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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Kensington Views offers accommodation in Cape Town, 2.2 km from Long Street and 3.8 km from Table Mountain. Conveniently set in the Gardens district, this guest house provides barbecue facilities. All rooms are equipped with a terrace. The 80m2 self-catering Garden Apartment offers an en-suite bedroom, dining room, lounge and kitchenette area with a private entrance hall in this beautiful Villa. The kitchenette, with 2 plate stove, microwave and fridge is kitted out for self-catered meals. The spacious bedroom offers deluxe comfort in a Queen size extra-length bed with crisp white linen. The generous en-suite bathroom with high-end finishes, offers a luxurious shower with a view of Table Mountain and all amenities are provided. Rich soft furnishings and Persian carpets add to the ambiance. French doors open to your private patio overlooking the pool and sun-drenched terrace. The patio stretching along the width of the apartment overlooks the pool terrace, loungers and braai area where wonderful lazy days can be spent basking in the sun and enjoying the magnificent views towards Lions Head. V&A Waterfront is 6 km from the accommodation, while CTICC is 8 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 20 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cape Town
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  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful place to stay in Cape Town. Lovely welcoming people. Much bigger than we expected and the pool area was lovely and private. We would have liked to stay longer. We felt safe walking around the neighbourhood. We used the city sightseeing...
  • Sharron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a fabulous accommodation. The setting is quite magnificent and the service we received was exceptional. Elisabath, the owner and George the very efficient housekeeper could not have done more to make our stay enjoyable. We would most...
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful character property in ideal location with pool and stunning views
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Elisabeth

10
10
Host review score
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Elisabeth
Nestled against the slopes of Table Mountain in the City Bowl, South Africa's oldest residential area , is a uniquely luxurious retreat , Kensington Views, overlooking Leeuwenhof Estate, the beautiful grounds of the Premier of the Western Cape. The 80 m2 self catering Garden Apartment offers a combined en-suite bedroom, dining room, lounge and kitchenette area. The kitchenette, with 2 plate stove, microwave and fridge is kitted out for self catered meals. The spacious bedroom offers deluxe comfort in a Queen size extra length bed with crisp white linen. The generous en-suite bathroom with high-end finishes, offers a luxurious shower with a view of Table Mountain and all amenities are provided. Rich soft furnishings and Persian carpets add to the ambiance. French doors open to your private patio overlooking the pool and sun drenched terrace. The patio stretching along the width of the apartment overlooks the pool terrace, loungers and braai area where wonderful lazy days can be spent basking in the sun and enjoying the magnificent views towards Lions Head.
Elisabeth looks forward to meeting and welcoming you to her gorgeous Villa. Whether this is your first visit, or you have been a guest many times, we want your experience to be excellent. We are always available to help with any questions you may have. A 2 night minimum stay applies throughout the year, and during the festive season a 4 night minimum stay applies.
With its spectacular views and holiday vibe, Cape Town is at the cutting edge of culinary trends and tastes. Whether visitors or residents of the Mother City are looking for beach cafes with a view of the sea, sidewalk coffee shops, fine dining restaurants, neighborhood pizza joints, buzzing cocktail spots or hipster hangouts, they’re in for a treat! Cape Town hosts some of the world’s best restaurants and every dining experience can be a gastronomically delightful one!
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kensington Views
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Adult only
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Kensington Views takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Kensington Views accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Unreasonable damages and breakges will be charged.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kensington Views in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Kensington Views

  • Room options at Kensington Views include:

    • Suite

  • Check-in at Kensington Views is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Kensington Views offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool

  • Kensington Views is 1.2 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Kensington Views may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.