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Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Lower Buitengracht, 1, Cape Town, WC, 8001
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 212 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Living room | TV

Suite

  • 442 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • 503 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Central Cape Town getaway .At this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Bree Street and Adderley Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thirty7 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fireman's Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

4-star spa hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

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

  • 537 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers 537 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

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 near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 625 per vehicle (one way)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 55 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront to the airport?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront is 12.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 625 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront to the beach?

This hotel is 4.4 mi (16-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 5 mi (17-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offer free breakfast?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 55 per day.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have a pool?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have a restaurant?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront is home to Yizani, which features international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront to downtown Cape Town?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront is 0.4 mi away from Cape Town.

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 290 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Olathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were very concerned about our safety!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a lovely clean hotel very close to V & A Waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with free shuttle bus to V and A mall. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in town, short walk to waterfront shopping and dining
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lettie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tarik

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

seyi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The walls were thin and could hear people showering next door! Kidd screaming and. Banging doors. The rooms and pillows smelt. I checked in nye so was really busy at reception, so I Called reception; No one answered. I resulted in sending an email but no one has responded 2 days later ! If I refused to pay I’m sure I would have heard something !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great as it is very close to V&A waterfront and free shuttle is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything!!! Right near waterfront shopping, food, markets and amazing views!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
staff were not always friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tshepo

Liked: Amenities
My stay was amazing. I enjoyed every second of it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, good facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendelyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024