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Living Hotel Lions Eye Camps Bay

Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa · Five-star boutique hotel · Compare Expedia rooms

★ 9.4/10 Expedia guest rating96 verified reviewsOutdoor pool

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A five-star Camps Bay boutique hotel aimed at guests who want sea and mountain views, a small luxury atmosphere, breakfast and pool downtime without choosing a large beachfront resort.

Why it made the Camps Bay shortlist

9.4/10 Expedia guest rating from 96 reviews
Five-star boutique positioning
Outdoor pool with sun loungers
Sea and mountain-view room options

Current offers

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Rating: ★ 9.4/10Reviews: 96Location: Camps BayBest for: Couples, boutique luxury

Staycation Africa verdict

A smaller five-star option for travelers who want scenery and personal scale rather than the full beachfront-resort experience

Living Hotel Lions Eye fits naturally between POD and the hillside guesthouses. Expedia highlights broad Camps Bay views, breakfast and a pool, while the five-star classification gives it a more polished positioning than many smaller B&Bs.

It is strongest for couples and special occasions where the room outlook and atmosphere matter more than having multiple restaurants, a large spa complex or direct beachfront frontage.

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Best for

Who should choose Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Couples: especially for a quiet luxury weekend.

View-first stays: room categories with sea or mountain outlooks are central to the appeal.

Small-hotel travelers: better fit than a major resort if intimacy matters.

Pool, breakfast and rooms

Outdoor poolSun loungers and the Camps Bay setting make it a key downtime feature.

BreakfastExpedia highlights breakfast as part of the property's guest experience.

View-led roomsSea and mountain views are a major reason to compare categories carefully.

How we would book it

Compare a sea-view category with POD, Atlanticview and Sea Star Rocks. If the price is close to The Marly, decide whether you prefer Lions Eye's quieter scale or The Marly's rooftop, spa and beachfront restaurant access.

Why we'd book it

Strong 9.4/10 rating.
Five-star boutique scale.
Pool and breakfast.
Strong sea and mountain-view positioning.

Trade-offs

Smaller facility set than the larger luxury hotels.
Not the strongest option for guests wanting a walk-out beachfront resort.
Room view should be confirmed rather than assumed.

Alternatives in Camps Bay

POD Camps BayChoose it for high-rated five-star design closer to the beach.AtlanticviewBetter for adults-only privacy and two heated infinity pools.Sea Star RocksAnother view-led smaller property with a hot tub and spa services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Expedia rating for Living Hotel Lions Eye?

Expedia showed 9.4/10 from 96 reviews when checked in September 2026.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes. Expedia lists an outdoor pool.

Is it a five-star hotel?

Yes. Expedia currently classifies Living Hotel Lions Eye as a five-star property.

Is it good for couples?

Yes. Boutique scale, views and pool downtime make couples one of the clearest use cases.

Does it have sea-view rooms?

Yes, sea and mountain views are highlighted in the current Expedia information, but verify the exact room category before booking.

Hotel class, amenities, view positioning, Expedia guest rating and review count were checked against Expedia in September 2026.

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