Sun City Cabanas

Sun City, South Africa

Virgin rating

Pool
Lobby
Standard twin room
Sun City Cabanas
Family Room
Standard Lake Facing Room
Treasure Island snack bar
Accessible Room
Palm Terrace
Sun City Cabanas
Pool
Lobby
Standard twin room
Sun City Cabanas
Family Room
Standard Lake Facing Room
Treasure Island snack bar
Accessible Room
Palm Terrace
Sun City Cabanas

The hotel

The Cabanas hotel is ideal for the whole family, offering relaxed, informal, comfortable accommodation in a lush lakeside setting. The hotel is so-called because the rooms are arranged in cabana-style blocks. Waterworld is Sun City's lake area where you can partake in various water sports, including water-skiing and parasailing, or, for the less adventurous, a gentle cruise is always pleasant. There are many different activities for the children such as the Animal World, Kamp Kwena children's club and an adventure playground. Adults can soak up the sun poolside and enjoy chic cocktails at the Cabanas Pool Deck.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

On the 'Waterworld' lake. Transfer time from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport: approximately 2 hours.

Hotel information

380 newly refurbished rooms on 2 floors in 7 buildings with no lifts. All with air-conditioning, TV, tea/coffee maker, fridge, safe and hairdryer. Standard Rooms have a shower only (no bath), sleeping maximum 2 adults. Standard Lake Facing Rooms, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Family Rooms have a double bed and double sleeper sofa, sleeping 2 adults and 2 children.

Ground Lake Floor Family Rooms and Upstairs Lake Family Rooms are available, sleeping 2 adults and 2 children. 

Palm Terrace restaurant (buffet breakfast), Treasure Island snack bar (lunch), Cabanas Pool Bar & Restaurant (light meals). Swimming pool and kids' pool. Tennis, water-skiing* and parasailing*. Cruises* on lake. 18-hole golf courses*. Valley of Waves water park (​there is a flat charge rate of R50.00 non-refundable for Valley of Waves towels to all hotel guests and day visitors). Kamp Kwena (children's activity centre). Complimentary WiFi.

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.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE!

Oct 20, 2023 Scenic08072571156

I srayed in the Cabanas with my family and our small dog of wich i got authorization for through sun international bookings. I asked SEVERAL times is my dog allowed and i was told yes over and over. On the Bookings.com website it also shows Pet Friendly! Frim the time of arrival until the time we left i was interrogated by several staff of sun… Read more
I srayed in the Cabanas with my family and our small dog of wich i got authorization for through sun international bookings. I asked SEVERAL times is my dog allowed and i was told yes over and over. On the Bookings.com website it also shows Pet Friendly! Frim the time of arrival until the time we left i was interrogated by several staff of sun city about the dog i was told to stay in the room after i complained because the dog was not allowed outside and if he cries or bark i would have problems (this was now after i was appologized to by one of the staff members that they listened to the voice recording when the booking was made and they heard that their staff member approved the doggy staying there) HOW DO YOU EXPECT A GUEST TO STAY IN THE ROOM TO KEEP THE DOG QUIET IF YOU PAY MORE THAN R8000 for 2 nights stay? I couldnt enjoy anything but went out while my grand daughter was staying with the doggie (and he never cried or barked at all) and we still spend more than R10 thousand rand at Sun City. This was HORRIFIC to say the least! I love going to Sun City i have a gold card and was told when i arrived that my card was downgraded to a silver (another embarresment) why i dont know but i still ended up paying more than R8000 for the 2 nights. I am so furious and disappointed and feel that they owe me a apology and a replacement of my 2 nights that i paid top dollar for to say the least! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Regretted wasting my money, this cannot pass as a 3 star. It should be unrated.

Sep 25, 2023 JuzzyFick

very poorly kept hotel. Litter everywhere, grubby kids play areas and generally all areas. Complacent, slow and poor service with every interaction. Not geared for families at all as there were no kids meals available, the family room we were sold was a very small room with a pull out couch. Could barely move.
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Jun 18, 2023 PuneetM747 Lucknow, India

Stay was very good but rooms needed to be a bit bigger than this.When you open your luggage there is hardly any space left in room .Breakfast had nice variety services were ok . We were given rooms on lowest floor . landscapes in and around were cool
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Why is it rated 3 star? It is better.

Jun 11, 2023 ChuckS331 Winnipeg, Canada

We wanted a place to stay why we visited at the national park. This is more of a 4 star resort. The grounds are excellent and clean. The breakfast buffet is excellent. Check in is quick. The room we had in 26 block overlooked the lake. Not a big room but really good and clean. The staff were excellent. The weather was cold. So we didn't try the… Read more
We wanted a place to stay why we visited at the national park. This is more of a 4 star resort. The grounds are excellent and clean. The breakfast buffet is excellent. Check in is quick. The room we had in 26 block overlooked the lake. Not a big room but really good and clean. The staff were excellent. The weather was cold. So we didn't try the pool but all looked good there. Everything you need for restaurants and entertainment is within walking distance. A lace we would go to again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating WASTE OF MONEY. NEEDS Massive restoration.

May 24, 2023 RAJGOPALN6 Mumbai, India

Its waste of Money trip. Hotel is completely outdated with very small size rooms with no space to even open 3 people bags. Everything was closed incl vally of waves is closed till June end. even entertainment centre has got pathetic age old games. Current big shopping malls have better options. Zip line was also closed due to Monday. Game drive… Read more
Its waste of Money trip. Hotel is completely outdated with very small size rooms with no space to even open 3 people bags. Everything was closed incl vally of waves is closed till June end. even entertainment centre has got pathetic age old games. Current big shopping malls have better options. Zip line was also closed due to Monday. Game drive was worst than zoo... Just managed to see some Zebras and distant back side view of lion. WASTE OF MONEY. Read less