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The Lions Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Long Street

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Mountain view
Garden Rhino Room | Exterior
Daily English breakfast (ZAR 160 per person)
The Leopard Room | View from room
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Garden Rhino Room

Highlights

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

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

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

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

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

The Lion Room

Highlights

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

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

The Elephant Room

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

The Leopard Room

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

Getting around

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

About this property

The Lions Guesthouse

Guest house near Long Street
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Lions Guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lions Guesthouse feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 160 per person

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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?

Checkout 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. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Table Mountain National Park are also within 10 minutes.

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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

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne Frellumstad

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

Cozy guesthouse in town

Very cozy place, it's right in the city and close to everything. The service was super, and there's always a glass of wine within reach if you want one, and also some snacks. The breakfast is also great (cafe standard), even though its not included. I had a great time at the guesthouse! If you're more than one person, choose a deluxe room as those rooms are bigger. I would definitely recommended this place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Nach einer schlafosen Nacht gewechselt

Das Guesthaus liegt an einer verkehrsstarken Strasse. Habe während meiner Afrikareise noch nie so wenig wie dort geschlafen. Das Rhino-Zimmer liegt direkt unter der Küche. Ab 6.00 Uhr wird dort fleissig das Frühstück zubereitet, weshalb schlafen nicht mehr möglich ist. Die niedere Deckenhöhe ist auch gewöhnungsbedürftig, schaut nach einem umgebauten Keller aus. Der Besitzer war zwar sehr nett, aber wir mussten uns mehrmals begründen, wieso wir ohne Frühstück gebucht haben. Das nervte. Wir haben dann nach einer schlaflosen Nacht in eine andere, zwar doppelt so teure, Unterkunft gewechselt.
Stayed 1 night 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

Keila, Brasil

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

Confortável, limpo e bem localizado!

O hotel é muito aconchegante, a equipe foi muito bacana e nossa estadia foi ótima!
Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Alerrandro L

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

Estadia perfeita.

Foi uma grata surpresa. A localização e o pessoal são perfeitos. Definitivamente voltarei a me hospedar aqui quando voltar a Cidade do Cabo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthias , Düsseldorf

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

Zentral und gemütlich

Tolle Übernachtungsmöglichkeit, Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Sogar eine Parkmöglichkeit vor der Garage wurde mir angeboten.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Saman

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Toronto, ON

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

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Camilla Bruhn

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

D&A, UK

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Tonye, NJ

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Clemens, München

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

Klein und fein

Sehr nettes Guest House in super Laage! Wir waren für 5 Nächte dort und haben es sehr genossen. Die Sauberkeit ist hervorragend, die Größe und Ausstattung des Zimmers sehr gut. Das Frühstück war nicht nur viel, sondern auch mit viel Liebe zubereitet und sehr lecker. Darüber hinaus gab es zu jeder Zeit kalte Getränke und Snacks. Die Lage an der Hauptstraße lässt leider kein Schlafen bei offenem Fenster zu. Mit AC ging es aber sehr gut. Parken ging problemlos direkt vor der Tür.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017