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Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

Official rating: 4 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaHotel
Value · 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.
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

FamiliesGroups

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

  1. Cape Town International Airport
  2. 25 min transfer
  3. 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

  1. January: Best time to visit
  2. February: Best time to visit
  3. March: Best time to visit
  4. April: Best time to visit
  5. May: Best time to visit
  6. June: Good
  7. July: Good
  8. August: Good
  9. September: Best time to visit
  10. October: Best time to visit
  11. November: Best time to visit
  12. 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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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.