27 Geneva Drive, Camps Bay, 8040 Cape Town, South Africa
#5 of 439 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 107 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 April 2024
El
United Arab EmiratesWould be nice to have a gym for stormy days :)
Brilliant staff, super helpful, pleasant and caring.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Jeremy
Germany-
We spent a week at the Sovn Experience+Lifestyle and had such an amazing time. Our room was very comfy and clean, the breakfast was exceptionally good with a lot of different options, but the best thing of our stay was the staff. Everyone was so friendly and professional. They also did their best to give us great tips for the surrounding area. We will definitely come back!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomWe weren't sure what to expect, however we were pleasantly surprised. We were met by some of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. They were so excited to show us our room which was amazing; the balcony had a beautiful sea view, and a few steps led us down to a beautifully secluded swimmung pool.The room itself had a separate sitting room and study, and a beautiful bathroom. As well as being spotlessly clean, the room was well looked after every day. Breakfast was an array of fresh fruits and freshly baked caked, along with Hams, cheese, breads and spreads. Egg options were also available, and although I did not try the omelette but was reliably informed by my partner that they were beautifully cooked. From the map, the hotel looks to be quite a way from Camps Bay, however we found it was only 5/6 minutes down to Camps Bay and about 10 back up. The hotel is then only a 15 minute uber from Cape Town, and there is also a bus stop just outside Our stay here was exceptional and I would highly recommend it to anyone staying in the Camps Bay / Cape Town region. We will happily stay here again!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
John
United KingdomN/A
Breakfast was fabulous. Wonderful place to stay in Camps Bay The staff were lovely led by the efficient and professional Masi who was always smiling. 10 out of 10
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing! It was perfect! Everything was excellent Thank you
Beautifully presented boutique hotel offering excellent accommodation and breakfast with lovely rooms and a great pool. Its a short Uber down (hill!) to the vibrant seafront of Camps Bay. Perfect!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Ralph
GermanySuper Location in Camps Bay. You can trust absolutely the pictures you see. What you cannot see but what you will experience is the total dedication of the staff to give you great time. Very helpful, very good support for tours etc. fantastic breakfast with lots of fruit and daily self baked (with love!) cake.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Fortassin
FranceHello, I would like to translate the text below into English: "Excellent stay, everyone is very attentive and exceptionally kind. We received great advice on visits and restaurant recommendations. I highly recommend it."
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Kristy
United KingdomThis is my go to hotel in Cape town. The staff are wonderful, you feel like you're with family only in the most incredible home and location in the world! The garden and pool are are magnificent, the breakfasts and baked good absolutely delicious, the rooms - palatial and chic. I honestly cannot recommend Sovn highly enough.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
George
SwedenStunning views, delicious breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Christopher
United KingdomMasi and his team are so friendly and welcoming and could not do enough for us. We highly recommend this place to stay if you want to feel safe and at home
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Lisard
SpainOutstanding suite with astonishing views over Camps Bay, Lion’s head and Table Mountain. Breakfast was delicious and the pool area was very clean and well looked after. From the friendly staff there, special thanks to Masi, who played a key role to make the stay there unforgettable (great tips, friendly and happy to adjust to serve breakfast at 7 am in our room). Parking was very handy as well as it is recommended to get there by car. We hope to visit Søvn again in the future!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Florian
GermanyNothing. All perfect.
Great accommodation with an excellent location. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great. The rooms were very spacious and clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
George
SpainNothing - it was great.
- Great Camps Bay location - Lovely staff team and excellent service - Super clean, charming decor - Delicious breakfast - Secure parking - Massive rooms with a terrace - Reasonable price for Camps Bay - Boutique feel and only a few rooms
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Irene
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful large rooms, friendly and welcoming hosts and wonderful breakfasts.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Suzanne
United KingdomStaff were exceptionally friendly, always on hand to give advice of where to visit . Breakfast was wonderful , an abundance of fresh food and homemade baked goods .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Jürgen
GermanyA room to sit in the evening with an honesty bar would have been great.
We enjoyed the location and the excellent breakfast. Staff was very service oriented and helpful with hints on what to do in Cape Town or Camps Bay.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Catherine
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Great location in short distance of the sea front and restaurants. Our room was large room, confortable bed, views of table mountain and the ocean. Great bathroom with nice products and soft towels. Beautiful pool, excellent breakfast. The staff is very friendly and so helpful, they went out of their way to accommodate our requests. A great two days to end our trip to South Africa.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Tobias
SwitzerlandEverything about our stay at Sovn was perfect. The guest house itself is stunning with very nice rooms and swimming pool area. It is easily found and accessible by car. However what made our stay truly great was the service we received from Zintle and Masi and their team. They spent a lot of time providing us information on activities, trips and restaurants. In general, whenever we had a question they were present and helped us. Moreover the breakfast and the home made cakes were amazing! We really felt welcomed and comfortable, thank you Zintle and Masi once again! We will come to visit you again when we have the chance to return to Cape Town!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Philip
NetherlandsNothing
Nice hotel, friendly and helpful manager!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Anke
NetherlandsNothing
I would definitely recommend this beautiful accommodation to everyone who visits Cape Town. The location is perfect, it's in Camps Bay with a lot of restaurants near by. The rooms are amazing, very nice and very clean. The staff is excellent! Special thanks to Zee who made our stay wonderful, made us feel 'at home' and gave us some nice recommendations. The breakfast is delicious! Next time we visit Cape Town, we will book again at Sovn Experience+Lifestyle.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Sarah
United KingdomExceptional experience and stay at Sovn. Staff were a joy!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Treesy
United KingdomWe had such a wonderful stay. The welcome we received from Zintle was exceptional. She is such a kind and caring host who went out of her way to make sure we were happy. Even helping me instal uber on my iPhone. The room was impeccable and breakfasts were delicious. Couldn't wish for a better place to stay. Highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Markwinchester
United Kingdomparking a little tight with a large car, but very secure.
Very helpful staff, giving good recommendations for the day's activities and evening dining. Excellent breakfast, very comfy bed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Thomas
AustriaEverything was perfect, especially the staff!
Stayed in August 2023
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