Southern Sun Cullinan

Cape Town, South Africa

Star rating

Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room
Peach Tree restaurant
Peach Tree restaurant
Family Room
Family Room
Executive Room
Stella Cafe
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room
Peach Tree restaurant
Peach Tree restaurant
Family Room
Family Room
Executive Room
Stella Cafe

The hotel

Notable for its impressive tower, this hotel's style has been borrowed from the best ideas of classical architecture. The lobby is particularly impressive with its marble columns, bronze sculptures and huge picture windows leading out on to the pool, surrounded by an attractive terrace with neo-classical colonnade. All rooms command views of the city, Table Mountain, the harbour or the Atlantic Ocean. Stella Cafe and Bar has a Parisian chic vibe indoors, or you can dine al fresco overlooking the pool, with a fantastic selection of South African wines to compliment your chosen dish - an ideal way to wind down after a day of meetings or sightseeing. 

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Near the V&A Waterfront. Transfer time from airport: 20 min.

Hotel information

394 rooms. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, TV, tea/coffee maker, safe and hairdryer. Standard rooms with 2 twin beds or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping max 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

Executive Rooms are spacious rooms that include a fully stocked mini bar* with a large en-suite bathroom featuring separate bath and shower, and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Suites have a separate living area featuring a fully stocked mini bar* as well as large en-suite bathroom and master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Suites include full butler service.

Peach Tree Restaurant (a la carte breakfast and dinner, Cape Malay fusion). Stella Cafe & Bar (indoor and al fresco dining, serving food, coffee and a large selection of South African wines). In-room dining available. 

Outdoor heated swimming pool. Fitness centre. Mangwanani Spa offering a range of treatments*. 

Complimentary WiFi. Concierge. Airport shuttle service* (on request). Secure underground parking*. 

Wheelchair-accessible rooms with queen-size bed and roll-in shower.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great customer service

Jul 23, 2025 Camper23398559552

The staff is awesome with amazing customer service…a big shout for Mhlongo LN who went beyond his call of duty to serve us…people like him are rare and should be retained and promoted
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Funtastic Family experience at this hotel!

Jul 22, 2025 Sherpa20361767951

We had a Family trip of 11 ( 5 children and 6 adults). Our stay at the hotel was amazingly good! We highly recomend it, because of: Very efficient and friendly personel Everything very clean Very good to have breakfast with a piano player "Funtastic" ideia to have the 4:00pm sweet station... children and adults loved it ;) Very good the shuttle… Read more
We had a Family trip of 11 ( 5 children and 6 adults). Our stay at the hotel was amazingly good! We highly recomend it, because of: Very efficient and friendly personel Everything very clean Very good to have breakfast with a piano player "Funtastic" ideia to have the 4:00pm sweet station... children and adults loved it ;) Very good the shuttle to the waterftont, a special thanks to Freedy! Many thanks to you all from this happy, big Portuguese Family! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Luxury in Cape Town, South Africa

Jul 10, 2025 Jennifer B Westfield, Indiana

This is a luxury hotel not to be missed in Cape Town, South Africa. We were lucky enough to be part of a group that stayed at the property. The staff was incredibly kind to our group that was experience some travel disruption. The lobby is decorated beautiful and we enjoyed several little extras throughout the day including a candy bar during… Read more
This is a luxury hotel not to be missed in Cape Town, South Africa. We were lucky enough to be part of a group that stayed at the property. The staff was incredibly kind to our group that was experience some travel disruption. The lobby is decorated beautiful and we enjoyed several little extras throughout the day including a candy bar during happy hour times. This property is convenient to restaurants and the waterfront area. We had a fun experience as the Springbok Rugby team was staying on property the night we were there after their 54 - 7 win and we got to see them arrive back for the night! A memory that we will take with us for sure. If I was returning to the area, I would definitely consider staying at this property again! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel in Cape Town!

Jun 12, 2025 njcavalier Chatham, New Jersey

The Cullinan is as warm and welcoming as it is elegant. It is well located near the V&A Waterfront — in fact, the hotel has a shuttle to the V&A that leaves on the hour and returns on the half hour throughout the day. It is also close by the cruise terminal, a plus for those taking a cruise out of Cape Town. But it’s also a great jumping off… Read more
The Cullinan is as warm and welcoming as it is elegant. It is well located near the V&A Waterfront — in fact, the hotel has a shuttle to the V&A that leaves on the hour and returns on the half hour throughout the day. It is also close by the cruise terminal, a plus for those taking a cruise out of Cape Town. But it’s also a great jumping off point for other sights in and around the city. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. (Ours had a beautiful view of Table Mountain.). There are wonderful dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the hotel, and the staff is gracious, friendly and helpful. This is a great choice for a stay on Cape Town. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Small pool but beautiful hotel

Jun 7, 2025 ellierachelowen Cardiff, United Kingdom

Such a beautiful hotel. The rooms were really clean and comfortable beds. The hotel is in a great location with easy tensport over to the waterfront. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was really tasty. Pool was a bit small and cold but otherwise, an overall great experience.