Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

Hotels
Southern Sun Hotels
8.4 (2369 reviews)
1 Lower Buitengracht , Cape Town , za

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent service
Variety in food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Cramped rooms
Inconsistent AC
Small bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
Cleanliness was poor in some instances with reports of bad smells in rooms.
Service
9.21
The service was noted to be exceptional along with super friendly staff.
Location
9.25
The location was praised, particularly for shuttle access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms were reported as cramped with some mentioning small room issues.
Amenities
8.73
Facilities including free shuttles and children’s entertainment received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.69
The hotel offers great value for money with reasonable prices for food and services.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food quality was good but with comments on pricing for special meals.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall experience was generally positive with some issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the comfort and elegance of the Southern Sun Waterfront's bright and spacious rooms, equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Some rooms even feature a lounge area with a minibar and espresso machine for your relaxation and convenience.

Dining and Leisure
Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast served daily or opt for in-room dining available 24/7. Sip on drinks at the bar or coffee shop, and savor meals with a South African flair at Yizani Restaurant. Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or stay active at the modern fitness centre.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated just a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the hotel offers easy access to top attractions like the Two Oceans Aquarium and Table Mountain. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

between 6 September to 1 November 2024, Southern Sun Waterfront will be undergoing an exterior refurbishment. As part of this process, workers will be employing rope access techniques to prepare and paint the building's façade. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavor to keep disruptions to a minimum. We appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance our hotel.Please inform 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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 55 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2369 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Belle couple ca
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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zane solo_traveller za
1
Rip off
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Over priced

4 phone calls and 1 hour later to get a bottle water

Aircon not worked

Small room R4000 what a waist of money

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
H
Howard couple ca
1
The people working here should get training so that they would know what they are doing.
Pros:

We checked in on May 14 and we asked the clerk who helped us if we can stay in the same room after the two days that we have booked because we are staying for an extra four days with a tour company and that it would be much better if we didn’t have to pack and check out and then wait for another room to be ready. The clerk said we can stay in the same room. We asked if there was extra charge and he said no. So we were happy. I would have given them an excellent review except we got a phone call on the 16 th while we were out sightseeing seeing. They told us we had to check out of our room and go to another room because our tour group had booked an inferior room to the one I had booked. So we had to leave our group of friends in the middle of our sightseeing and rush back and packed like mad in order to get checked out. I was ok to checkout and go to another room if they had given me the correct information but this interruption during our outing left me with a really bad taste.

Cons:

The rooms a tiny.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
6
682harrist Couples Marlboro, New Jersey
6
A nice property, convienient to the waterfront with lots of services.
Pros:

Hotel staff is incredibly friendly and the property is very clean however a few very disappointing things:
1. Our room while cleaned was not properly setup. No water bottles, no conditioner, towels for one person only.
2. No outlets in the bathroom
3. Electric outlets inky at one of the nightstands next to the bed
4. No rack for a suitcase in the room
5. When brought up the amenities were not what I expected. The body wash and shampoo were 99% water, generated no suds and the conditioner while thick to come out of the bottle, had no body once put in my hair, again to high a water content.

Solving simple things like the amenities in the room would clearly give it 4 stars.

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
A
Allan couple us
10
Would stay there again.
Pros:

Great food . A wonderful facility.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Kanyisa Zingisa solo_traveller za
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Some staff were really nice and some lacked service etiquette.

Cons:

Rooms too old and need refurbishment, the establishment needs to spend money to upgrade. It was disappointing to see lack thereof.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Kalsi solo_traveller ke
8
Great
Cons:

I did not get the smoking room

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple za
9
Staff were amazing. Breakfast was very good, generally a good experience
Pros:

Situation & convenience

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Nyawo family_with_children za
7
Overall it was good.
Pros:

The shuttle to V&A waterfront. The porters were friendly and the food was good

Cons:

Its not really kid friendly. No activities, especially during a weekend like "two oceans". Also the person who was cleaning my room did not check behind the curtains. There were old forks and knives probably from a prior visit.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller za
8
Based on my experience there, I will be back- I’m a regular in any case!
Pros:

Conveniently located , neat, tidy, clean, friendly front office staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Velma solo_traveller ke
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
T
Taisa family_with_children br
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
M
Ma family_with_children za
8
Pros:

酒店到Waterfront的免费shuttle bus简直是太好啦,很方便!酒店的位置极佳,早餐也很好吃,整体都很适合家庭旅游居住。

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Mpho family_with_children za
9
Enjoyed the stay
Pros:

Offers a shuttle to Waterfront every hour. Very clean

Cons:

There was no buffet dinner

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
K
Kerstin solo_traveller de
7
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

Bathroom small

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
K
Kerry solo_traveller za
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
M
Marlini family_with_children za
8
Pros:

the best part is the location and also really liked the shuttle to and from the waterfront

Cons:

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2026-05-05 via Nuitee
R
Riashin solo_traveller za
7
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
D
Debbie couple za
6
2026-05-04 via Nuitee