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Living Hotel Lions Eye

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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15 Houghton Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Clifton 2nd Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 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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Exterior

Taj Cape Town

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1001)
The price is €280
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Taj Cape Town

About this property

Living Hotel Lions Eye

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

During your stay at Living Hotel Lions Eye, you'll be within walking distance of Camps Bay Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include free grocery shopping service, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Camps Bay Beach and 6 minutes from Clifton Bay Beach
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
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.

A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Free food shopping service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – June 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

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
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Living Hotel Lions Eye offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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. 76 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is amazing, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tashmia

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Sonia, Brampton

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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