Southern Sun The Cullinan

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Southern Sun Hotels
8.8 (1666 reviews)
1 Cullinan Street, Foreshore, Waterfont , Cape Town , za

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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 1666 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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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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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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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
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Passport38010123110 • Solo travel
10
A five-star experience that lives up to the hype
Pros:

High-fives all around to The Cullinan. My standard room was consistently clean and spacious, the facilities were top-notch, and the staff were lovely. A special shout-out to Veronica in particular, who treated me like an old friend every morning and was happy to go the extra mile for anything.

I even had a birthday cake left in my room as a pleasant surprise! I normally come down to Cape Town once a year for the Comic-Con convention, and I’ll definitely be staying at The Cullinan again next year.

2026-05-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Naicker • solo_traveller • za
7
Amazing
Pros:

The facilities and staff. Good location.

Cons:

Not enough kids food on the menu.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • extended_group • de
9
Great stay!
Pros:

The staff was attentive and tended to every need.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • solo_traveller • za
9
Great stay and SPA @ the Cullinan
Pros:

I liked how central and well maintained the Hotel is. Their staff is quite friendly and the beds really comfy. Bathroom was well equiped and the shower fantastic! The Hotel was super full due to soccer and rugby being hosted in the city and a lot of teams staying in the Hitel, but we never heard any noise - so I guess the rooms are quite soundproof. Breakfast and dinnet were very good as well the Hotel Spa. Loved the weekend stay there!

Cons:

We were 3 adults staying in a double room, but they only provided for two all the time. We had to phone reception about 10 times all together to ask for extra towels, water, coffee, mug and glass. They supplied the extras on the first night, then took everything away the next morning and from there on we had to ask for the same thing over and over and over. This was the only annoying part of our otherwise wonderful weekend.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Adebowale • couple • gb
3
Old
Pros:

Old

Cons:

Old

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee