As one of the best-known hotels within the Tsogo Sun portfolio, Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is situated in the heart of the city’s most sought-after areas. Business travellers have the advantage of being minutes away from the Cape Town International Conference Centre and other major corporate hubs, while leisure travellers are right in the midst of the city’s most popular landmarks.
Being a short walk away from the famous V&A Waterfront and other Cape Town sights is just the start of this iconic accommodation landmark’s appeal. Post-card views of the harbour and of Signal Hill are rivalled only by the stylish, inviting presence of the hotel itself. Step inside the impressive lobby, and you will soon discover why this hotel continues to snap up awards.
Accomodation
Modern, chic and spaciously comfortable, these Waterfront hotel rooms offer guests a rejuvenating, fully serviced escape from the bustling energy of Cape Town. The décor is tasteful and classy with an edge.
Executive Room
Executive rooms have a sitting area, as well as an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower. Facilities include television with DStv, mini-bar and other comforts that add to your stay.
Standard Room
Standard rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower, as well as a range of comforts to make you feel at home. Facilities include television with DStv, tea and coffee making facilities and other touches that optimise your enjoyment.
Standard Surcharge Room
Standard Surcharge rooms have an en-suite bathroom, along with a range of in-room amenities that add to your comfort. Complimentary WiFi is also provided in each room.
Suite
Suites have a sitting area as well as a large en suite bathroom with a separate shower. Additional comforts in each suite include large flat screen television with DStv, mini-bar and other comforts that add to your stay.
Dining
Unique cuisine and relaxed dining are just two of the many aspects that make this a simply superb dining experience to all restaurant guests. The newly renovated Yizani Restaurant is inspired by everything local and is authentically South African.
Yizani Restaurant
Yizani translates as “Come in...Welcome” in Xhosa, and is perfectly appropriate in that this restaurant offers a world-class welcome that…
Yizani Restaurant
Yizani translates as “Come in...Welcome” in Xhosa, and is perfectly appropriate in that this restaurant offers a world-class welcome that sets the scene for the experience to follow.
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Recreation
Catering to your comfort, services and facilities at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town are available to all hotel guests. Some services or facilities may not be available on the hotel premises and may incur additional costs for the guest’s own account.
Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool is ideal for those who enjoy a fresh dip in cool waters.
Fitness Centre
The fully equipped gym is accessible to all guests of the hotel.
Day Spa
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Concierge
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Pricing
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Welcoming and efficient
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