Living Hotel Lions Eye

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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the ocean.

A modern hallway with large windows, a wooden wall, and a table with lamps.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services
Bar

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15 Houghton Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040

Place, Theatre on the Bay
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Camps Bay Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Place, Table Mountain National Park
‪20 min walk‬
Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

Sea view
75 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Executive Suite, Sea View

Sea view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Suite, Mountain View

Mountain view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Luxury Suite, Mountain View

Exceptional

Mountain view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Premier Suite, Sea View

Exceptional

Sea view
40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View

Partial ocean view
50 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

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

Theatre on the Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Camps Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Table Mountain National Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Long Street - 12 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

Observatory Station - 14 min drive
Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Caprice - ‬15 min walk
‪The Codfather - ‬10 min walk
‪Zenzero - ‬11 min walk
‪The Hussar Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town - ‬11 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Living Hotel Lions Eye. The hotel can provide concierge services, a complimentary grocery shopping service, and wedding services. 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

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.

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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 18 - Jul 19

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

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

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Food and drink

Blender
Champagne service
Cleaning supplies
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Ice maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Minibar
Mixer
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster

Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heated floor
Heating
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Living Hotel Lions Eye to the airport?

Living Hotel Lions Eye is 15.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Living Hotel Lions Eye on Jul 3, 2026 start from CA $240, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Living Hotel Lions Eye have an airport shuttle?

Living Hotel Lions Eye offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 450 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Living Hotel Lions Eye to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Camps Bay Beach and 1.6 mi (6-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Living Hotel Lions Eye offer free breakfast?

Living Hotel Lions Eye does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Living Hotel Lions Eye have a pool?

Living Hotel Lions Eye features an outdoor pool.

Does Living Hotel Lions Eye have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Living Hotel Lions Eye to downtown Cape Town?

Living Hotel Lions Eye is 3.7 mi away from Cape Town.

Living Hotel Lions Eye Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella J

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel is amazing, friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Dec 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel - luxurious

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashmia

Jun 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved this boutique hotel, staff were genuinely friendly, breakfast room decor was gorgeous and the breakfast itself was beautiful & delicious. Loved my stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Sep 20, 2023

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

V

Mar 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A truly excellent gem!

I have stayed in 3 hotels during my trip to Cape Town this time and this is the best accommodation I have had. Everything from the welcome from Wayne, the assistant manager, the property itself, the view to all the staff that we have encountered etc. this place is truly excellent and I look forward to staying longer the next time I’m in the country!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Sonia

Apr 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

30 mins from the airport and located in the heart of Camps bay area. Beautiful, cozy, safe, modern and clean property with the best bay views in the city. Highly impressed with caretaker Sasha and the night manager who are always available for any kind of assistance. 10 mins walk to the Promenade with all the restaurants and shopping. Hop on and off bus stop in front of the promenade which connects you to all the Cape Town attractions and tours. If I ever come back to the city, I would definitely stay here again. . They have EVERYTHING in the room, from bottled water to flat iron, robes and slippers. Felt like home. Breakfast was great as well.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dervla

Apr 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great property. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patricio

Jul 10, 2020

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Fidelis

Jun 30, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place I love it

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eltom

Mar 23, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb guest house

Amazing place

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Feb 24, 2020

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Feb 17, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbart boende

Detta var utan tvekan det bästa stället vi bodde på iSydafrika. Underbar solnedgång på uteplatsen med en underbar utsikt. Sängarna var hel magiska och vilken frukost, makalös. Om du ville ha en drink på kvällen så blandade man den själv, det fanns ett stort utbud av allt man behöver. Jag säger bara det Bo Här

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jan 25, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great view from our room and shower!!! Private balcony with bean bag loungers was great. Good location - very easy to walk to restaurants and beach. Delicious cooked breakfast available. Honesty bar was nice although it had run out of white wine when I wanted a glass!!! Staff very amenable although not sure how knowledgeable they were about local information/tips and hints on what to do or where to go/weather forecast etc Really enjoyed our stay here though - lovely contemporary and comfortable accommodation with a small but perfectly adequate pool for cooling off in. Also secure parking was available after prior arrangement.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

Verified

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Nov 11, 2019

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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Nov 2, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon in Cape Town

