Southern Sun Cape Sun, in Cape Town City Centre, offers international dining at Riempies restaurant and drinks at two bars. The 24-hour gym attracts active travelers, and the indoor pool offers a refreshing escape. The helpful staff enhances the experience.
Located in Cape Town, Southern Sun Cape Sun is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Bloubergstrand Beach. Africa Centre and Iziko South African Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
23 Strand Street, 23, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
What's nearby
Greenmarket Square
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Long Street
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bree Street
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Kloof Street
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Woodstock Station
3 min drive
Cape Town Station
5 min walk
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
20 min drive
Restaurants
KFC
2 min walk
Tiger's Milk
3 min walk
McDonald's
3 min walk
Langham House Coffees
3 min walk
Nando's
3 min walk
About this property
Southern Sun Cape Sun
Upscale hotel near Long Street
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre, Southern Sun Cape Sun provides dry cleaning/laundry services, 2 bars and a 24-hour gym. Treat yourself to a massage at Mangwanani, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Riempies, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a business centre and babysitting, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool
Valet parking (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a lift
A front desk safe, a banquet hall and concierge services
Luggage storage, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 368 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Baby baths and free infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A 1 per cent tourism fee will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 65 per day
Valet parking fee: ZAR 95 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Sun Cape Sun have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Cape Sun?
As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Cape Sun on 1 Apr 2026 start from 3.826.067 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Southern Sun Cape Sun pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Self-parking is available for ZAR 65 per day. Valet parking is available for ZAR 95 per night.
What time is check-in at Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Southern Sun Cape Sun located?
Located in Cape Town City Centre, this spa hotel is steps away from Greenmarket Square and Long Street. St. Georges Mall and Adderley Street are just steps away. Cape Town Station is only a 5-minute walk.
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Reviews
Southern Sun Cape Sun Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 161 reviews
10 - Excellent
88
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 161 reviews
8 - Good
49
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 161 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 161 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
8/10 Good
Mark
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and the staff are friendly. The decor is dated and could do with being brought up to date.
Mark
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Nicolas
29 Jan 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros
- Shuttle to and from the V&A Waterfront
- Location is in the heart of the city
- Friendly Staff
- Nice Views
- Comfortable beds
Cons
- Cleanliness of the room was sub par for a 4 star hotel. (Oily hand marks on walls and furniture, moldy shower mat, residue and dirt stains on tub and sink areas, dirty vents.)
- Limited options for food and quality of food is sub par. Better to eat at a restaurant by the V&A.
- Charged CAD130 to have checkout 3 hours later. Was also given 2 different amounts and it was a note left on file, not a hotel charge.
- No shuttle service to the airport.
Overall, it’s an alright place to sleep at night, but would not consider this to be a 4 star hotel, 2 and a half at best. Would not stay at it again though.
Hotel has a variety of food choices and their food is tasty. The rooms are very quiet.
Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
CHARLES RUDZANI
29 Sep 2024
Liked: Amenities
The hotel service from the staff was great, the hotel was very clean , and the condition of the hotel was satisfactory
CHARLES RUDZANI
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Julia
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed 1 night for a big cycle event in Cape Town but they catered to us amazingly, 5 am breakfast pre ride , bike storage
An older but grand hotel in central Cape Town
Staff was very friendly and helped us find local tours in Cape Town
Grace
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison
12 Mar 2024
We received excellent service highly recommend
Allison
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ibironke
11 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very helpful and special thanks to Ahmad who went beyond service to help us. Also, the hotel mgmt team flexibility to extend breakfast time due to the busy periods. Much appreciated.
Ibironke
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Sallyann
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Happy holidays
We stayed 1 night stay at the hotel. It was clean and the staff are helpful and friendly. The only downside was there was insufficient parking and we had to leave the car somewhere else.
We enjoyed our one-week stay at the hotel. The staff was amazing! A key misgiving was lack of a positive response when we requested for shuttle service to pick us up on arrival from the airport.
Oliver
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
G
17 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant, but a bit outdated
Great location, I had everything that I needed. The staff were friendly and helpful.
It would be better if the Southern Sun did a major re-vamp to the rooms as the fittings are a bit outdated.
But overall, a pleasant stay was had.
The property is about 20 mins from CPT. It's downtown so it's walkable although not recommended for women to walk alone at night. It was about 10 minutes from Waterfront.
The hotel is excellent 5 stars. The free breakfast is very hearty -- hard to believe it's free! The staff was wonderful and I loved the ambiance!
I stayed in a suite facing Table mountain. That view was spectacular. The suite was spacious, clean and well maintained. The bed was very comfortable and amenities worked well. Great breakfast selection. The only downside— wifi on the higher floors was not consistent -/ tough for business travelers . If that was better 5 stars. It really is in a convenient spot in the heart of Capetown. You can walk anywhere
Conveniently located at walking distance to the convention center, great view of the Table Mountain from my room (high floor). 6 lifts never let you wait more than a minute or so. There are areas that my experience could have been better, such as a faster check-in (took a while), fixing my air conditioner (not cooling properly), an office chair (the wooden chair was loosen and very non-ergometric, uncomfortable), more toiletry amenities (shaving kit, toothbrush, etc). The check-out gentlemen wasn't on a great customer-service mood.
Fabio Akira
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
K L
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good central hotel
Was there in business but stayed an additional 2 days. I liked the hotel, central and easy to get around, the beds was very comfortable and the breakfast good. However there were a couple of things - f ex the coffee making facility in the room only had decaf. I asked for regular coffee and got that the first day. The remaining days I asked several times for regular coffee but did not get any. Also there was a leakage in the bath room that I reported (not a major thing but anyway) and that was not taken care of either. When checking out I asked them to refund the amount that I did not use (they reseverd an amount from my credit card) and there was difficultis. Upon check out the guy at the desk could not refund and I asked if they could solve it while I was away (on a tour). Back from the tour still not fixed and I was told that the machine was brooken so they could not refund. I asked for cash but that was not possible. At that time I was a bit irritated especially when they asked me to fill in a form when I got back and then they could refund... When I said I was not interested in have to do administrative work to get my money the woman at the desk got snappy at me but finally I received my money. That's not professional! Otherwise most of the staff was friendly.
Staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The hotel has great ambiance and great location for walking around the markets and Long Street. Very comfortable rooms!
Parking was a problem we park onthe other side of the rowd in a parking very daek and dangerous
Breakfast was not as usual for us runners that go out early on race day the was nothing to eat
Wenley
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Nelisa
31 Dec 2022
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The state of the hotel
This was our second stay in 10 years. The stay was very dissappinting, I had to park my car outside the hotel risking being mugged by thugs who roamed around. The hotels rooms had water leaks in the bathroom and some doors difficult to open. Please separate shower from bathtub. The name was rude and wanted to close whilst patrons we're having drinks. I had to call the supervisor.