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Kensington Place

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Dining
Kensington Place in Cape Town City Centre offers a peaceful escape with a garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy a warm atmosphere and complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Relax in the inviting library or access a nearby health club.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Highlights

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

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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38 Kensington Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Long Street - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ashanti Lodge and Travel Centre - Gardens - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Oola - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eatstanbul Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kensington Place

Luxury hotel near Long Street
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Kensington Place. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and multilingual staff
  • A porter/bellhop, beach towels, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, LED light bulbs, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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: midnight
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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from 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
Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel
Kensington Place Cape Town
Kensington Place Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Kensington Place have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kensington Place pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kensington Place?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kensington Place?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kensington Place?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Kensington Place provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 1100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kensington Place located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kloof Street and Long Street. Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town Medi Clinic are also within 15 minutes.

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