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Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, 5-minute walk to Long Street

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Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street, Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Yizani, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Lower Buitengracht, 1, Cape Town, WC, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Upscale hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Near Long Street, Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Yizani, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 537 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and electric kettles

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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)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Yizani

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 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

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Self-parking is available for ZAR 55 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 625 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bree Street, Cape Town International Convention Centre, and Long Street. Adderley Street and Greenmarket Square are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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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

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

Michael

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jue-chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. But difficult to cross street
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for business travel

Great hotel. Great staff. Great location.

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.

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Tzipora

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

Nice hotel

Very nice hotel. Quiet and close to the water front mall. Good breakfast