Kimberley Hotel



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Looking for a place to stay in Cape Town Central? Then look no further than Kimberley Hotel, a budget friendly hotel that brings the best of Cape Town Central to your doorstep.
The hotel features room service, and you can stay connected during your stay as Kimberley Hotel offers guests free internet access. Plus, Kimberley Hotel offers an on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Cape Town Central, Kimberley Hotel is located a short distance from Iziko Slave Lodge (0.3 mi) and Bo-kaap (0.7 mi).
While in Cape Town Central, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Kimberley Hotel, including Kloof Street House (0.5 mi), Gold Restaurant (1.1 mi), and The Africa Cafe' Restaurant (0.6 mi).
Best of all, Kimberley Hotel makes it easy to experience some great Cape Town Central attractions like Green Point Lighthouse, which is a popular lighthouse.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Kimberley Hotel as you experience everything Cape Town Central has to offer.
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It is an old hotel and remains with his original vibe and decoration.
Some changes have been done, including adding a shower and toilet in the bedroom. If you are on your own, it is fine, if you are sharing, there you might lack of privacy.
It was good for the one night I stayed there.
Stayed here for 5 days last week. I was pretty wary due to the rate for a room with shower and toilet - R 200.00. However, was pleasantly surprised. Very clean. Shower is literally encased right in the room as is the toilet and basin. Reminds me of Hong Kong and China. But they had plenty of hot water. Mattress was new but they need some new sheets as they kept coming off the bed during the night. Had fridge which would hold plenty of beer etc. as well as TV. Did not use either. Staff and the owner were just great and there is wireless which was handy as was there on biz. They have a very cool Victorian bar on the ground floor which is the centre of activity with very low priced drinks. My mates from CPT had never been there and now going to make it one of their Friday locals. If you are booking try to take room on the top floor as the bar does generate some noise. All in all great value for money but do not expect the Ritz! Also bring your own towel.
Meant to be here for 3 weeks--don't know how we are going to manage staying here!!
Also there is no kitchen, only an old bar with a two plate stove and a microwave - not much to live off of!!
Maybe I'm just getting old, but a bit more respect for the in-house guests would be appreciated!!!
It's primarily a backpackers, although there are some private rooms. I ended up staying there because I am a graduate student in Cape Town to do research for a month, and needed a place that was affordable and accessible to several spots by walking/public transport.
I'm one week into a month-long stay, and I can already say it was a mistake. Sure, I've stayed in worse hotels. Especially when I was younger and on vacation. But the "amenities" are WAY too thin for my business needs. The plumbing is unreliable. There is exactly one power outlet in the room, and that is taken up with the TV and a cheap, non-working lamp. Plugging in my laptop is a mission. Plugging in an iron is impossible.
The walls are thin, letting in noise from the street and the bar downstairs most nights. As I write this, there's some art opening happening on my floor, which the management told me about yesterday, which has brought not only crowds (which they told me to expect) but drum circles and loud guitars (which they didn't). The staff are generally friendly--although one of them first responded to news of my mugging (in Joburg, not to worry) with a question about whether I would be able to pay--but it takes about three tries to get, say, an extra blanket.
The worst part of all of this is that the price is not that much below what is available in many other establishments in the same area. I got a good deal because of the length of my stay--which is why I chose it--but at the time of writing the standard rate is ZAR450/night, in the middle of August (i.e., winter). Luxury hotels are available for 25-50 rand more a night.
All in all, it's not a disastrous place, and it's certainly fine for the young backpacker or no-frills traveler. Or at least it would be if its regular prices were about 100-150 rand cheaper per night. As it stands, it's a rip-off.
Friendly staff who were always willing to help.
Dorm room was a bit noisy but this was kind of expected.
Nice balcony area ideal for chatting at end of day.
Wifi connection ropey but available - computer also available for use.
Budget accomodation
Thank you !!
Leticia from Brazil.
"top stairs rooms are best;lower ones noisy from the busy street below,caters for overseas young tourists."Read full review
"If you are a person that doesn't like noise or cigarettes, then this is not the place for you. But if you are on a tight budget then this will be ok for u!"Read full review
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