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Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

Name: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Address: 1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town, ZA

★★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended

·Hotels

📍1 Lower Buitengracht · Cape Town ↗

📞+27214094000·Official site ↗

Check-in 02:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorAll 87 facilities +

Review

Official

Whether you're here for shopping in the V&A, for conferencing at the CTICC, or for exploring the Mother City, each of the hotel's 537 rooms and suites are well-appointed with everything you'll need for work or play. Combining comfy and contemporary décor with modern amenities, it's easy to make yourself at home at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town. Accommodation options include great-value Standard Rooms, Family Rooms with two double beds, business friendly Executive Rooms, and spacious Suites with an open-plan lounge. Whichever accommodation option you choose, you'll get free uncapped WiFi, air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, DStv, space to work, an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, and more.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 523 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-09

Guests praise the location, free waterfront shuttle, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. Common complaints include small rooms, dated facilities, weak Wi-Fi, poor soundproofing, and occasional service delays.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.2

Service8.8

Cleanliness8.8

Value8.4

Surroundings8.2

Rooms8.0

Facilities8.0

＋ PraisedFriendly and helpful staff · Excellent location near waterfront · Abundant and delicious breakfast · Clean and tidy rooms

－ ComplaintsSmall family rooms · Outdated facilities or poor maintenance · Extra charge for parking · Lack of family amenities and service issues

KEYGood for business/families using shuttles. Choose rooms carefully for space; expect dated facilities and potential Wi-Fi issues.

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Room types · 6

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Suite - Non-Smoking

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)42 ㎡up to 2

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Executive Double Room - Non-Smoking

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)40 ㎡up to 2

This bright, spacious room includes a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, and an espresso machine. Each has an en suite with a bath, a shower, and a hairdryer.

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Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking

2 × Double bed24 ㎡up to 4

This bright, spacious room includes a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. Each has an en suite with a bath and a hairdryer.

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RoomDouble Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking

2 × Double bed24 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking

1 × Queen bed21 ㎡up to 2

This bright, spacious room includes a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. Each has an en suite with a bath and a hairdryer.

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RoomStandard Queen Room - Smoking

Standard Queen Room - Smoking

1 × Queen bed21 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities · 87

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsIroning serviceCar hireMassage servicesPacked lunchesParkingTerraceCurrency exchangeShuttle service (additional charge)Concierge serviceLower bathroom sinkOutdoor furnitureFruitsBeauty ServicesManicurePedicureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionalsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyFace masks for guests available24-hour securityDelivered food - securely coveredSecurity alarmThermometers for guests provided by propertyKey card accessInternet accessFitness facilities (surcharge)Express check-inExercise/lap poolNo accessible shuttleNo accessible train station shuttleBulk dispenser for toiletriesPool sun loungersReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Beach umbrellasSnack bar/deliSupervised childcare/activitiesSwimming nearbyAirport transportation - pickup (surcharge)Television in common areasAirport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableAccessible train station shuttleAccessible shuttleWine release eventsFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)GarageGolfing on siteHealth or beauty spa nearbyHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceTour deskWheelchair accessible

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Suite - Non-Smoking

Executive Double Room - Non-Smoking

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking

Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking

Standard Queen Room - Smoking

Facilities · 87

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