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This hotel is in the center of Cape Town, just over 1640 ft from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and around 4 miles from Clifton Beach. It also features a fitness center 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 a private bathroom with a bathtub 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 in the hotel lobby. The hotel is located a 12-minute walk from The Company Gardens, and 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 6 miles away. The Cape Town International Convention Center is a 10-minute walk away, and the Cape Town International Airport is 12 miles from the Southern Sun.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
7.3
Low score for Cape Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oscar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious, nice and helpful staff, food well done, and nice view
  • Moushumi
    South Africa South Africa
    We had a wonderful experience at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town! The combination of excellent service, friendly staff, and the amenities like the spa, gym, and swimming pool, along with its central location, made it a perfect stay.
  • J
    Joy
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was wonderful and unexpected. The staff were very friendly, especially Gerald. Love that guy! He went above and beyond to ensure my friend and I were safe and happy.
  • Eugene
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff go out of their way to accommodate guests. The hotel is clean and in a very good condition. It's also central to all the places of attraction and shopping malls. Love it.
  • Maponga
    South Africa South Africa
    The buffet was awesome. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. They really know what they doing.everthing is perfectly arranged and is perfectly done.
  • Rashed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Thanks to the colush he was the manager he help me alot. excellent service prime location and clean room.
  • Alfonsoluege
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Stellar breakfast, wonderful variety, freshness, service. It's simply amazing. Mountain view rooms great (hotel cannot do anything about clouds or fog unfortnately). Spacious room, plenty of elevators for such big tall hotel.m, so never needed to...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great variety of choices at breakfast. Bed was comfortable, big and crisp and clean. Powerful shower.
  • Thabo
    South Africa South Africa
    The stay and service was awesome. From the porter to the reception and lastly the breakfast was delicious.
  • Yvette
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything from checking in to checking out we were spoiled and I would definitely recommend a night or two. Wil be seeing them really soon.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 65 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    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
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Southern Sun Cape Sun takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Southern Sun Cape Sun

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun has 1 restaurant:

    • Riempies
  • The prices at Southern Sun Cape Sun may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Southern Sun Cape Sun is 1,500 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Windsurfing
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
  • Guests staying at Southern Sun Cape Sun can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Southern Sun Cape Sun include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Double
  • Check-in at Southern Sun Cape Sun is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.