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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

4.0 star property
Travelers find their rhythm at this Camps Bay retreat with an outdoor pool, scenic beach views, and attentive staff providing umbrellas for perfect days.

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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle in Camps Bay offers a hearty breakfast buffet each morning. Guests enjoy a sunny terrace, garden, and outdoor pool. Near Clifton Bay Beach, perfect for exploring with bike rentals. WiFi keeps you connected, and multilingual staff are ready to assist.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$776
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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Atlantic View Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
  • Ocean view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea View Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio

Sea View Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Garden View Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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12 Apostles Deluxe Room | View from room

12 Apostles Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sovn Experience | Exterior

Sovn Experience

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Ocean view
  • 380 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Single Bed

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Mountain view

Table Mountain Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Lion's Peak Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Ocean View Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Camps Bay, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Sovn Experience+Lifestyle is near the airport and on the boardwalk. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Iziko South African Museum and Cape Town Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain climbing. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town
    Camps Bay Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • This tidal pool at the north end of Camps Bay main beach is the perfect spot to watch the sun sink while the "Table Cloth" rolls over Table Mountain National Park #GoldenHour #CampsBay #SouthAfrica #CapeTown
    Maiden's Cove
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a coastal town and a beach
    Clifton Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Theatre on the Bay
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Zenzero
    15 min walk
  • Mantra Cafe
    11 min walk
  • Cafe Caprice
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk
  • Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town
    15 min walk

About this property

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Upscale guest house remodelled in 2025 and located near Camps Bay Beach
Close to Clifton Bay Beach, Sovn Experience+Lifestyle provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vegetable garden and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and luggage storage
  • Beach towels, beach umbrellas and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Digital channels, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses 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

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
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

Does Sovn Experience+Lifestyle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

As of 3 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$776.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sovn Experience+Lifestyle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle?

There is free parking nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM for a fee of ZAR 400.

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 800 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).

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Reviews

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

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

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

Marc

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimla, London

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles was super super ...goeie ligging... mooi verblijf... lekker eten
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019