Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

4 stars
Lower Buitengracht, 1, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
+27 214 094 000
8.2
Very good
based on 1425 reviews
1,425 reviews
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Fri 8/5
1 room, 2 guests
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Standard Room
£110
Double room
£128
Queen room
£167
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Overview

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.
8.2
Very good rating
Based on 1,425 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

Thu 7/5
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Fri 8/5
Double room
1 twin bed
£128
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£145
nightly with fees
2 double beds
£150
nightly with fees
Standard Room
1 queen bed
£110
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£116
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£120
nightly with fees
Executive room
bed type unknown
£262
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
£313
nightly with fees
Queen room
1 queen bed
£167
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
£176
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Amenities at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Bathroom

  • Higher-level toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massage

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Beauty salon
  • Hiking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Babysitting/child care services (surcharge)

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Gym

Reviews of Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

8.2
Very good
1425 verified ratings
Wonderful
647
Very good
324
Good
208
Okay
81
Fair
79
Mediocre
36
Poor
50

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, friendly and professional staff, and good breakfast offerings. The shuttle service to the waterfront was frequently mentioned as a positive convenience. However, some guests noted issues with room size being small and some maintenance or cleanliness concerns. Overall, the hotel is favored for its service and location despite some dated rooms and minor drawbacks.
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Breakfast10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Location9.5 out of 10
Room Size1.5 out of 10
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Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros (+) Breakfast was great, especially the croissants

Location

Lower Buitengracht, 1, 8001 Cape Town, Western Cape

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre0.3 mi
  • City Bowl0.4 mi
  • Victoria & Alfred Waterfront0.6 mi
  • Long Street0.6 mi
  • Parliament of South Africa0.8 mi
  • Cape Town Stadium1.1 mi
  • Signal Hill1.1 mi
  • Table Bay2.1 mi
  • Table Mountain3.3 mi
  • Clifton3.4 mi
  • University of Cape Town3.6 mi
  • Canal Walk5.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

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December
November
£160
£198
Cheapest month to stay with an average 26% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 40% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town, plan to stay on a Sunday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £165, while the most expensive was £165.
  • How long should you stay at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

  • Where is Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town located?

    Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is located at Lower Buitengracht, 1 in City Centre, 1.4 miles from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town International Convention Centre is the closest landmark to Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town.

  • Does Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town from the airport?

    Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is 11.1 miles from Cape Town Intl.

  • Does Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town have a pool?

    Yes, Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town in Cape Town and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.1
1.4 mi
Cape Town Intl
11.1 mi

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