Hotel★★★★
Southern Sun Cape Sun
City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
About Southern Sun Cape Sun
Southern Sun Cape Sun is a hotel in City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 171 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, pets allowed. It is 140 m from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Floors
- 32
- Opened
- 1983
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Other stays within 500 m
- 127
Ranked #55 of 75 hotels in City Bowl by StayVersus score
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How Southern Sun Cape Sun scores
Better rated than 17% of hotels in Cape Town
- Guest rating 8.4
- Location 9.4
- Public transport 9.0
Cape Town average
Amenities
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
Policies
- Pets allowed
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.4/10
- Walk grade
- 99/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 23
- Sights within 1 km
- 34
| Nearest beachMilton Beach | 3.3 km7 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationCape Town Railway Station | 330 m5 min walk |
| Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT) | 18 km40 min drive |
| Distance to the centreCape Town | 140 m2 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopWOOLWORTHS | 70 m1 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyClicks Pharmacy Picbel Parkade | 70 m1 min walk |
Sights nearby
- South African Cultural History Museum140 m
- South African Sendinggestig Museum150 m
- The Blue Train Park200 m
- Heart of Cape Town Museum210 m
- Shosholoza Meyl Train220 m
- Iziko Old Town House Museum270 m
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Questions about Southern Sun Cape Sun
How do guests rate Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Southern Sun Cape Sun has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 171 reviews, which is better than 17% of rated hotels in Cape Town.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does Southern Sun Cape Sun include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
How far is Southern Sun Cape Sun from the airport?
The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away in a straight line.
When did Southern Sun Cape Sun open?
Southern Sun Cape Sun opened in 1983.
Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Cape Sun?
The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Yes: WOOLWORTHS, about 70 m away (1 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Southern Sun Cape Sun?
Clicks Pharmacy Picbel Parkade is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 70 m away (1 min walk).
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