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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

4.0 star property

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Atlantic View Deluxe Suite | View from room
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, streaming services

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Table Mountain
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 12 Apostles Deluxe Room

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

12 Apostles Deluxe Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden View Standard Room

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

Garden View Standard Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lion's Head Deluxe Room

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

Lion's Head Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Atlantic View Deluxe Suite

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

Atlantic View Deluxe Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

With a stay at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle in Cape Town (Camps Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. .This guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Table Mountain and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Long Street.
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What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Long Street - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Mowbray Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Cavendish - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Caprice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mantra Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zenzero - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Codfather - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Suburban guesthouse with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Sovn Experience+Lifestyle, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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 10:00 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 28 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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

Sovn Experience+Lifestyle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay and modern impression

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimla, London

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

Tony, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality from hosts, Jo, Tom And Masi with excellent breakfasts in a boutique hotel located conveniently overlooking Camps Bay. The whole place was very clean, and had a lovely pool situated in some lovely gardens. A must stay for a visit to the Cape Town area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little boutique hotel attentive staff

Great location in Camps Bay. This is a contemporary, clean, small hotel with a nice indoor-outdoor breakfast area. We were in the smallest - cheapest room because we booked very late. The room was perfect and room with its own private patio. This was great value for money. Breakfast was perfect and the service was faultless. The staff packed us a breakfast to go on our final morning as we needed to catch a very early flight. We didn't request this and it was a great unanticipated personal touch as we were checking out. The pool area is spacious and private with plenty of lounges - in the sun or under umbrellas. This was a perfect small boutique hotel for what we wanted and the staff could not have been more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Stylish, Spotless & Friendly - Go!

Perfect hospitality from people who clearly understand how to host. Jo and Masy made our stay very comfortable. Lots of great recommendations for things to do in Cape Town and the surrounds. The breakfasts are to die for, the place is spotless and stylish, the location is ideal. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018