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The Lions Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Long Street

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Interior detail
The Buffalo Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, electric kettle
The Lion Room | Room amenity
Garden Whale Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Garden Rhino Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Garden Rhino Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Whale Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Garden Whale Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Lion Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Lion Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Elephant Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Elephant Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 11.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

The Buffalo Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Leopard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Leopard Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
49 Kloof Nek Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 17 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Power and the Glory - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lions Guesthouse

The Lions Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town Cruise Terminal are just a 5-minute drive away.

Languages

English, Xhosa

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (7 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 160 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 370 per vehicle (one way)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Lions Guesthouse House Cape Town
Lions Guesthouse Cape Town
The Lions Guesthouse Cape Town
The Lions Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Lions Guesthouse Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Lions Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Lions Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Lions Guesthouse?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 370 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lions Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Lions Guesthouse?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Lions Guesthouse and nearby?
The Lions Guesthouse has a garden.
What's the area around The Lions Guesthouse like?
The Lions Guesthouse is a short 13-minute walk from Long Street and 5 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.

The Lions Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Lonely lodge
The rooms are occupied in the main by guests - in the evenings, & no-one is physically available for any query. Parking area should be fenced off and gated to protect the vehicles. Service is OK.
SN, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice experience. Comfortable. Enjoyed room upgrade
Jacques, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
Tommy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, good value and ideally situated
We were made to feel very welcome at The Lions. The room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was delicious and plentiful to the point that we didn’t need food again until dinner. There were complimentary cakes, sweets and port available in the common areas and a cozy lounge. We could see Table Mountain from the garden which no doubt we would have used a lot more if the weather had been better. We were really well placed to get into the city which you can easily do by bus, Uber (for about 30-40ZAR) or you can walk down in about 30 minutes. Marietta and the whole team were really helpful, regularly checking if the cable car was open for us and suggesting trips we could do. There are also a good number of restaurants and handy shops nearby. We’d definitely recommend Robben Island and Victoria and Alfred Waterfront as must dos. If you’re visiting Cape Town, we’d thoroughly recommend The Lions as a base, it’s perfectly situated and good value. #thenaughtonnomads
Judith, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and welcoming
Beautifully decorated and clean. The cleaning lady even packed away my clothes which I didn't expect. Lovely area, very quiet and safe. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Beautiful mountain views.
Sara-Jane, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasant stay
A pleasant stay with nice, friendly staff. We had the leopard room with a part view of the table mountain which looked lovely in the mornings. We loved the way the common rooms of the guesthouse were setup. The warmness of the staff was an added bonus. The breakfast made by Mariette was lovely. It is located in a safe neighborhood and close-by to the Table mountain. Although, they're in process of renovating their boundary wall and backside garden, it didn't really affect our stay. Although, it took some getting used to regarding the wooden floors which made creaking noise whenever anyone walked but then that's normal for a wooden floor, I suppose. Overall, a nice place with great hospitality by the staff.
Suraj, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is friendly and helpful, the room quiet (though the street on which the guesthouse is situated is quite busy). I enjoyed my short stay.
Andre, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best
Friendly staff and clean rooms. reccomended.
Saman, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The guesthouse is beautifully furnished and is in a great location.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful
Great place to stay. People were so friendly and accommodating. I kept miscalculating when I'd want breakfast and they just went with whenever I showed up. Called me cabs (even gave me a ride once). Perfect location to climb Table Mountain and Lion's Head. And those breakfasts were amazing -- delicious and substantial -- well worth the money. Lovely back yard to relax in, too.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chick and clean place to stay
This is a family business, but I do believe that they treat their guest as one of their family members as well. the hotel and rooms are clean inch by inch. friendly staff , easy access to many things in the area. good beautiful garden with mountain view very happy with my stay. will stay here again. definitely recommended.
Saman, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Customer Service, Lodging and Location
The Lions Guesthouse was a fabulous place to stay. The staff is warm, welcoming and eager to ensure you have a great time. They are very helpful assisting with transport, tours and giving recommendations and booking tours. The breakfast was delicious, and plated beautifully. The garden in the back is lovely for some quiet time and taking in the sun. The rooms were very clean and nicely decorated. The location is great, one block from the popular and trendy Kloof Street, with many great restaurants in 2-10 minutes walking distance (Black Sheep, Manna Epicure, Cafe Paradiso and Kloof Street House). It's also only a 20 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront. Table Mountain and Lions Head are only a short drive away and visible from the property. I cannot say enough great things about this place. I highly recommend The Lions and will definitely return.
Jessica, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great value!
We only stayed one night at the lions guest house, but we could have stayed many more. The rooms are well equipped and the bed is super comfortable. The bath is new and has a nice bathtub which will be an awesome attribute for when the water situation in Cape Town improves. The place furthermore as a really cozy garden and very friendly and helpful staff!
Camilla Bruhn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience
Our experience in this beautifully decorated guesthouse was truly lovely. We loved our leopard room with views of Table Mountain (big selling point for us to book this place) and the cosy feeling of the guesthouse and the team. We booked last second with the request for a very late check in which was accommodated following very prompt communication via email. The team upon request also organised pick up from the airport which was perfect as we arrived so late. We had breakfast once during our stay which was delicious. Antony communicated daily via email giving recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed during our stay which gave us extra sense of security as this was our first time in Cape Town. We loved our stay and will definitely stay here again if we visit Cape Town at some point. Thanks so much for making the beginning of our Christmas holidays so special team!
D&A, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel
Nice hotel. Was like a bed and breakfast. Only thing is that I had to keep track of a lot of keys and the access to the rooms was through the back. The owner, Tony was nice and they give you a keychain when you check out.
Tonye, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Room with a view of Table Mountain.
Anthony is a great host. The house and our room were very clean and comfortable. Our room had a good view of Table Mountain. There are Good restaurants and cafes close to Lions house. There was construction on the parking area during our stay, but the work did not affect our visit. I highly recommend Lions Guest House.
Lidia, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

just check the window blind ....metal frame bangs against the wall if the window is open.....noisy
Dale, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing area, clean place and excellent service
The owner and staff were amazing! They have helped us to enjoy our stay at Cape Town a lot. The area is perfect and easy to park, so we didn´t have to pay anything extra. Antony expended sometime with us for giving recommendations for the whole family. We are looking forward to coming back and stay at one of the Lion Hotel properties again.
Jaquelinne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay and Excellent staff
Greeted by the owner Antony, very hospitable to any requeat i had and friendly staff! i felt at home and i would definately stay again! Thanks for a great stay!
Hester, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home.
We were welcomed by a very friendly and accommodating person who settled us in. Afternoon.complimentary drink and cake was delicious. Quiet picnic in the garden terrace before our afternoon nap. We went to Gate 69 at the Purple Palace in Bree street. The Lions was conveniently located with a R24 Uber ride to the venue. We'll definitely book there again if we stay in CT for the night. Thanks to a wonderful host, super shpwerz comfortable bed....we had a really lovely stay.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
Really nice ambiance and wonderful welcome, very accommodating. Beautiful spacious room with tasteful decoration.
Stacy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review