Southern Sun Waterfront

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

Standard 2 Bed
Swimming pool view at the Southern Sun Waterfront
Suite
Yizani
Waterfront Bar
Waterfront Bar
Standard 2 Bed
Swimming pool view at the Southern Sun Waterfront
Suite
Yizani
Waterfront Bar
Waterfront Bar

The hotel

Situated on the doorstop of the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town's premier leisure complex, the Southern Sun Waterfront hotel is ideal for exploring the city, offering great value in an amazing location. The hotel boasts a contemporary design with impressive and modern rooms in addition to the great dining options available. An elegant swimming pool provides some well deserved relaxation after a hard day's sightseeing. 

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Just outside the entrance to the V&A Waterfront. Transfer time from airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

537 rooms on 14 floors in 1 building with 5 lifts. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, satellite TV, telephone, in-room safe, tea/coffee maker and hairdryer. Standard Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Executive Rooms are larger in size, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Family Rooms have 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Suites have a seating area, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Yizani (contemporary South African fusion restaurant). Waterfront Bar (cocktail bar serving light meals). 

Outdoor swimming pool. Fitness centre. Utopia beauty salon and spa*.

Complimentary WiFi. Babysitting service*. Concierge. 24-hour room service. Self-parking*.

Wheelchair-accessible rooms with twin beds and roll-in shower.Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good hotel close to the V&A waterfront

May 18, 2024 Bby85 Vancouver, Canada

This hotel is popular with everybody: small and large tour groups, families, business people, I even saw Emirates flight attendants checking in. The rooms are clean and the bedding comfortable, but the furniture and carpet definitely need to be refreshed as they are very dated. Breakfast is worth paying for as it is buffet style with a good… Read more
This hotel is popular with everybody: small and large tour groups, families, business people, I even saw Emirates flight attendants checking in. The rooms are clean and the bedding comfortable, but the furniture and carpet definitely need to be refreshed as they are very dated. Breakfast is worth paying for as it is buffet style with a good variety of food. Pro tip- if you want to avoid having breakfast with the large tour groups, check their schedule which is posted on a white board by the main entrance revolving door. The hotel, despite its name, is about 10 to 15 min walk from the V&A waterfront. To get to the waterfront there is a pedestrian bridge that you have to cross. It's safe and the area is busy with tourists and locals, but I did see some squatters using the bridge as shelter and city staff cleaning the area. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the waterfront, which I recommend using. You can check its schedule at the front desk, but generally it runs 9 am to 10 :00 pm, and leaves on the hour from the hotel, and every half an hour from the waterfront. I highly encourage you not to miss the last shuttle that leaves the waterfront, usually at 10:00 pm as even safe touristy areas can become dodgy after dark when everything shuts down. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel

May 12, 2024 Joseph S Princeton, New Jersey

Ice size room, great room services, decent breakfast, excellent onsite restaurant. Fast and quite elevator. Great shuttle bus services to the water front mall where great restaurants and shopping are available Lack of elec.outlets, poor sound insulation. You may want to stay at higher floors because the noises from the streets.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Stay

Apr 23, 2024 TripTalk_2710

Great hotel - fantastic location. Our recent stay was outstanding. The staff were friendly, helpful, and genuinely interested in making your visit great. Every aspect of our stay was perfect. For example, we needed some confirmation on foods for dietary restrictions - staff were available at all times to guide us through the food options. The chef… Read more
Great hotel - fantastic location. Our recent stay was outstanding. The staff were friendly, helpful, and genuinely interested in making your visit great. Every aspect of our stay was perfect. For example, we needed some confirmation on foods for dietary restrictions - staff were available at all times to guide us through the food options. The chef even prepared special dishes - just without flour. We’ve never had such attentive care … anywhere. The chefs and wait staff went out of their way to help. Room was extremely comfortable and well appointed - we slept great every night. Concierge desk and reception desk were helpful and gave great advice on safety, sites, special tours…anything you needed. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfy beds and a good breakfast

Apr 19, 2024 Sheljojo Essex, United Kingdom

Very comfy beds and pillows. Breakfast excellent choice and very tasty. Shuttle bus to the waterfront, very good and reliable. All staff very friendly. Currently have building work going on yes it’s noisy but it’s also necessary and as we were out all day, it did not affect us.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Decent Hotel, in a Decent Location, with Decent Amenities for the start of a Safari journey.

Apr 16, 2024 KnitsbyConnie MA

Was on a Gate 1 14 Day South Africa Safari. This was the assigned hotel. It was nicely located, not within direct walking distance to V&A Waterfront, but there was a nice convenient shuttle to the V&A Waterfront. The Breakfast buffet was good. The staff pleasant. The rooms standard. Seems that hotels don't like to give people face cloths.