Kensington Place

Kensington Place Boutique Hotel, Higgovale, Cape Town, South Africa Where Cape Town gets hip and comfortable! Tatler Magazine's (UK) Best City Boutique Hotel in 2007.

This contemporary boutique hotel combines cutting-edge design with a tranquil but prime location off trendy Kloof Street, below Table Mountain. Nine bespoke en-suite guest rooms with extra length king size beds (superior rooms) and private outdoor terraces. A team of friendly staffers who are almost telepathic, it’s not such a stretch to feel you are staying in a private home. Yet this is a privat

e home styled by someone with immaculate taste, the finest linens used on the beds, the thickest towels used in the bathrooms and flat-screen TVs with complementary Wi-fi access are just a few of the modern accessories. Made-to-order breakfast served all day, private dining 24 hours a day and the restaurants of Kloof Street are within easy walking distance. A lush green urban retreat with plunge pool and complimentary Virgin Active gym access included. Easy access to the city, beaches and convention centre. Kensington Place - a sense of place.

Sophisticatedly designed rooms, where timeless elegance meets contemporary luxury Kensington Place
05/08/2026

Sophisticatedly designed rooms, where timeless elegance meets contemporary luxury Kensington Place

There are some hotels you never forget… and for me, Kensington Place in Cape Town has always been one of them. We first ...
30/07/2026

There are some hotels you never forget… and for me, Kensington Place in Cape Town has always been one of them.

We first stayed here 17 years ago at the start of our honeymoon, and it has remained one of my favourite boutique hotels ever since. So when we returned to Cape Town as a family, there was never really anywhere else I wanted to stay.

I’m so pleased to say it was every bit as special as I remembered.

The hotel has recently been beautifully refurbished, blending stylish contemporary interiors with a warm, welcoming feel. Wake up on one side to the magnificent views of Table Mountain, or look across the city from the other – the setting really is incredible.

But what makes Kensington Place truly unforgettable is the people.

From the moment we arrived with a welcome drink in hand, every member of the team made us feel completely at home. Gillian is an absolute diamond, but every single member of staff went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional.

They arranged our airport transfers, recommended some fantastic restaurants, shared the insider tip to book Fast Track tickets for Table Mountain (which saved us so much time!), and even organised a private guide for our unforgettable Cape Point tour… but that’s a story for another post.

Then, after long days exploring Cape Town, we’d come back to find hot water bottles tucked into our beds – such a simple touch, but one that perfectly sums up the thought and care that goes into every guest’s stay.

As a travel advisor, I only recommend places I genuinely believe in, and Kensington Place is one I’ll continue recommending time and time again. It’s one of those rare hotels that doesn’t just give you somewhere to sleep – it gives you an experience you’ll remember long after you’ve returned home.

If Cape Town is on your wish list, I’d love to help you plan it. It’s a city that has completely captured my heart… and Kensington Place played a big part in that.

Kensington Place, where sunrises can feel like a private performance.
30/07/2026

Kensington Place, where sunrises can feel like a private performance.

Slow mornings, cosy corners, warm fires and boutique comfort await our guests this winter season.
10/06/2026

Slow mornings, cosy corners, warm fires and boutique comfort await our guests this winter season.

Golden light, crisp air and that slow, quiet magic that makes you want to linger a little longer at .place
03/06/2026

Golden light, crisp air and that slow, quiet magic that makes you want to linger a little longer at .place

At @kensington.place, every arrival is the beginning of something special. A moment to unwind, settle in and experience ...
27/05/2026

At @kensington.place, every arrival is the beginning of something special. A moment to unwind, settle in and experience Cape Town at your own pace.

The art of boutique hospitality, one step at a time at .place
20/05/2026

The art of boutique hospitality, one step at a time at .place

Nothing like a strong coffee, beautiful blooms and a moment to get lost in a good read. Slow mornings done right at .pla...
06/05/2026

Nothing like a strong coffee, beautiful blooms and a moment to get lost in a good read. Slow mornings done right at .place

As autumn fades, winter begins to whisper through .place . Crisp mornings, golden light and a new season unfolding
23/04/2026

As autumn fades, winter begins to whisper through .place . Crisp mornings, golden light and a new season unfolding

Enjoying our newly renovated exterior on a Friday afternoon .place
27/03/2026

Enjoying our newly renovated exterior on a Friday afternoon .place

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38 Kensington Crescent
Cape Town
8001

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