Southern Sun Cape Sun

Strand Street, 8002 Cape Town, South Africa
7.5 55 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    7.6
  • Comfort
    7.6
  • Facilities
    7
  • Staff
    8
  • Value for money
    6.9
  • Free WiFi
    10
  • Location
    7.9

Stay in the heart of Cape Town–Show mapThis hotel is located in the centre of Cape Town, just over 550 yards from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and around 4.3 miles from Clifton Beach. It also features a fitness centre and a splash pool.All of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms at the Southern Sun Cape Sun feature views of either Table Mountain, Robben Island, or Table Bay. Each has an antique-style décor and an en suite with a bath and shower.A buffet breakfast is served daily, with lunch and dinner available at Riempies Restaurant. The cuisine combines the modern and traditional and reflects the region’s Cape Dutch heritage. Guests can also relax at Le Bar and Lounge which is situated in the hotel lobby.The hotel is located a 12-minute walk from The Company Gardens, while the Green Market Square can be reached within a 4-minute walk.Guests can try one of the golf clubs in the region, including Rondebosch Golf Club just 6.2 miles away. The Cape Town International Convention Center is 10 minutes’ walk away, and the Cape Town International Airport is 12.4 miles from the Southern Sun. With a stay at Southern Sun Cape Sun, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, steps from Africa Centre and minutes from Greenmarket Square. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request)
Restaurant (à la carte and buffet)
Bar
Entertainment and family services
Babysitting/child services(Additional charge)
Reception services
Express check-in/check-out
Currency exchange
Luggage storage
Concierge service
24-hour front desk
Tour desk
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
French
English
Cleaning services
Trouser press
Shoeshine
Laundry(Additional charge)
Dry cleaning(Additional charge)
Ironing service(Additional charge)
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Pool and wellness
Spa and wellness centre(Additional charge)
Massage(Additional charge)
Fitness centre
Swimming pool
Indoor pool (all year)
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ZAR 95 per day.
Business facilities
Meeting/banquet facilities(Additional charge)
Business centre(Additional charge)
Fax/photocopying(Additional charge)
General
Pool
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Airport Shuttle
Concierge
Business Center
Bar or Lounge
Handicap
Restaurant
Spa or Sauna
Air-conditioned
Room service
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Lift
Airport shuttle (free)
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Facilities for disabled guests
Designated smoking area
Newspapers(Additional charge)
Shuttle service
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Packed lunches
VIP room facilities
Car hire
Activities
CyclingOff-site
HikingOff-site
Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Golf course (within 3 km)(Additional charge)
Closest landmarks
The African Portrait Art Gallery
0.1 miles
Greenmarket Square
0.1 miles
Engen Head Office
0.1 miles
St Georges Mall
0.1 miles
MyCiTi Station Adderley Street
0.2 miles
Grand Parade Shopping Centre
0.2 miles
Christiaan Barnard Hospital
0.2 miles
MyCiTi Station Thibault
0.2 miles
Cape Town Station Northern Entrance
0.3 miles
Slave Lodge Museum
0.3 miles
Most popular landmarks
Long Street
0.6 miles
V&A Waterfront
1.3 miles
Table Mountain
2.3 miles
Canal Walk
5.4 miles
Kenilworth Race Course
6.3 miles
Groot Constantia
7.5 miles
Klein Constantia Wine Estate
8.1 miles
Robben Island Museum
8.9 miles
Steenberg Wine Estate
10.4 miles
US Consulate General
10.7 miles
Restaurants and markets
Woolworths
0 miles
Pick \'N Pay
0 miles
Green Market Square
0.1 miles
Vigour & Verve Restaurant
0.2 miles
14 Stories Rooftop Bar
0.2 miles
Peach Tree Restaurant
0.6 miles
Yizani Restaurant
0.6 miles
Natural beauty
Iziko Museums
1.2 miles
SA Company Gardens
1.2 miles
Atlantic Ocean
1.2 miles
Table Mountain
3.7 miles
Closest airports
Cape Town International Airport
10.5 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • Southern Sun Cape Sun accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • From 14:00 hours
  • Check-out
    • Until 11:00 hours
  • Children and extra beds
    • There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
    • All children are welcome.
    • Free!Up to two children under 16 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
  • Important Notice
    • Please note the hotel offers wireless internet in the rooms - the first 500MB per room per day is free, thereafter charges apply.
  • Pets
    • Pets are not allowed.

What guests loved the most

“The additional preparations in terms of transporation and meals for runners was really good customer service. I came to participate in the two oceans marathon”

, Zambia

“Hotel staff were extra attentive and friendly, location was excellent and the view of table mountain from our room was incredible! Although we didn't have breakfast in the hotel, the evening buffet dinner was plentiful and there were more than enough in-room dining options! Hotel was kept very clean and the beds were comfortable.”

, United Kingdom

“View of table mountain was breathtaking, especially on New Year's Eve.”

, Botswana

“Nice location , safe hotel and good security guys.”

, Mauritius

“Hotel staff were very welcoming, efficient, and accommodating. Very central location and the premises were immaculate.”

, Qatar

“The staff were amazingly friendly. Especially Richard & Ahmed, who made our stay so much more happy and easy!”

, Australia

“The hotel has a good location .. But I was expecting more from a 4 stars hotel..”

, USA

“The reception area is good availability of transport to Waterfront and ICC Some staff members are friendly.”

, South Africa

“Gostei de tudo o que ja resumi na avaliacao mas gostaria de acrescentar que a simpatia desde a recepcao, na portaria, no bar, no elevador e nos charters para Waterfront ate no apoio para os tours: with a support of southern Sun staff I was able to visit and enjoy Stelenboch vineyards .”

, Mozambique

“Apesar de antigo, o hotel foi reformado e o quarto está novo e é bem grande e confortável.”

, Brazil