which went down a treat for the afternoon snacks!) thank you! Upon your recommendation we tried the eggs benedict, OH MY sweet lordy, they were amazing, I could hop on a plane just for that… the secret is apparently to make the béarnaise sauce fresh for each order!

    Keri McMenamin, March 2013

  • Kensington Place - Another gem during our trip!!! We had a great room with awesome views! So glad you set us up at this hotel, it was perfect for our stay in Cape Town. Loved the boutique hotel feel where you get extra attention.

    Jemy Jacob, August 2012

  • We had the pleasure of a warm welcome and our gorgeous room at the Kensington Place. I'm not kidding when i say we didn't want to leave. One of the greatest treats was discovering the beautiful book on Africa, a Bird's Eye View was left there for us by you. That was a terrific surprise, we both loved it but as Lynn is a pilot he particularly appreciated seeing Africa from the sky. All the restaurant and tourist suggestions we received from the people at the hotel were spot on. We also thought the food at the Kensington was exceptional and nothing was ever too much trouble. What a lovely introduction that was to South Africa. We had been so pampered at the Kensington Place that the service at La Petit Dolphin didn't quite live up to the high standard set there. I remember that you didn't have anything to do with that particular booking so i only mention it FYI.

    Sidney Anderson, May 2012

  • We loved our time in South Africa. Kensington Place was a great place to stay. It was accessible to everything and Sascha went above and beyond to help us organize tours and make dinner reservations. In fact, our dinner at The Test Kitchen was the best meal we had on our trip and one of the best meals we've ever had.

    Lea Fisher, January 2012

  • We were so happy we stayed here. The breakfasts were unreal, and they were so accommodating with everything. On our last day we were in a rush and they asked if we wanted coffee to go, and they brought up an entire tray with biscotti and coffee and everything because they knew we hadn't had breakfast. Really a beautiful wonderful place.

    Limor Robinson, December 2009

  • We loved the Kensington Place. It was just right. Small and modern and great attention. They treated us very well, greeted us with coffee and champagne and gave us a room upgrade. Definitely no complaints there.

    Jerry Rivera, September 2009

  • The trip was absolutely wonderful! The properties of Kensington Place, Baines Camp, Chobe Chilwero and Londolozi Tree Camp were absolutely 100% fantastic. We loved our accomodations and would highly recommend these camps / lodges / hotels to others. I can't say enough positive things about the rooms and the staff.

    Alex Tiller, September 2009

  • Kensington Place was amazing, they knew us by name and did all they could to ensure we had an amazing experience. The staff at Kensington Place was exceptional as was the food, the accomodations were okay.

    Martina Henry, August 2009

  • I would absolutely recommend Kensington Place. In fact if we return, I would look to stay there again.

    Kelli Springfield, July 2009

  • Once again our transfer to Cape Town from Botswana were remarkably smooth. The location of Kensington Place was good and we had some nice views of the downtown area and Table Mountain from our room. The staff was excellent in answering questions and handling our last minute requests for car hires. The hotel arranged reservations for dinner each night of our stay. The included breakfast was excellent - very fresh and very filling.

    Jeff Regan, June 2009

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Leanne Rodney

Leanne Rodney

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"A private oasis at the foot of Table Mountain! Such a perfect location - you have the city at your feet!"

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Kensington Place - Another gem during our trip!!! We had a great room with awesome views! So glad you set us up at this hotel, it was perfect for our stay in Cape Town. Loved the boutique hotel feel where you get extra attention.

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