Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
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)
V&A Waterfront shuttle
537 rooms
Standard Rooms, Family Rooms, Executive Rooms and 1 more
By air
25 min from Cape Town International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$240
per room / night
Overview
About Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Southern Sun Waterfront is a contemporary hotel situated in Cape Town's most tourist-friendly precinct, offering 537 beautifully appointed rooms and suites suited to solo, family, and group travellers. All rooms include free uncapped WiFi, air conditioning, and DStv, and guests can choose between Room Only or Bed & Breakfast rates, with up to two children under 18 staying free when sharing with adults. The hotel features a gym, outdoor pool, Utopia Beauty Salon and Spa, two on-site dining venues, 18-hour room service, and a complimentary shuttle to the V&A Waterfront. Nearby attractions including the Zeitz MOCAA, Two Oceans Aquarium, the V&A Waterfront, and the City Bowl are all within a 10-minute walk.
Best for
Your stay
What's included
Board: Room only (RO)
Special offer
Included
- V&A Waterfront shuttle
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Business centre
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air-conditioning
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard Rooms189 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, In-room WiFi
- Family Rooms312 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Two double beds, En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi
- Executive Rooms24 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Sitting area, Walk-in shower, Air-conditioning, Mini-fridge, In-room WiFi
- Suites12 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Open-plan lounge, En-suite bathroom, Air-conditioning, Mini bar, In-room WiFi
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Cape Town International Airport
- 25 min transfer
- Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
- How you arrive
- By air · 25 min from Cape Town International Airport
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- 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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