Kensington Place

Kensington Place is a boutique hotel on the slopes of Table Mountain in Higgovale, with eight rooms and a setting the hotel describes as quiet opulence. Mr and Mrs Smith's listing describes it as a designer city den with a plunge pool and in-room pamper sessions.

Rates include breakfast, all-day dining is available, and the hotel has off-street parking. Check-in is at 2pm and check-out at 11am, both flexible on request depending on availability. The Kloof Street position puts guests within walking distance of the city's dining and shops, yet the hotel is removed enough for rest and romance.

It suits urbanites who want a city break with a quiet, design-led base close to Cape Town's beaches and attractions.