Southern Sun Cape Sun

Hotels
Southern Sun Hotels
8.4 (3024 reviews)
Strand Street , Cape Town , za

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast quality
Service issues from specific staff

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some reviews mention a strong odor in the bathroom and cleanliness issues with towels.
Service
9.08
Overall positive experiences with staff; however, some negative experiences are noted regarding specific staff behavior.
Location
9.12
Consistently mentioned as a positive aspect of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms are spacious and comfortable as highlighted in several reviews.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities like the gym and pool were appreciated; overall quality is good.
Value for Money
8.56
Many guests felt they got good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
7.11
Reviews indicated dissatisfaction with breakfast options and quality.
Overall Experience
8.58
General satisfaction with the hotel experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:53

Property Description

Central Location in Cape Town
Located in the heart of Cape Town, the Southern Sun Cape Sun offers stunning views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Table Bay. Guests can explore nearby attractions like the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Clifton Beach.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in spacious, air-conditioned rooms with antique-style décor and en suite bathrooms. Enjoy a buffet breakfast at Riempies Restaurant and savor a mix of modern and traditional cuisine. Unwind at Le Bar and Lounge or take a dip in the splash pool.

Convenient Facilities
Stay active at the fitness center or venture to nearby attractions like The Company Gardens and Green Market Square. With golf clubs and the Cape Town International Convention Center in close proximity, the Southern Sun Cape Sun ensures a memorable stay.

Book now for a luxurious experience in the heart of Cape Town!

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

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 65 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3024 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 7.11
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Shantel family_with_children za
8
Pros:

Room was spacious
Great views
The views from the elevator was a wonderful experience

Cons:

Bathroom looked a bit dated.
The breakfast lacked variety, waiters were not efficient with coffee orders.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
10
An excellent
Pros:

The location & the view from the bedroom plus all the staff were so friendly & welcoming, giving faultless service.

I should also like to mention the staff of the Mangwanani Spa, especially Emelda for her pre-marathon effective & professional massages.

The shuttle bus to the Waterfront & return was very useful. Shame it didn’t operate until 5:00pm on weekdays. Even once in the morning would have been good. Again, the drivers were very friendly.

Cons:

The gym & “swimming” pool look larger in the photos due to the mirrors there.

It’s a shame there isn’t an outside sitting area or roof top relaxing space.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
J
jabulani family_with_children za
10
Relaxing and so comfy for short stay
Pros:

I like everything. From arrival till exiting. Will for sure book there again

Cons:

Norhing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sindy family_with_children za
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
10
My wife & I spent two weeks there as I was running the recent Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. The location is very good a
Pros:

Excellent location with superb staff!

Cons:

No where to sit outside, like a roof top area.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Arno couple za
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller au
9
Fantastic hotel to stay in for Cape Town Marathon. The staff went above and beyond even organising staff to open for bre
Pros:

Fantastic staff very friendly and helpful.
Great free shuttle service to the Waterfront.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
A
Adv. Mogami couple za
8
Serious home away from home.
Pros:

There are cell phone plugs at strategic sitting places. The food is excellent. The room is very spacious, smelled fresh and clean. There were no ladies of de night selling in front of the hotel. This was home away from home. Very safe and secure. No noise around the hotel. Staff is friendly and willing to assist.

Cons:

The basin did not have a stopper.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Ndido Singo family_with_children za
10
It could have been the best but that one staff lady with no hospitality skill can be trained
Pros:

Mostly everything

Cons:

The staff at breakfast how they dismissed my kids which I addressed but the person whom I heard on the background never took accountability whereas the lovely lady at the reception did apologise.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Desmond couple za
8
Is good
Pros:

Restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
I
Itumeleng solo_traveller za
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The rooms were in a very bad poor condition

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
D
Desmond couple za
7
Is good
Pros:

Restaurant and building structure

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
9
A well appointed hotel with friendly staff.
Pros:

For us the location was ideal. We stayed 2 separate nights, one on arrival from the UK and the second for a match at DHL Stadium. Both nights comfortable on a high floor overlooking Table Mountain. Breakfast buffet was good with an excellent cross section for choice. Underground parking is very useful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller sg
8
Nice cooling weather
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Drawers, cupboards need refurbishments.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
K
Khensani couple za
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
S
Sylvia couple ke
9
Stunning
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The Mountain View

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
A
Anela solo_traveller za
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
4
473mandyg Couples Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
6
Needs some updating
Pros:

Things could be improved with this hotel.
Initially on arrival the foyer is bright and clean with plenty of staff around.to assist.
The checking in process was quite slow but when we got to the rooms they were large but the lighting in the rooms is terrible. There are no main lights which make it dark and dingy.
This needs addressing as once night falls it's hard to see in the room
The tap came off in my hand when running the bath.
The television isnt well placed should you want to watch it in bed.
Our cups weren't replaced so couldnt have a cup of tea in the morning
Buffet breakfast was very nice with plenty of choice.
Evening meals are available also
They could do with more staff on the bar as when busy had quite a long wait.
Overall very good for the short time we stayed but there are things which need addressing and updating

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Sylvia couple za
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple hr
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee