Cape Town

Kensington Place

Name: Kensington Place
Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Price range: From US$180 per person, per night

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Kensington Place

About Kensington Place

Cape Town’s original boutique hotel, ideally placed on the lower slopes of the mountain.

Perched on the slopes of Table Mountain, with jaw-dropping panoramic views across the city bowl, Kensington Place is a boutique hotel with a stylish twist. A stone's throw from buzzing Kloof Street with it's hip brunch spots and trendy tapas bars, and a short drive from Cape Town's white beaches, Kensington Place ticks all the boxes for discerning urbanites looking to explore all the action. As well as its design flair and superb service, this city retreat is secluded enough to allow for plenty of romantic downtime.

City Bowl , Cape Town , South Africa

From $180 per person/per night

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8 Rooms

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Property details

The property

Kensington Place is focused around the glistening solar-heated pool with spectacular views of Table Mountain where you can tune out with a good book and let the world go by. Breakfast is served all day, so don't worry about setting an alarm. Lunch is casual but healthy. Supper is private-dining style, but you are spoilt for choice with neighbouring restaurants a short stroll from your front door. For cocktail-lovers, the bar is always open.

The rooms

Its 8 bedrooms are all individually designed with their own unique blend of contemporary European décor and African art. Each room enjoys its own private terrace with jaw-dropping views of Table Mountain and the city bowl. Kick back and enjoy all the standard touches, including air-con and wi-fi and a few thrown in for good measure such as beach bags and in-room pamper sessions.

Activities

Cape Town is very much at your disposal. Dust off your driving gloves and head down the peninsula to where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans collide—Cape Point—with a pit stop at the quaint Olympia Cafe in Kalk Bay. Make sure you take Chapman's Peak coastal drive back, carved into the cliffs of the west coast. If you're feeling energetic, then grab your hiking boots and take one of the many Table Mountain trails. If you're not feeling quite so sprightly then there is always the cable car to the top. Head up for sunset with spectacular 360 degree views of this majestic city.

Why we love it

Breakfast is served until 1 pm and there’s a lovely little room service menu, so you can make the most of Cape Town’s fabulous eateries on your own schedule.

Insiders Tip

Try and nab room one if you can – it’s on the corner and has views of both the spectacular mountain and the twinkling lights of the harbour and ocean.

Something to think about

With only eight rooms and an off-the-charts reputation, you’ll need to book very early to secure your spot in the high season.

Trips

Cape Town Tours & Trips

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Zambia + South Africa

Vic Falls and Kruger with Wine and Waves in the Cape

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How to book Kensington Place

How do I book Kensington Place?

Kensington Place can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Kensington Place or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Place?

Stays at Kensington Place start from around $180 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Cape Town

Beach, culture, mountains, wine and bright lights, this stylish city has everything, and a bit more.