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Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel with spa, near Cape Town Cruise Terminal

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Exterior
Suite | Living room | TV
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and international cuisine is served at Yizani, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Terrace

Room options

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room with Two Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Food Lover's Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Firemans Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and international cuisine is served at Yizani, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Hindi, Portuguese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 537 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (ZAR 55 per day)
    • Onsite garage
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Yizani - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 625 per vehicle (one way)

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs ZAR 55 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 55 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 625 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town and nearby?

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

Yes, Yizani offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town like?

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Long Street.

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Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great choice and service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff, very nice grounds, clean room and shuttle to Victoria Mall at the Waterfront. Buffer breakfast was fantastic with lots of selections. Would stay here again.
1-night trip

8/10

The location was great as it is very close to V&A waterfront and free shuttle is provided.
2-night trip

10/10

Nice hotel with good amenities
7-night trip

10/10

Great stay and easy to get to other places. The hotel is very quiet and peaceful and the staff are friendly and helpful.
3-night trip

10/10

The hotel was in a great location and was fanastic. Despite being only a 15 minute walk into the waterfront, there is a shuttle that can be used free of charge every hour. Drinks and food was very good and good pricing.
6-night trip

10/10

Central location, good facility.
3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel and super location
4-night trip

8/10

It was great with our family, will visit again
3-night trip

10/10

Everything!!! Right near waterfront shopping, food, markets and amazing views!
9-night trip

10/10

My stay was amazing. I enjoyed every second of it.
1-night trip

10/10

Great location near to the International Convention Center. Quieter than other hotels in the area.
5-night trip

10/10

Pleased with hotel, design and quality.
3-night trip

10/10

Well-equipped and very comfortable hotel with plenty of very helpful staff ready to assist with all requests. Breakfast was also great and rooms are large and comfortable.
3-night trip

8/10

The people are amazing and so friendly.
1-night trip

10/10

The hospitality.
4-night trip

10/10

Clean, friendly, room size and conditions beautiful. Restaurants just way too pricey , glad breakfast was included.
4-night trip

10/10

The staff were quite professional and màde us welcome.
8-night trip

10/10

We were very comfortable during our stay and had all our requests taken care of. It was convenient to take the shuttle to the V&A Waterfront and which we did a few times for both shopping and dining.
4-night trip

8/10

Whilst the hotel was geared more for business people the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Large bustling hotel just off Waterfront
4-night trip

6/10

too expensive for an average hotel
2-night trip

6/10

I stayed three nights at the hotel of work and some downtime. The hotel although well located has seen better days. The service makes up for this and it is a good hotel for short stays.
3-night trip

6/10

Just ok Warned that area is unsafe.
3-night trip

6/10

staff were not always friendly
2-night trip

10/10

The team were friendly and helpful
6-night trip

8/10

The breakfast and service is excellent! I just got off a cruise ship and my shower is smaller and there's no electric outlets in the bathroom. Its a good value and its a 20 minute walk to the V & A Waterfront
1-night trip