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Living Hotel Lions Eye

5.0 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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15 Houghton Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Table Mountain
    ‪7 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

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View

Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View | Bathroom

Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
  • Partial ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
  • Sea view
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, Sea View

Premier Suite, Sea View

Premier Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Mountain View | View from room

Superior Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, Mountain View

Luxury Suite, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at Living Hotel Lions Eye. Within steps you'll find Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Camps Bay Beach within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and concierge services. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Camps Bay hotel include Long Street and Table Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lions Head - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Long Street - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Table Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Living Hotel Lions Eye

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
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 food/drink 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
  • Food/drink 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 a safe. 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 fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, 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 a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
On-site 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. On-site 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 all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Living Hotel Lions Eye offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Yep, Living Hotel Lions Eye has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Yep, Living Hotel Lions Eye is a short 12-minute walk from Camps Bay Beach.

Does Living Hotel Lions Eye have a pool?

Living Hotel Lions Eye has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Living Hotel Lions Eye a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Living Hotel Lions Eye.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Living Hotel Lions Eye?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Living Hotel Lions Eye Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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