Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
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Is Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 6.6/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: shuttle; staff; breakfast. Main complaint: spa.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Waterfront's southern sun”
Beside the CTICC with an hourly free shuttle to the V&A, Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is a wonderful excellent stay for many: a clean spacious fully-equipped standard-four-star room, friendly professional well-trained staff, a very secure setting, a rich breakfast still praised after nine nights and a twenty-minute airport run. Cautions though: a severe terrible-service report over an unanswered booking issue and a warning to skip the spa.
- Rooms
- Spacious clean equipped rooms here on most stays.
- Service
- Mixed amid the severe dissent on most stays.
- Location
- Convention quarter for guests here on most stays.
- Food
- A rich breakfast for guests on most stays.
- Facilities
- Shuttle amid the spa dissent on most stays.
- Value
- Great amid the dissent noted on most stays.
- Cleanliness
- Clean for guests on most stays.
- Shuttle
- Staff
- Breakfast
- Secure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Spa
- Service issue
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How it compares
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town ranks #71 of 90 hotels Staylist lists in Cape Town and #33 of 38 4-star hotels there. At about $149 a night it is 11% below the median for 4-star hotels in Cape Town ($169). The closest listed alternative is Protea Hotel Cape Town North Wharf, 100 m away (score 7.7).
About the hotel
- Address
- 1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002, South Africa
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1998
- Renovated
- 2026
- Check-in / out
- From 14:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cape Town Intl. Airport (21.78 km) · Train Station: Cape Town Station (1.34 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Protea Hotel Cape Town North Wharf100 m · 7.7 · $140
- Southern Sun the Cullinan100 m · 7.4 · $174
- Onomo Hotel Cape Town Waterfront200 m · 7.4 · $282
- The Westin Cape Town200 m · 8.3 · $193
- Hotel Sky Cape Town200 m · 6.9 · $122
Amenities
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Hiking
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Airport drop-off
- Car rentals
- Bicycle rental
- Station pick-up
- Currency exchange
- Conference room
- Business center
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Shuttle service
- Fax/copying service
- Express check-in and check-out
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?
- Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport, about 21.78 km away.
- How far is Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town from the centre of Cape Town?
- About 0.5 km.
- Is Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.