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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cape Town

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront places you in the centre of Cape Town, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Yizani, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 1087 square feet (101 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel, attractions include Cape Town Stadium and Camps Bay Beach.

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
  • Castle of Good Hope - 15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Hotel with a full-service spa, 5-minute walk to Long Street
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1087 square feet (101 square metres) 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.

  • 537 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 1087 sq ft of conference space
  • 101 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers 537 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Satellite televisions are provided. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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.

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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

  • 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

  • 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
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront on 16 Dec 2025 start from NZ$260.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Yep, Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront has a secured covered self car park for ZAR 55 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

The closest beach to Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront is Clifton Bay Beach (5.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront. You'll enjoy services like facials.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have a pool?

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as baby baths and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.