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Living Hotel Lions Eye

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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A modern hallway with large windows, a wooden wall, and a table with lamps.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the city.
A modern building with a pool area featuring lounge chairs and a glass balustrade overlooking the sea.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $439
$381 nightly
$439 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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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.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Honeymoon Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 808 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, Sea View

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

Executive Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, Mountain View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Suite, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Mountain View

A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and pink pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Luxury Suite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Suite, Sea View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with green cushions.

Premier Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Suite, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at Living Hotel Lions Eye in Cape Town (Camps Bay), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Camps Bay Beach and 7 minutes from Table Mountain. .This beach hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Table Mountain National Park.

What's nearby

  • Theatre on the Bay - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪vida e caffe - ‬7 min drive
  • Table Mountain Café
  • ‪Zenzero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Living Hotel Lions Eye

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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - June 2023

Room amenities

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

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
  • Ice maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
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. 79 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 96 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Tashmia

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

V

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Sonia

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Dervla

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

2/10 Terrible

Patricio

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 review

8/10 Good

Fidelis

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

10/10 Excellent

Eltom

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

Superb guest house

Amazing place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

6/10 Okay

Phillip

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aline

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Marc Antonio

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