Southern Sun Waterfront

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

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 Utopia salon

Mar 28, 2024 Butterlove62

I WANT TO SAY THIS WONDERFUL LADY SIWE WAS A ANGEL, I THANK GOD FOR HER GREAT SERVICE. SHE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GOOD. YOU WILL NOT BE LET DOWN. I AM VERY PLEASED I AM VISTING FROM ARIZONA AND CHICAGO. I HAVE TRIED A LOT OF PEOPLE IN MY LIFE BUT SHE WAS OUTSTANDING. GOD BLESS HER.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another Pleasant Stay.

Mar 23, 2024 Anne T County Cork, Ireland

We always like when we can get to stay in The Southern Sun Waterfront when in Cape Town. It’s in a great location within walking distance of the Waterfront but they also run a shuttle service to and from the waterfront which is great. Nice rooms with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Lovely bar area where the staff are excellent. Breakfast is… Read more
We always like when we can get to stay in The Southern Sun Waterfront when in Cape Town. It’s in a great location within walking distance of the Waterfront but they also run a shuttle service to and from the waterfront which is great. Nice rooms with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Lovely bar area where the staff are excellent. Breakfast is very good, Plenty to choose from and the staff are always available and eager to help with teas and coffees etc. We will be back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Memorable Stay thanks to Petido from Front Office and her fabulous team + Candice Jones from Restaurant/F&B

Mar 18, 2024 yogesh_mgi

The nature of my job tugs me on a global level thereby multiplying my human encounters. There is an enchanting list of souls I bumped into at Southern Sun Waterfront, which deserves to be italicized. The first point of contact is always with the excellent Concierge team. The latter are naturally friendly and they all immediately make you feel at… Read more
The nature of my job tugs me on a global level thereby multiplying my human encounters. There is an enchanting list of souls I bumped into at Southern Sun Waterfront, which deserves to be italicized. The first point of contact is always with the excellent Concierge team. The latter are naturally friendly and they all immediately make you feel at home and genuinely welcomed. Check in was conducted swimmingly by a welcoming and smiling staff namely Petido, who made us feel at home instanter. She was also limned by her regardful and deferential nature. To boot, her attentiveness to details never went unnoticed. A special thank you to Mac, Pedro Kassanga, Yonela from Front Office who never failed to recognise me. They always welcome me happily and with a genuine smile. Moreover, they always engage in a conversation, thereby, making the stay even more memorable and pleasureable. Always a pleasure to meet them! It was also an honour and a privilege to be gladly and warmly welcomed by Candice Jones from the Restaurant/F&B. Highly professional, Candice Jones never failed to wear her genuine smile, be it with Her guests or fellow colleagues. But the best hotel staff I have met during all of my stays is Petido, who is a Front Office Manager I guess. Her passion to serve runs soul-deep. Her demeanour is self-effacing, gracious, and polite. She is invariably courteous and soft-spoken. This ever smiling and energetic Front Office Manager, left no stones unturned to ensure that the hotels standards and reputation are kept to their highest point. She is an examplary leader and a strong motivator. Her hospitality is unmatched and undivided. Keep the good job Ms Petido. Well done everyone! Can't wait to be in your midst in a couple of days! Yogesh ( Visited in April 2023, May 2023, Nov 2023 ) Read less
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Mar 2, 2024 Scenic28408818743

Fantastic hotel, service exceptional. We had lovely room with excellent facilities. The staff could not have been more helpful. Regular shuttle bus to the Waterfront was a real advantage. The food was superb and staff always happy to help. Definitely recommended if you are visiting Cape Town for business or pleasure.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location, great staff, great time.

Feb 18, 2024 christopher F

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable rooms. What more can you ask for in a hotel? Breakfast has everything you might want. The hotel shuttle to and from the waterfront district was on time and fast. If I could change one thing it would be to add a couple of kid friendly options to the dinner menu.