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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

4.0 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Atlantic View Deluxe Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sea View Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio

Sea View Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Lion's Head Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Garden View Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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12 Apostles Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sovn Experience

  • Ocean view
  • 380 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mountain view

Table Mountain Penthouse

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Lion's Peak Penthouse

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean View Penthouse

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cape Town

At Sovn Experience+Lifestyle you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain National Park. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Camps Bay guest house include Clifton Bay Beach and Long Street.
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What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maiden's Cove - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clifton 2nd Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Caprice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Codfather - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zenzero - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salsify at the Roundhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Sovn Experience+Lifestyle. A complete renovation of Sovn Experience+Lifestyle was completed in October 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 400 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 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 800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 400 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 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).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Gouverneur Guest House Cape Town
Gouverneur Guest House
Gouverneur Cape Town
SOVN House Cape Town
SOVN Cape Town
Sovn Experience Lifestyle Guesthouse Cape Town
Sovn Experience Lifestyle Guesthouse
Sovn Experience Lifestyle Cape Town
Sovn Experience Lifestyle
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Camps Bay
SOVN
Sovn Experience Lifestyle
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Cape Town
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Guesthouse
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

Yep, Sovn Experience+Lifestyle is a short 11-minute walk from Camps Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle have a pool?

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Sovn Experience+Lifestyle a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle.

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina-Iren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic wiev. Lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is insanely friendly , they will do everything to accommodate any requests. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to have a great room with a fab view from the living room and bathroom. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

Loved it

We had the most wonderful stay at SOVN. All the staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was the best. Will go again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay as part of our honeymoon! The staff is excellent and feels like the comfort of an old friends home. We stayed in the 12 A room and could see sunset and ocean from our room! Breakfast was delicious especially the homemade pastries. Loved the neighborhood and parking!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Friendly staff, good breakfast, and location

Incredibly friendly staff, spacious rooms and great location within camps bay. I was quite sick during my two night stay and the staff did everything to help and make sure I was looked after. The room itself is very clean and large. The location is a short 5 min drive to the main strip of camps bay. The breakfast was generous with fresh local ingredients. Would happily recommend this hotel for a nice stay in camps bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The penthouse has the most amazing views of both the Atlantic and the mountain. Tastefully decorated and furnished. The breakfast was delicate, varied and fulfilling. You don’t want to leave this place. I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, the team was helpful and the breakfast was fresh and delicate. The gardener should cut down bushes. The Lions head room will soon not have a view of the Lions head.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an exceptional experience here. The hotel was impeccably clean, which made our stay comfortable. The staff were lovely and always ready to assist with a smile, making us feel right at home. Another highlight was the ample parking available, which is a huge plus in this area. The views from the hotel were great, offering stunning vistas of the ocean and surrounding landscape. Although we didn’t get a chance to use the pool, it looked well-maintained. Overall, we highly recommend the Sovn for anyone looking to stay in Camps Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A gem in Camps Bay

Hospitality was really superb. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was perfect and the house stunning. The owners Jo and Tom were outstanding hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach nur Traumhaft. Super Essen, Service und wunderschöne Lage.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morten

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

Super nice B&B in Camps Bay

Amazing B&B - best ever. Very spacious, modern, clean, and to top it off super service from Jo and Tom (plus crew). Location is great as well. Can only recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing place! Johanne was so welcoming and helpful with local tips. And the breakfast was fantastic every morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard-Yann

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

La Guest-house la meilleure de Camps Bay

Cette Guest house est de loin la meilleure dans laquelle j’ai pu séjourner, et je voyage + de 200 jours /an. - L’emplacement est idéal sur Genova Avenue avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la plage de Camps Bay. Les couchers de soleils sont tout autant magnifiques depuis la chambre. - La chambre que nous avions réservé était particulièrement (très) grande, meublée dans le pure style nordique ce qui nous a convenu parfaitement. La salle de bain donnait sur la baie...prendre sa douche avec une vue pareille est paradisiaque. - Le petit déjeuner est quant à lui magique: fruits frais, produits locaux, pâtisserie différentes chaque matin et faites « maison », jus bio, bref le top...ce qui change des chaînes d’hotel ou c’est plus conventionnel. - Il faisait froid (25 degrés) donc nous n’avons pas testé la piscine qui au demeurant est propre, bien agencée et grande. - Ne pas hésiter à demander des conseils..ils se feront un plaisir de vous aider et bookeront pour vous les meilleurs endroits pour vos excursions. - Place de parking disponible à l’arrière de la maison pour la voiture, et sécurisé Enfin les propriétaires Tom et Jo, ainsi que l’ensemble de leur Staff, qui sont adorables. Jo prépare tout elle même pour le petit déjeuner et vous accompagnera tout au long de celui-ci. En résumé, cette Guest house est plus que recommendable et j’y retournerais bien entendu dès mon prochain voyage à Cape Town. Ne pas hésiter à appeler directement pour voir leur dispo.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Wonderful and highly recommended!

Highly recommend this lovely and chic hotel to anyone going to Cape Town! The aesthetic is clean and modern with vibrant colors but it still manages to feel warm and welcoming. The owners and staff were so lovely and made the most beautiful breakfast: fresh fruit and cheese platter, homemade banana nut muffin, yogurt, and a latte!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic boutique hotel in Camps Bay (Cape Town)

The hotel has only a few rooms and service is very personalized. Breakfast is fantastic! The location could not be better with amazing ocean views. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taeko

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

Amazing boutique guest house!!

It was an absolute delight to stay. The staff was excellent and breakfast was phenomenal!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良いホテル。最高の休暇になりました。 また、ケープタウンに行くときは、泊まりに行きたいと思っています。朝ごはんも美味しくて、ホテルのスタッフも最高でした。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, beautiful hotel, very nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jo greeted us like we were long Lindt friends & showed us to our stunning room. The views of the sea & the mountain were so good that just soaking them in was out favourite part of the day. The rooms had a beautiful Scandinavian style and expertly decorated. The beach was a short walk away. It was worth staying here for the breakfast alone. The variety and attention to detail was impressive. I am gluten free and was spoilt for choice. The highlight of breakfast is the freshly home baked pastries/muffins every morning. We visited the One&Only during our stay & my husband said he preferred Sovn, for the privacy, views, location & personal touch. Jo could easily co-ordinate everything a travel guide could, taking into account the weather & personal preferences. She lived onsite & was literally contactable 24/7, which made us feel very safe. We didn’t get to use the swimming pool but it looked very inviting & so did the outside terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage und wunderbarer Ausblick auf das Meer, wunderbarer Außenpool mit hochwertigen Sonnenliegen, Frühstück unglaublich und Service herzlich und kompetent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel. Away from the criwd but still walking distance to camp’s bay beach. Amazing view from our bedroom and great balcony! The staffs were very helpful and friendly and gave great recommendations on where to go and which restaurants to try. Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019