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Southern Sun Cape Sun

4.0 star property

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Aerial view
Presidential Suite
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Lobby

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | City view

Double Room with Two Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • Mountain view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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:

  • 1.00 percent destination 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

Southern Cape Sun
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Sun Sun Hotel Southern Cape
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Southern Sun Cape Sun Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abinye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel with amazing views 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

The staff were very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Camille

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abongwa

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

6/10 Okay

Nishkar

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a variety of food choices and their food is tasty. The rooms are very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

CHARLES RUDZANI

Liked: Amenities
The hotel service from the staff was great, the hotel was very clean , and the condition of the hotel was satisfactory
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helped us find local tours in Cape Town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorcas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The hotel has great ambiance and great location for walking around the markets and Long Street. Very comfortable rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aboelmagd

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

8/10 Good

Julia

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicolas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros - Shuttle to and from the V&A Waterfront - Location is in the heart of the city - Friendly Staff - Nice Views - Comfortable beds Cons - Cleanliness of the room was sub par for a 4 star hotel. (Oily hand marks on walls and furniture, moldy shower mat, residue and dirt stains on tub and sink areas, dirty vents.) - Limited options for food and quality of food is sub par. Better to eat at a restaurant by the V&A. - Charged CAD130 to have checkout 3 hours later. Was also given 2 different amounts and it was a note left on file, not a hotel charge. - No shuttle service to the airport. Overall, it’s an alright place to sleep at night, but would not consider this to be a 4 star hotel, 2 and a half at best. Would not stay at it again though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

satisfied

excellent staff, room and breakfast
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

We received excellent service highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ubogu

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

8/10 Good

Sallyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Happy holidays

We stayed 1 night stay at the hotel. It was clean and the staff are helpful and friendly. The only downside was there was insufficient parking and we had to leave the car somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ibironke

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our one-week stay at the hotel. The staff was amazing! A key misgiving was lack of a positive response when we requested for shuttle service to pick us up on arrival from the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant, but a bit outdated

Great location, I had everything that I needed. The staff were friendly and helpful. It would be better if the Southern Sun did a major re-vamp to the rooms as the fittings are a bit outdated. But overall, a pleasant stay was had.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is about 20 mins from CPT. It's downtown so it's walkable although not recommended for women to walk alone at night. It was about 10 minutes from Waterfront. The hotel is excellent 5 stars. The free breakfast is very hearty -- hard to believe it's free! The staff was wonderful and I loved the ambiance!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arvind

Hotel is good, but wifi is horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a suite facing Table mountain. That view was spectacular. The suite was spacious, clean and well maintained. The bed was very comfortable and amenities worked well. Great breakfast selection. The only downside— wifi on the higher floors was not consistent -/ tough for business travelers . If that was better 5 stars. It really is in a convenient spot in the heart of Capetown. You can walk anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024