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Southern Sun Newlands

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants

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Property entrance
Interior entrance
Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Main Road, 7, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Place, Newlands Cricket Ground
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newlands Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room with Two Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Newlands stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Newlands hotel, you'll find Newlands Cricket Ground and Newlands Stadium. Kingsbury Hospital and Table Mountain National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newlands Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newlands Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cavendish Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 4 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪JC Brasserie | Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Newlands

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 2 restaurants
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 6728 square feet (625 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Southern Sun Newlands. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 6728 sq ft of conference space
  • 625 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Southern Sun Newlands offers 162 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Newlands

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1 percent tourism fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 4950199705

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Newlands Southern Sun
Newlands Sun
Southern Sun Newlands
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel
Sun Newlands
Sun Newlands Hotel
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel Cape Town
Southern Sun Newlands Cape Town
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel
Southern Sun Newlands Cape Town
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun Newlands to the airport?

Southern Sun Newlands is 11.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Newlands?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Newlands on May 29, 2026 start from $110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Southern Sun Newlands have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun Newlands offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 450 per person, one-way.

How close is Southern Sun Newlands to the beach?

This hotel is 9.7 mi (26-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 9.3 mi (23-min drive) from Milton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Newlands offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun Newlands, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 195 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Newlands?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Newlands?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Newlands?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Southern Sun Newlands have a pool?

Southern Sun Newlands does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Southern Sun Newlands have a restaurant?

Southern Sun Newlands is home to Newlands Cafe, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun Newlands have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun Newlands to downtown Cape Town?

Southern Sun Newlands is 4.4 mi away from Cape Town.

Southern Sun Newlands Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Phil

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, staff, cleaneness, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Craig, Edmonton

Staff were friendly. Rooms and gener
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in perfect condition and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was a very nice suprise as we did not expect it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Yes
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Hafiz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room breakfast good a solid 8 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Convenient location in city. We enjoyed our short stay as a family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

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

Convenient and comfortable

Convenient for Cape Town. Beautiful views of Table Mountain. Good breakfast as well and all in all a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm, CORONA DEL MAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff Great facilities Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuanfei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peace

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking on a Saturday night. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

What a gem of a hotel. Handy for the cricket ground and it was only about R150 for a Uber into the V&A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Francois

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Newlands stay

Fine for a short trip; somewhat overpriced for the standard relative to other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zahir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had 6 guys in total staying at your Hotel and they have all complained! I am shocked to see your rating is so high when we had 6 unhappy guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked in a bunch of employees into the Hotel for a client event close by and the feedback has been terrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was told by my CEO that this Hotel is terrible and he will never stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel Atta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience during our time
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

y b

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel.and rooms and bathrooms need renovation. No showet in room. And no tap mixers in baths
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024