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Southern Sun Waterfront

Cape Town, South Africa
★★★★

About Southern Sun Waterfront

Located in the heart of Cape Town’s most tourist-friendly precinct, the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel invites guests to experience the best of the city, great comfort, excellent amenities, and a warm welcome.

Our award-winning Cape Town hotel offers 537 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, with options for solo, family, and group travel. Rooms feature free uncapped Wi-Fi, air conditioning, DStv, and more. Breakfast is included in rates, and two kids under 18 stays for free when sharing with adults.

Workout in the gym, make a splash in the pool, get pampered at Utopia Beauty Salon and Spa, and enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle to get you to the V&A Waterfront. Business guests can stay productive in the Business Centre and host meetings in the two adaptable venues.

Dining variety includes a big buffet breakfast selection, 18-hour room service, cocktails and all-day dining at Waterfront Bar, and a contemporary taste of South Africa at Yizani restaurant. Our great location puts the Zeitz MOCAA, Two Oceans Aquarium, the V&A, and the City Bowl within 10-minutes’ walk of the hotel.

Perfect For
Adventure Beach / Coastal Cycling Gourmet Hiking History & Culture Indigenous Culture / Art Leisure Nature Relaxation Shopping Sports Watersports Wine
Accept Credit Cards
Activity Desk
Air conditioner
Bar
Business Centre
Children Friendly
Conference Centre
Disabled Friendly
Eco Friendly
Gym / Fitness Centre
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Mobile Connectivity
Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck
Parking
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Satellite TV
Secure Parking
Spa
Travel Desk
Vegetarian
Wheelchair Access
24-hour Security
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Credit Card Facilities
Disability
Foreign Exchange
Laundry Service (Available)
Room Service
Travel Desk
On Site
Beach Drop Off
Cycling
Massages
Walks (Self Guided)
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Art Galleries
Beach
Boat Cruises
Boating
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Cycling
Fishing
Garden Tours
General Sightseeing
Golf
Health and Fitness Centre
Helicopter Rides
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Hiking
Historical Tours
Jet Skis
Kayaking / Paddling
Kite Surfing
Marine Adventures
Marine Tidal Pool
Mini Golf
Mountain Biking
Museums
Natural History Tours
Paragliding
Quad Biking
Sailing
Scenic Flights
Squash Court
Surfing
Tennis Court
Walks (Guided)
Walks (Self Guided)
Water Skiing
Wildlife Tours
Windsurfing
Wine Tasting

Accommodation Options

Standard and Family Rooms
Well-appointed, welcoming, and very comfortable, our Standard Rooms have everything you’ll need for a relaxing or productive stay in Cape Town’s Waterfront area. The en-suite bathroom has both a bath and a shower, the bedroom has either a queen-size bed or the option of two doubles, and there’s space to relax and to work. Home comforts include a flatscreen with DStv, tea and coffee facilities, air-conditioning, free uncapped Wi-Fi, and more. Family Rooms have two doubles beds, an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, as well as a range of comforts to make you feel at home.
Executive Rooms
A popular choice with both business guests and visitors wanting extra space, our Executive Rooms offer a great selection of comfort and conveniences with the addition of a small seating area. Each of the Executive Rooms features a flatscreen with DStv, air-conditioning, free uncapped Wi-Fi, an electronic safe, a mini-fridge and other amenities. For extra convenience, the rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a comfy king-size bed to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Suites
Our Suites have plenty of space, luxury amenities to enhance your stay, and all the usual Southern Sun comforts. As well as space to work, our open-plan Suites have a comfortable and generously proportioned lounge area for you to relax in. Enjoy waterfront and city views and sleep soundly in a comfy king-size bed. A flat-screen TV and complimentary uncapped Wi-Fi add to the homely comforts in our Suites. The en-suite bathroom is sleek and spacious and has a shower, and other amenities include a mini-bar, air-con, tea, and coffee facilities, and more.

Dining & Cuisine

Yizani
Contemporary South African Fusion Dishes Yizani translates as “Come in...Welcome” in isiXhosa, and is perfectly appropriate in that this restaurant offers a world-class welcome that sets the scene for the experience to follow. Yizani Restaurant on Cape Town’s Waterfront offers guests a taste of contemporary South African and fusion food prepared using the freshest seasonal produce. The menu offers a range of popular South African dishes, with a contemporary twist and includes appetising starters, fresh salads, soups, succulent meat and poultry dishes, fish and seafood and truly decadent desserts. All this, combined with a comprehensive wine list that includes Champagne, kosher and organic wines and dessert wines, the elegance of the venue and attentive service, makes for a truly remarkable dining experience. Yizani is a participating auction wines restaurant.
Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bath Towels
Bath
Bed Linen
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Disabled Rooms
Dressing Gowns
En Suite Bathroom
Fridge
Hairdryer
Internet Access (Complimentary)
iPod/iPhone/USB Dock
Iron / Ironing Board
Laundry Service (Available)
LCD DVD/TV
Lounge Area
Lounge
Mini Bar
Outside Shower
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Smoking Rooms
Tea / Coffee
Television
Wardrobe
Wheelchair Friendly
Portfolio Places
At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★
  • Rooms: 537
  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 11:00
  • Languages: Afrikaans, English, sotho, tswana, Xhosa, Zulu
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