Southern Sun Newlands

Hotels
Southern Sun Hotels
9 (1182 reviews)
7 Main Road , Cape Town , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Need for refurbishing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some rooms are tired and in need of refurbishing.
Service
9.75
Staff were exceptional, friendly, and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Perfect location, central and convenient.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are clean but some are small or congested.
Amenities
8.75
Good facilities, but some amenities need improvement.
Value for Money
9.25
Good value considering the location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast was superb with a good variety.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall a very pleasant stay with positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Southern Sun Newlands offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and stunning mountain views. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with a range of facilities including a desk, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV.

Dining and Services
Indulge in a delicious breakfast buffet each morning, with a variety of continental and Full English/Irish options. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar, and 24-hour room service for guests' convenience.

Convenient Location
Located just 4.4 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, with easy access to CTICC and Robben Island Ferry, Southern Sun Newlands is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Southern Sun Newlands.

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1182 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Melissa family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Beautiful view of the mountain

Cons:

No swimming pool

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family_with_children za
10
Pros:

Staff are amazing

Cons:

It was too short

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
S
Segers solo_traveller za
9
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
C
CANDICE couple za
1
Cons:

My mother and I contracted severe food poisoning from the hotel. My mother is elderly and was at the verge of admission. I reached out to concierge to ask if they had equipment to assess vitals. The answer was simply 'No we don't keep such things" There was no care or concern shown in spite of my mother needing a wheelchair to be taken to her room. We have stayed at this hotel many times before but it was definitely the last. The hotel is old and run down and cleanliness leaves much to be desired.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
L
Linda solo_traveller za
9
Relaxing short stay at a lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel with beautiful views. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
8
Very much enjoyed the stay, however I found some of the Main Staff very inflexible and uncaring.
Pros:

Excellent choices, first class Staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
C
Chantell family_with_children za
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
A
Athena solo_traveller za
9
Easy recommendation
Pros:

I only had 1 night stay with a late arrival and early checkout, but it was great. Pearl at reception was warm and welcoming, such a pleasure to deal with.

The bedroom was really nice. Very comfortable bed, great linen.

Shower is over the bath which isn't a problem for me but if it's a power shower you are looking for, this is pretty decent but not that.

Facilities in the room were good with lf milk rather than those ridiculous little capsules of pretend milk.

I would certainly stay there again.

Cons:

Nothing in particular.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
J
Jean solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple za
10
Pros:

Convenient location close to where my daughter Iives.
Good breakfast. Cleasn and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
B
Beelke solo_traveller za
9
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
N
Nadene solo_traveller za
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
V
Veronica couple us
9
Very pleasant. A home away from home
Pros:

Excellent spread at breakfast. Staff were absolutely wonderful and courteous

Cons:

No Microwave in the room

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Stella solo_traveller za
9
My stay met my expectations
Pros:

Breakfast was great. The rooms and sheets were very clean. The staff were quite cordial and responsive

Cons:

Nothing I didn’t like

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
M
Moemeena couple za
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
S
Sudeshan solo_traveller za
9
Pros:

Convinient and excellent position

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
T
Theo couple za
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
D
DeH family_with_children za
8
Pros:

Breakfast
Personnel very helpful
Location

Cons:

The revamped room already had broken light switch and the luggage stand as well was broken.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
D
donovan couple gb
7
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
A
Ayanda family_with_children za
9
Excellent place to stay at when you’re in Cape Town
Pros:

Best Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 via Nuitee