• City view
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

This hotel is located in the centre of Cape Town, just over 500m from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and around 7km from Clifton Beach. It also features a fitness centre and a splash pool. All of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms at the Southern Sun Cape Sun feature views of either Table Mountain, Robben Island, or Table Bay. Each has an antique-style décor and an en suite with a bath and shower. A buffet breakfast is served daily, with lunch and dinner available at Riempies Restaurant. The cuisine combines the modern and traditional and reflects the region’s Cape Dutch heritage. Guests can also relax at Le Bar and Lounge which is situated in the hotel lobby. The hotel is located a 12-minute walk from The Company Gardens, while the Green Market Square can be reached within a 4-minute walk. Guests can try one of the golf clubs in the region, including Rondebosch Golf Club just 10km away. The Cape Town International Convention Center is 10 minutes’ walk away, and the Cape Town International Airport is 20km from the Southern Sun.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mohamed
    South Africa South Africa
    It was exceptionally clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Although we've stayed in lodges and B&B's in the past, this was my daughter and her mom's first ever hotel stay and breakfast room experience - I'm happy that it was...
  • Fiona
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff, the location, the rooms, the views and the breakfast
  • Rossouw
    South Africa South Africa
    Good service,comfortable beds,excellent views and good breakfast.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riempies
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern

Facilities of Southern Sun Cape Sun
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Southern Sun Cape Sun takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Southern Sun Cape Sun accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Southern Sun Cape Sun in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Southern Sun Cape Sun

  • Room options at Southern Sun Cape Sun include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun has 1 restaurant:

    • Riempies

  • Guests staying at Southern Sun Cape Sun can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at Southern Sun Cape Sun is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Southern Sun Cape Sun may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun is 500 yards from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.