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Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lower Buitengracht, 1, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room

Executive Room

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

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Suite

Suite

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

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About this property

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers 537 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Yizani
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, manicures and pedicures, or facials at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Long Street
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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. Event space at this hotel measures 1087 square feet (101 square meters) and includes conference space. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Yizani - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Yizani

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,087 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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
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 Town Waterfront

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.
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

  • 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.
  • 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

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Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 308 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to waterfront and good Spa services
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ridwaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff were good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and super location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sinclair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great with our family, will visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alka

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oluwagbemiga

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

Great Stay

Great stay and easy to get to other places. The hotel is very quiet and peaceful and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent city centre hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleased with hotel, design and quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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
Verified

8/10 Good

john

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

Nice hotel near to V&A Waterfront

A relaxing atmosphere hotel run well can well recommend it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo Homero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near to the International Convention Center. Quieter than other hotels in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Great hotel with a central location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for business travel

Great hotel. Great staff. Great location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lerato

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

Wonderful stay.

Good service overall.We were very happy with our stay.Good value for money accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fhatuwani

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

Hotel Magnificent

It was amazing, we really enjoyed and we definitely gonna use hotel.com in future
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

Very solid hotel

Very solid hotel--comfortable, clean, decent service, good value. Pretty similar to staying in a 4 star hotel in the US or Europe. Excellent location as a base for sightseeing.