Southern Sun Cape Sun – A Favorite for Families in Cape Town
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Southern Sun Cape Sun offers 368 rooms and suites with free uncapped WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with DStv channels. Options include Standard Rooms with king beds, Executive Rooms with workspaces, and Family Rooms with twin double beds. Suites feature walk-in closets, lounge areas, and en-suite bathrooms with Jacuzzis. The two Penthouse Suites and two Presidential Suites include private lounges, dining areas, and kitchenettes. Rooms offer views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, or Table Bay.
Dining & Drinks
Riempies Restaurant serves breakfast buffets and Cape Dutch-Malay fusion dishes like slow-cooked beef cheek with bitter chocolate. Le Bar and Lounge features mirrored walls, chandeliers, and cocktails. The menu includes chocolate Mayan yogurt and cinnabun melba toast by Executive Chef Alfred Henry. In-room dining is available.
Leisure & Fitness
The hotel has an indoor pool and a gym with Technogym equipment. Business travelers can use the Business Centre with printing and secretarial services. Backup power is available during load shedding.
Location & Attractions
The hotel is in Cape Town's City Bowl, a 10-minute walk from Bo Kaap, the Castle of Good Hope, and Long Street. Nearby attractions include Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and Boulders Beach penguin colony. The Cape Town International Convention Centre is 1 km away.
Services & Events
Services include concierge, laundry, and secure basement parking. The hotel has nine meeting rooms for up to 650 delegates. Family packages allow two children under 18 to stay and eat breakfast free. Romantic packages include in-room wine and turndown service.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Tips on navigating the city
Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Indoor swimming pool
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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