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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

4.0 star property
Upscale suburban guesthouse near Camps Bay Beach

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Atlantic View Deluxe Suite | Living room
Hair dryer, dressing gowns, heated floors, towels
Lobby
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Popular LocationCamps Bay Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationClifton Bay Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain7 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)28 min drive

Room options

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

12 Apostles Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Garden View Standard Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Lion's Head Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Sea View Deluxe Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Atlantic View Deluxe Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Camps Bay guest house include Long Street and Table Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 11 min walk
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Long Street - 7 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks Cavendish - 14 min walk
  • Hard Rock Cafe - 15 min walk
  • Cafe Caprice - 11 min walk
  • Mantra Cafe - 11 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 11 min walk

About this property

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Upscale suburban guesthouse near Camps Bay Beach
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 Sovn Experience+Lifestyle.

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

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 4 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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
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Gouverneur Cape Town
SOVN House Cape Town
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Sovn Experience Lifestyle Guesthouse Cape Town
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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 snorkelling.

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle have a pool?

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle has an outdoor pool.

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 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 noon. 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. 60 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breda

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

fleur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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