My wife and I stayed in the Penthouse Suite for our honeymoon in Cape Town. This hotel was amazing. The room in absolutely incredible. The balcony in enormous with a nice hot tub on it and the view is stunning. The service here is first class. We had a late flight in and they had no problem accommodating a late check in for us. We loved the honor bar and the breakfast was excellent. Next time we are in Cape Town we will be staying here again in the same room.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Sep 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply Lovely

So delightful - a great crew making me feel welcome.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aline

Sep 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Das Hotel ist sehr modern und neu eingerichtet. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und das Personal wirklich super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Aussicht vom Balkon und dem Frühstücksraum war toll. Das Frühstück bestand zum Teil aus einem Buffet (Müsli, Croissants, frisches Obst, Joghurt etc.) und zum anderen aus frisch zubereiteten warmen Speisen (gefüllte Croissants, Sandwiches, Pancakes etc.). Das was wir probiert haben war alles sehr lecker. Fußläufig ist der Strand und die Lokale in ca.10 Minuten zu erreichen (Hop on Hop off Busstation ca. 15 Minuten). Wir würden es jederzeit wieder buchen!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jul 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I stayed 2 nights in the Atlantic room. It was fantastic. The room was huge, modern, clean and had the best view. The house had a sumptuous breakfast and was close to several restaurants and a Woolworth's. The beach was within a 15 minute walk as was the Hop on, Hop off sightseeing bus stop.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jun 19, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Breathtaking views, stunning rooms and fantastic staff. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jun 3, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Einzigartige Ausblicke und Räumlichkeiten! Auch der Service und das Frühstück waren TOP!

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

May 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best!!

Checked out yesterday and this is certainly one of the best places that I have ever stayed in which is saying something as I am on the road around 50% of my time. A very warm welcome from the property manager Calvin so thank you for that. All the staff were so pleasant, immaculately dressed and highly engaging. My room was outstanding with one of the comfiest beds I've ever slept in. Rooms are huge and very well appointed with all the amenities you would expect of a 5 star hotel anywhere in the world. There are plenty of seating areas dotted around so perfect for business travellers and holidaymakers alike. Breakfast didn't disappoint and I didn't make full use of it because my appetite was beaten! However, the range of food and breakfast was quite incredible and the quality, simply outstanding. Security-there is an individual up and over garage for each resident's are anyone worried about this issue needn't. I was very impressed with the security on the property. As for the location, elevated views right over Camps Bay from where you can see the most incredible sunsets and have a glass of wine (trust bar) at your leisure. I would have no hesitation of recommending this place to all of my friends and will certainly endeavour to stay here again next time I am in Cape Town. I hope my photographs do this some justice I would like to close by thanking all of the staff for making me incredibly welcome and looking after me during my stay. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

Verified

6/10 Okay

James

May 16, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Property / Sketchy Maid(s)

We stayed in the penthouse and the room/view was absolutely amazing. It's a beautiful property. BUT I made the mistake of leaving 3 of my credit cards in a semi-secret compartment of my suitcase one day while we were out. All 3 cards I left in the room that day now have had fraudulent transactions attempted on them. The head maid wasn't the nicest to us and made us a bit uncomfortable while we were checking in. Now knowing they went through my suitcase and copied my card info would most likely keep us from staying with them again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Apr 25, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Amazing view of the cape and away from tourist

Place has amazing view. Its away from v&a waterfront so its not for everyone. Our concern was the bedsheets and towels. There were stains on the sheets and towel were old and worn. The manager was able to address our conerns the next day.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Mar 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic house, very friendly staff, perfect stay in Cape Town

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc Antonio

Feb 28, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing boutique hotel in Camps Bay!

Wonderful stay at Houghton view. The place is absolutely stunning with an immaculate finish. Amazing views and also great amenities. There are only 5 rooms so most of the time it feels like you have the place to yourself which is fantastic. Couldn’t recommend it enough!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

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Living Hotel Lions Eye Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

9.2/10

9.0/10

9.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella J

Stella J

10/10 Excellent

James

James

10/10 Excellent

Tashmia

Tashmia

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Luxurious Cape Town Stay

Sasha

10/10 Excellent

V

A truly excellent gem!