Southern Sun Cullinan

Cape Town, South Africa

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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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not a 5 start hotel, but it is a 5 start price stay

Aug 7, 2025 evandrot2015 Lake Tahoe (California), California

We you arrive at the hotel it is very nice. The swimming pool is right next to the main lobby. Quite nice view. After checking in, you go to your room and then realize it is an old hotel, not well maintained. The bed is really small, not enough for a couple. It looks like a widow bed size…So, the expectations we had from the nice hotel lobby… Read more
We you arrive at the hotel it is very nice. The swimming pool is right next to the main lobby. Quite nice view. After checking in, you go to your room and then realize it is an old hotel, not well maintained. The bed is really small, not enough for a couple. It looks like a widow bed size…So, the expectations we had from the nice hotel lobby entrance were gone when we enter to our hotel room. Not nice. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Can't Fault It.

Aug 5, 2025 OtistheBlackCat Wirral, United Kingdom

We've stayed at this excellent hotel before, in Autumn 2003 and were pleased to be back. To be honest, we can't fault it. The staff are pleasant, friendly and efficient and always seem relaxed. The breakfast is excellent with something for everyone. There's also live piano playing. The bar is very reasonably proceed, especially when compared with… Read more
We've stayed at this excellent hotel before, in Autumn 2003 and were pleased to be back. To be honest, we can't fault it. The staff are pleasant, friendly and efficient and always seem relaxed. The breakfast is excellent with something for everyone. There's also live piano playing. The bar is very reasonably proceed, especially when compared with the UK, and the bar meals are tasty and substantial portions. It's also handy for the V&A Waterfront and there's a return courtesy bus every hour. Both routes of the "hop on, hop of" bus service also stops close by. If you're looking for a hotel in Cape Town then we'd certainly recommend this one. Read less
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Jul 28, 2025 Wilma L

Thank you to the wonderful and friendly staff, I checked in on Friday evening and received a warm welcome. The room, the view, the breakfast was beyond awesome. I will definitely make my way back for another unforgettable experience.
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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