8040, Western Cape, Cape Town, 15 Houghton Drive, Camps Bay
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 Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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
Luxury hotel revitalized in 2023 and located near Camps Bay Beach
At Living Hotel Lions Eye, you can look forward to an airport shuttle, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and a beach shuttle. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Coffee/tea in the lobby, beach towels, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathrooms with heated floors and designer toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and communal kitchens
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite 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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Living Hotel Lions Eye have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Living Hotel Lions Eye pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Living Hotel Lions Eye?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Living Hotel Lions Eye?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Living Hotel Lions Eye?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Living Hotel Lions Eye provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.
Where is Living Hotel Lions Eye located?
Located in Camps Bay, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Camps Bay Beach. Maiden's Cove and Table Mountain National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Living Hotel Lions Eye Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 94 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 94 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews
2 - Terrible
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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
Dec 22, 2024
Excellent hotel - luxurious
James
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stella J
Oct 13, 2024
The hotel is amazing, friendly staff.
Stella J
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tashmia
Jun 13, 2024
Loved this boutique hotel, staff were genuinely friendly, breakfast room decor was gorgeous and the breakfast itself was beautiful & delicious.
Loved my stay.
Tashmia
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sasha
Sep 20, 2023
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.
Sasha
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jaswinder Sonia
Apr 17, 2024
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.
The hotel is closed and do not answer the phone or emails
Patricio
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Fidelis
Jun 30, 2020
Nice place I love it
Fidelis
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Eltom
Mar 23, 2020
Superb guest house
Amazing place
Eltom
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Graeme
Feb 24, 2020
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.
Graeme
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ulf
Feb 17, 2020
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
Ulf
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 25, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Phillip
Nov 11, 2019
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.
Phillip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Shane
Nov 2, 2019
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.
Shane
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 26, 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Natalie
Sep 23, 2019
Simply Lovely
So delightful - a great crew making me feel welcome.
Natalie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Aline, Ruhrgebiet
Sep 22, 2019
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!
Aline
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 27, 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 23, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 19, 2019
The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Breathtaking views, stunning rooms and fantastic staff. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 3, 2019
Einzigartige Ausblicke und Räumlichkeiten! Auch der Service und das Frühstück waren TOP!