Southern Sun The Cullinan

Hotels
Southern Sun Hotels
8.8 (1667 reviews)
1 Cullinan Street, Foreshore, Waterfont , 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:
Excellent Staff
Comfortable Rooms
Cons:
Noisy parking
Occasional cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
The rooms are clean and well serviced, but some concerns about cleanliness in public areas were noted.
Service
9.08
The staff are friendly and go the extra mile, providing excellent service throughout the stay.
Location
8.92
Good location for exploring Cape Town, with easy access to attractions and a safe environment.
Room Quality
8.77
Rooms are comfortable and well-appointed, although some noted small sizes.
Amenities
8.6
Good amenities including a nice pool area and shuttle service to waterfront, but some minor issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.66
Reasonable price for the quality of stay, though some found it overpriced for certain services like breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Breakfast and poolside meals received high praise for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.88
Overall a very positive experience with many great aspects during the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 16:54

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Spectacular Views

Experience elegance and comfort at Southern Sun The Cullinan. The hotel boasts luxurious rooms with modern furniture and breathtaking views of Cape Town. Each air-conditioned room is designed to provide a lavish stay for every guest.

Gastronomic Delights and Exclusive Beverages

Indulge in a culinary journey at The Peach Tree Restaurant, offering a rich breakfast to start your day. Unwind at the hotel's bar with a selection of exclusive menu items and refreshing alcoholic beverages. For wine enthusiasts, the Big 5 Wine Cave awaits with unique wine choices.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Located near the V&A Waterfront and Cape Town CBD, the hotel offers easy access to key attractions. With the Cape Town International Convention Centre just 250 metres away, and Camps Bay beach a short drive, Southern Sun The Cullinan is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Southern Sun The Cullinan!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 needed) and costs ZAR 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1667 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
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Alexsandro Luiz de solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Ambiente

Cons:

Não tenho criticas

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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maritsak2016 Solo travel Kenridge, Western Cape
10
Cape Town marathon stay
Pros:

I had a superb stay at the Cullinan for 1 night. I stayed over to miss the morning traffic into town for Cape Town marathon. I can 100 percent recommend this hotel. They really paid attention and made the athletes’ stay so special. All of us received a welcome letter in a goodie bag with energy gel, sports massage gel and bath salts which I thought was a nice touch.

Their service was superb! They organized a grab and go breakfast for the athletes as well as an additional shuttle. I requested a kettle in the room to make my porridge (which was in the room already) but a microwave was also brought to my room without me asking for it.

The beds are very comfortable and I had a great night’s sleep. The room was immaculately clean and reception staff friendly and very helpful. They were very understanding about our check out situation as it was unlikely that any of the athletes could be back at the hotel by checkout time.

I applaud your wonderful team and looking forward to my next visit.

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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shannonjO6797KC Business
10
Wonderful hotel wonderful staff
Pros:

Location is convenient to many locations in waterfront. The whole atmosphere is cozy and elegant. Room is clean and comfortable. Especially thanks to Junaid and Veronica, it’s extremely nice of them to assist us to solve booking issues. Will defo recommend this if I would travel to cape town next time.

2026-06-03 via Tripadvisor
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Craig solo_traveller za
4
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Staff was unfriendly and no one offered to help woth luggage. In fact when I pulled up at Hotel I was asked to move as shuttles take preference

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nazrana solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, excellent breakfast. Location worked for our family. Overall good experience.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Kamva family_with_children za
10
Brilliant
Pros:

The lady who helped check us in, loved her.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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gilbertsosi Business
10
Great service
Pros:

Great people and great food
I was served well and professionally by Veronica and Lethokuhle

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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Pier Angelo extended_group it
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Paula couple au
9
Good hotel near the convention center.
Pros:

The suite that we upgraded to was large and comfortable. We enjoyed the complimentary drink and snacks at the end of each day and liked the staff.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Ming Fay extended_group za
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Manica couple mz
9
Excelente e memorável!
Pros:

Recepção simpática, acomodação excelente e altamente confortável.

Cons:

Tive um problema com a geleira no primeiro quarto. Mas foi resolvido prontamente.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

All

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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mark couple za
7
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Lauren family_with_children za
8
Did I mention Free sweets?
Pros:

I had stayed there once before with my teenage daughter and wanted to get back “one day”. The one day arrived and I stayed with my daughter and her two daughters. It was soooo nice. Long may the family tradition continue…(the grandlambs LOVED the free cups of sweets available) 🤦🏻‍♂️

Cons:

Free sweets 🤪

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Road52956043137 Family
10
Family Vacay
Pros:

Excellent service, warm personnels. Loved every bit of our stay.

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Voyager11379133980 Friends getaway
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Wonderful service, clean, excellent food

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
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Freddy62 Couples Sun City West, Arizona
6
Needs some tweaks to make 5 stars
Pros:

A very nice hotel, with higher end design, and lots of amenities. Rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. We did have some maintenance problems, but they were resolved very quickly by the staff. The bad is the wifi is extremely spotty (keeps dropping out), and the breakfast, although extensive is lukewarm, and service is nearly non-existent when busy.

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
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NICOLE solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Il materasso, staff bar.

Cons:

Spa senza anima

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Lindiwe solo_traveller za
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Wander44760199823 Business
10
Seamless Stay
Pros:

Veronica made my day from arrival to exit. Hotel was seamless and we had a good value for money stay. Would have loved a vanity pack in the room, beach water sands and ear buds go in hand. Next visit to he leisure not business.

2026-05-08 via Tripadvisor