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One Kensington

Cape Town, South Africa

One Kensington

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Is the One Kensington for Me?

Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain in a tranquil residential area, One Kensington Boutique Hotel offers an intimate escape in the heart of Cape Town. This elegant 10-bedroom property, dating back to 1903, combines heritage charm with contemporary comfort. Enveloped by lush gardens, the hotel features spacious, luxuriously appointed rooms, many with private balconies offering spectacular views.

The boutique hotel boasts an inviting swimming pool and sunlit terrace, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

The property impresses with its double-volume ceilings, sweeping staircases, and a blend of classic and contemporary design elements. One Kensington Boutique Hotel provides a seamless blend of luxury, convenience, and Cape Town charm.

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Activities offered by One Kensington

Activities on site

Hiking

Activities off site

Boat Cruise

Golf

Scuba Diving

Scenic Flight

Cultural Tour

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"We had a fabulous experience from start to finish working with Bianca and Discover Africa. Bianca is an excellent travel planner and quickly and efficiently assisted us whenever we needed her help. This was the first private tour my husband went on, and Bia..."

Darlene Slaugenhaupt, United States•12 Sep 2026•

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"Justin helped us with the safari and Victoria Falls portion of our trip to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The lodges were fantastic and ground transfers perfectly executed. We had an amazing time!"

Kelly Headrick, United States•02 Jun 2026•

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"Excellent trip -- tour operators were professional and on time. Safari lodge choices excellent. Adelle communicated issues that cropped up in a timely manner and the whole process was a pleasure."

Jake Sanderson, United States•29 May 2026•

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"Going to south and central Africa was a bucket list item for me and booking a big and expensive trip always feels a bit risky and you hope you have made the right choice. Booking with Discover Africa was fantastic from beginning to end! Our trip coordina..."

Deanna Rozak, United States•25 May 2026•

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"Justin Van Wyk from Discover Africa Safari did an outstanding job in planning our perfect Safari. All travel and transfers between airports and game lodges have been flawless! The lodges and safari experiences have been awesome."

Roland Braun, United States•05 Jan 2026•

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"Very professional; quick to respond. The trip itself was fantastic. The lodging and the game drives were great. Guide was great; he anticipated where hard-to-find animals would show up. Lodge staff were very friendly. Food was great. "

Akos Ledeczi, United States•12 Nov 2025•

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