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Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

★★★★ 1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town, ZA

8.4 guest rating· 2427 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Accommodation

Experience the comfort and elegance of the Southern Sun Waterfront's bright and spacious rooms, equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Some rooms even feature a lounge area with a minibar and espresso machine for your relaxation and convenience.

Dining and Leisure

Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast served daily or opt for in-room dining available 24/7. Sip on drinks at the bar or coffee shop, and savor meals with a South African flair at Yizani Restaurant. Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or stay active at the modern fitness centre.

Prime Location

Conveniently situated just a short walk from the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the hotel offers easy access to top attractions like the Two Oceans Aquarium and Table Mountain. Book now for a memorable stay!

Rooms & rates

Executive Double Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 21 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Suite - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Standard Queen Room - Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 21 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 24 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Fitness facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
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  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Pedicure
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.42427 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Excellent service+ Variety in foodCleanliness issuesCramped roomsInconsistent AC
Cleanliness7.2
Service9.2
Location9.3
Room Quality7.2
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.7

I enjoyed my stay

10.0

Cleanliness and good customer services

Their breakfast and hotel staff very friendly and welcoming

Mosima · ZA · 2026-07-25

Great location

8.0

This is an excellent hotel with well-furnished rooms, complimentary bottled water, and thoughtful sundries. The staff is incredibly pleasant and helpful. Best of all, the hotel offers a highly convenient shuttle to the V&A Waterfront and mall. Can’t emphasize enough, use the free shuttle. Because of the high local crime rate, we were warned not to walk to the waterfront, despite the short distance. Unfortunately, before we received this advice, a member of our travel group had her necklace snatched while walking to view the sunset at the harbor. Another member experienced an attempted theft when someone reached into their taxi to grab a mobile phone.

Wood77 · LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA · 2026-07-19

Guest review

7.0

The location

The carpet in the room was stuffy. The non smoking room had cigarette smells through the extractor . The bathroom is very outdated.

Sohil · ZA · 2026-07-17

Guest review

5.0

Cleaniness

Jerome · NA · 2026-07-17

Good place to stay!

7.0

The room is with two double beds!

The room is not spacious and for the bathroom, there is no hand shower!

Xuan · US · 2026-07-17

Guest review

10.0

The staff were friendly and always ready to help.

Nnenae · NG · 2026-07-12

Good to know

between 6 September to 1 November 2024, Southern Sun Waterfront will be undergoing an exterior refurbishment. As part of this process, workers will be employing rope access techniques to prepare and paint the building's façade. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavor to keep disruptions to a minimum. We appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance our hotel.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 55 per day.