Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, 5-minute walk to Long Street

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Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street, Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Yizani, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 551
AED 634 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 47 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lower Buitengracht, 1, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 12 min walk
  • Koeberg Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Col'Cacchio
  • Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town
  • Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
  • The Fireman's Arms
  • Thirty7

About this property

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Upscale hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Near Long Street, Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Yizani, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 537 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 55 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Yizani

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 625 per vehicle (one way)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 55 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi is provided up to 500 MB per room, per day.

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

As of 23 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront on 8 December 2025 start from $172.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 55 per day.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 625 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bree Street, Cape Town International Convention Centre, and Long Street. Adderley Street and Greenmarket Square are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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