Southern Sun Cape Sun - Cape Town

Centrally located hotel with panoramic views of Table Mountain and Robben Island

Amenities

Southern Sun Cape Sun Cape Town offers free uncapped WiFi in all rooms, an indoor swimming pool open year-round, and a spa & wellness centre with 12 types of massage including couples and full-body treatments. The hotel also has a fitness centre with exercise equipment, though recent reviews note two of three bicycles have rusted seats. Complimentary parking and secure indoor parking are available, plus a valet service and an accessible parking option.

Rooms

Each of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms at the Southern Sun Cape Sun provides views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, or Table Bay. The rooms feature an antique-style décor, an en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower, and a tea/coffee station. Higher-floor rooms offer panoramic city and harbour views from glass elevators, and some suites include two bathrooms and a separate lounge area.

Dining

Riempies Restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast, plus lunch and dinner blending modern and traditional Cape Dutch and Malay influences with live cooking stations. Le Bar and Lounge in the lobby offers a New York-style atmosphere with a pianist playing nightly, and a coffee-served experience with artisan selections. A complimentary welcome drink and a sweets cabinet open from 17:00 to 20:00 are also provided.

Location

The Cape Sun hotel is centrally located on Strand Street, a 12-minute walk from The Company Gardens and a 4-minute walk from Green Market Square. Guests can reach the V&A Waterfront via a free scheduled shuttle running from 17:00 to 22:00 daily, and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is 5 km away. Cultural heritage sites like Bo Kaap and Long Street are immediately accessible, with the Cape Town International Convention Center 10 minutes' walk away.

Business & Family

The Southern Sun Cape Sun has a business centre and adaptable conference venues that can accommodate up to 650 delegates, making it suited for corporate events. Families benefit from children staying free when sharing with adults, a babysitting service, and the indoor pool. The hotel also offers a shuttle to the V&A Waterfront, and the concierge desk can arrange tours, airport transfers, and local transport.

• Location: 12-minute walk from The Company Gardens, 4-minute walk from Green Market Square
• Rooms: All rooms with views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, or Table Bay
• Dining: Live cooking stations at Riempies Restaurant with Cape Dutch and Malay influences
• Wellness: Spa & wellness centre offering 12 types of massage including couples and full-body
• Business: Conference venues adaptable for up to 650 delegates
• Family: Children stay free when sharing with adults, complimentary shuttle to V&A Waterfront