Southern Sun The Cullinan
Cape Town, South Africa
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Room only (RO)
394 rooms
Standard Rooms, Family Rooms, Executive Rooms and 2 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
Getting there
about 20 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$280
per room / night
Overview
About Southern Sun The Cullinan
Southern Sun The Cullinan is an award-winning hotel situated in central Cape Town, a short distance from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The property features 394 en-suite rooms and suites styled with classical architecture — including high ceilings, a balconied mezzanine level, and columns around the pool area — while offering contemporary amenities. Guests can dine at The Peach Tree Restaurant, enjoy light meals and cocktails at Stella Café & Bar, and make use of an outdoor heated pool, fitness centre, and conference facilities.
Best for
Your stay
What's included
Board: Room only (RO)
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Safe
- In-room WiFi
- Tea/coffee station
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard Rooms208 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Safe, In-room WiFi
- Family Rooms158 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Two double beds · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Safe, In-room WiFi
- Executive Rooms10 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Safe, In-room WiFi
- Suites14 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, Safe, In-room WiFi
- Executive Suites4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Private lounge / dining area, Mini bar, Safe, In-room WiFi
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- about 20 km from Cape Town airport (CPT)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Best time to visit
- February: Best time to visit
- March: Best time to visit
- April: Best time to visit
- May: Best time to visit
- June: Good
- July: Good
- August: Good
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Best time to visit
- December: Best time to visit
- Best time to visit
- Good
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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