Kensington Place, Gardens & Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa

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At a Glance...

Style: Contemporary feel with eclectic African touches throughout

Our opinion: 5 star boutique hotel

Accommodation: Eight individually decorated rooms which boast marble bathrooms, private terraces

And the kids? No children under 12 years of age

Activities: The ideal base from which to explore the Mother City

Season: Open year round

Highlights: Fine cuisine, contemporary design and breath-taking views of the city, harbour and Table Mountain

Kensington Place, Gardens & Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, South Africa

Located on the slopes of Table Mountain in the quiet suburb of Higgovale

Kensington Place is an exclusive and "off the wall" boutique hotel, set on the slopes of Table Mountain, in the vibrant suburb of Higgovale. The hotel is surrounded by a lush landscaped garden with and intimate plunge pool and a wide terrace offering breathtaking views of the city, harbour and surrounding mountains. Nominated one of the Top 101 Hotels in the World in 2006, Kensington Place has an intimate bar, dining room and lounge with a fireplace and a music library.

The 8 luxurious rooms each have private terraces and are styled in a unique blend of textures, original artworks from mostly South African artists and contemporary detail with marble baths, DVD players, audio visual facilities with iPod docking, a laptop and Skype.

Enjoy the warm hospitality, relaxing in the garden, outdoor dining by the pool, exploring the wide variety of restaurants and cafés in the area or making use of the complimentary gym membership.