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Southern Sun Cape Sun

Property class: 4

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Aerial view
2 bars/lounges
Presidential Suite
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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23 Strand Street, 23, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Place, Greenmarket Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | City view

Double Room with Two Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • Mountain view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Southern Sun Cape Sun

Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli.
Southern Sun Cape Sun offers 368 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mangwanani. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Southern Sun Cape Sun. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Riempies
  • Valet parking and self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages at Mangwanani
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from Long Street and 10 minutes by foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre
Southern Sun Cape Sun offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Cape Sun. For a fee, parking is available.

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

Riempies - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 65 per day)
  • Secured valet parking on site (ZAR 95 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Riempies

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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
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 Cape Sun

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 65 per day
  • Secured valet parking fee: ZAR 95 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

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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Southern Sun Cape Sun Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego Gabriel

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nishkar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room is a little outdated. Furniture was broken. Tap in bathtub was broken/loose. Random dripping noises heard at night. Nice hotel but a little old and some work needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was wonderful. Great breakfast and clean rooms. My husband lost his wallet and was returned by housekeeping after we checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Camille

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were great, lovely view but bathroom is a bit outdated. Breakfasts was lovely. Location great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patience

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and the staff are friendly. The decor is dated and could do with being brought up to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abongwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Whitby

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wenley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Parking was a problem we park onthe other side of the rowd in a parking very daek and dangerous Breakfast was not as usual for us runners that go out early on race day the was nothing to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed 1 night for a big cycle event in Cape Town but they catered to us amazingly, 5 am breakfast pre ride , bike storage An older but grand hotel in central Cape Town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for central Cape Town location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahima

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ibironke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful and special thanks to Ahmad who went beyond service to help us. Also, the hotel mgmt team flexibility to extend breakfast time due to the busy periods. Much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Aboelmagd, Kingston

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The only advantage of this hotel is the people who are nice and polite.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ubogu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024