Leeuwenzee Guesthouse in Cape Town

Leeuwenzee Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV, and kitchenettes. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the ocean or Lion's Head. Each room includes a hairdryer and basic toiletries. Guests can use the free 24-hour coffee machine in the reception area.

A cooked breakfast is available each morning for ZAR 150, including eggs, bacon, mushrooms, and tomatoes. The kitchenettes in the rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, and induction cooker. For lunch and dinner, guests can walk 5 minutes downhill to Main Road, which has restaurants like Fat Cactus and the Mojo indoor food market.

The guesthouse has an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can borrow board games from the common lounge, where there are also books and magazines about South Africa. Canoeing and bicycle rental are available nearby. For golf, there is a course within a short drive.

Leeuwenzee is a 10-minute walk from the Sea Point Promenade and a 10-minute drive from the V & A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium. Cape Town International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The guesthouse is on a steep hill, so walking back may be a challenge. Uber rides are an easy way to get around. Two Hop-on, Hop-off bus stops are near the guesthouse.

The owner Jeanette and her team are available at the 24-hour reception. They offer airport shuttle service to the airport, car rentals, and laundry service for a reasonable fee. The guesthouse has 7 free, unassigned parking bays on-site. Security features include CCTV, a safety deposit box, and code-locked doors.