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The Lions Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse near Long Street

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Sundeck
Property entrance
Garden Rhino Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily English breakfast (ZAR 160 per person)
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
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  • Laundry
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  • Parking included
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  • Free WiFi
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Map
49 Kloof Nek Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationLong Street13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town International Convention Centre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain6 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)17 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

8/10 Good

The guesthouse is beautifully furnished and is in a great location.
May 19, 2018

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

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located near the beach, The Lions Guesthouse is in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain, while Two Oceans Aquarium and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. South African Museum and Planetarium and Sea Point Swimming Pool are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk
  • Long Street - 13 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 3 min drive
  • Woodstock Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rick’s Cafe Americain - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Our Local - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lions Guesthouse

Guesthouse located in Cape Town City Centre
Close to Long Street, The Lions Guesthouse provides an airport shuttle, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lions Guesthouse offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: ZAR 160 per person

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 160 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 370 per vehicle (one way)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Is The Lions Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lions Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lions Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lions Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Lions Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 370 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Lions Guesthouse located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Kloof Street and Long Street. Table Mountain National Park and Bree Street are also within 15 minutes.

The Lions Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacques, Cape town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice experience. Comfortable. Enjoyed room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Suraj, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, SA / UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Saman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best
Friendly staff and clean rooms. reccomended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guesthouse is beautifully furnished and is in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018