One Kensington Boutique Hotel
A garden pool terrace within reach of the Robben Island ferry
About this hotel
The central position covers most of the city's landmarks without a long drive: Robben Island Ferry sits 4.3 kilometres away, Table Mountain 4.9 kilometres, and the V&A Waterfront a full six kilometres, all workable by a short taxi ride. The sun terrace and lush garden wrap the outdoor pool, and rooms carry either a garden or a pool view alongside air-conditioning and free toiletries. Family rooms and interconnected units cover multi-generation stays, while private check-in and a concierge desk handle the logistics that matter on a city trip. Bicycle parking and hire sit on site for guests who want to cover the neighbourhood without a car, and couples staying here have rated the location highly for a two-person trip.
- Central city location
- Outdoor pool and sun terrace
- Family and interconnected rooms
- Bicycle parking and hire
Our take
This suits travellers who want a central, garden-set boutique base for exploring the city's ferry terminals and waterfront rather than a beachfront resort stay. Families using the interconnected rooms will find the layout practical. Anyone wanting direct beach access on foot should book further along the Atlantic Seaboard instead. Business travellers combining a conference with a Robben Island morning will also find the concierge desk genuinely useful for both.
- Book the Robben Island ferry a day ahead, tickets from the terminal 4.3 km away sell out on clear days
- Ask for a pool-view room over garden-view for the shorter walk to the terrace
- Use the on-site bike hire for the flat stretch toward the waterfront rather than a taxi
Why we love it
- A lush garden wrapping the pool
- Family and interconnected room options
- Concierge and private check-in
- On-site bicycle hire
Why guests love itI would choose One Kensington Boutique Hotel for a central Cape Town stay with room to relax. The four-star has a sun terrace, a lush garden and an outdoor pool, and it offers family and interconnected rooms, which helps groups. Bicycle parking and hire are available. The V&A Waterfront is six kilometres away and the Robben Island ferry terminal 4.3 kilometres, so I would plan transport for both. A 9.3 from 270 reviews is strong.