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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle
4.0 star property

Upscale suburban guesthouse near Camps Bay Beach

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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Sun deck
Free daily buffet breakfast
Atlantic View Deluxe Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, dressing gowns, heated floors, towels
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Overview of Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Cape Town by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Cape Town by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Popular LocationTrattoria Maranello9 min walk
  • Popular LocationKoeberg Station21 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalt River Station22 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)29 min drive
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Room options

12 Apostles Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 376 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Garden View Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Lion's Head Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Sea View Deluxe Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Atlantic View Deluxe Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle is located in Camps Bay, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is in the suburbs and near the beach. Two Oceans Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. South African Museum and Planetarium and Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre are also worth visiting.

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 guest house located in Camps Bay
Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach are located near Sovn Experience+Lifestyle, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and outdoor furniture
  • Beach umbrellas, beach towels and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and baths or showers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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–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
  • Pool loungers
  • 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

  • 40-inch 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sovn Experience+Lifestyle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 4 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 600 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sovn Experience+Lifestyle located?

Located in Camps Bay, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain National Park. Maiden's Cove and Clifton Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 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

General hotel information

Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Address
27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
Location
Cape Town