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Living Hotel Lions Eye

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Camps Bay Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Executive Suite, Sea View
Dining
Reception
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
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  • BarBarBar

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15 Houghton Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040
  • Popular LocationCamps Bay Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain7 min drive
  • Popular LocationClifton Bay Beach7 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)21 min drive

Room options

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Executive Suite, Sea View

Executive Suite, Sea View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View | Bathroom

Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Sea View

Premier Suite, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Mountain View | View from room

Superior Suite, Mountain View

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Mountain View

Luxury Suite, Mountain View

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Camps Bay stay.With a stay at this Camps Bay hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Camps Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Table Mountain National Park. Maiden's Cove and Clifton Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 12 min walk
  • Long Street - 7 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 7 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 7 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks Cavendish - 10 min walk
  • Hard Rock Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Codfather - 10 min walk
  • Chinchilla Rooftop Bar - 11 min walk
  • La Belle Bistro & Bakery - 12 min walk

About this property

Living Hotel Lions Eye

5-star beach hotel near Camps Bay Beach
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Living Hotel Lions Eye. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Living Hotel Lions Eye was completed in June 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2013
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Living Hotel Lions Eye offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Heated floors
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Living Hotel Lions Eye

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Houghton View House Cape Town
Houghton View House
Houghton View Cape Town
Houghton View
Houghton View Guesthouse Cape Town
Houghton View Guesthouse
Houghton View
Houghton View Guest House
Living Hotel Lions Eye Hotel
Houghton View Boutique Hotel
Living Hotel Lions Eye Cape Town
Living Hotel Lions Eye Hotel Cape Town

Living Hotel Lions Eye Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious Cape Town Stay
We had an amazing stay at Lion’s Eye and cannot wait to return on our next trip to Cape Town! The staff went above and beyond to make our anniversary unforgettable. Room was spacious, comfortable, clean, and the hotel breakfast was delicious which was enjoyed over beautiful views of Camp’s Bay. A true boutique hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawnelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dervla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Shingai Sylvester

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Patricio, Mexico city

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is closed and do not answer the phone or emails
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Fidelis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place I love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eltom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb guest house
Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting, excellent staff and venue.
The guest house is located about 5 minutes walk from the main strip, with coffee shops, bars and restaurants of Camps Bay/Bakoven within 5-10 mins walk. The setting is stunning with The Apostles just behind the guest house and the sea view in front. The owners and the staff are all friendly and welcoming, with a well stocked "honesty bar", and a buffet breakfast with freshly cooked choices of additional menu items. Camps Bay itself has possibly the best fish restaurant I've ever been to (The Codfather) and a good mix of bars and restaurants, plus a small shopping mall. I stayed in the centre of Cape Town for most of my stay in the area, but enjoyed the couple of days in Camps Bay immensely, and the guest house was an integral part of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Could be a stunning place to stay, but it is not super clean, art work is poor, feeling is of a semi-abandoned gorgeous contemporary home that could, with little effort, be made to be utterly stunning and superior with better on-site management and focus on details. Owner are absentee and it shows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019