Southern Sun The Cullinan - Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa1 Cullinan Street, Foreshore, Waterfont, Cape Town, South Africa|
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Southern Sun The Cullinan - Cape Town
1 Cullinan Street, Foreshore, Waterfont, Cape Town, South Africa·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families34%
Couples32%
Business15%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Staff9.2
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Families34%
Couples32%
Business15%
Groups11%

Luxury Cape Town hotel with award-winning Cape Malay cuisine and an on-site Collectors Wine Shop

Amenities & Wellness

Southern Sun The Cullinan Cape Town has a heated outdoor pool open all year, with a pool bar and sun loungers. The wellness spa offers body scrubs, couples massages, and facial treatments, plus a spa lounge and relaxation area. Guests also get a free hourly shuttle to the V&A Waterfront and can use the fitness centre, though two treadmills were reported broken in one stay.

Rooms & Suites

The Cullinan houses 394 en-suite rooms with air conditioning, soundproofing, and free uncapped WiFi. Each room has a tea/coffee maker and a private bathroom with grab rails and wheelchair access in some units. Suites come with personalized butler service, and some rooms offer views of Table Mountain, though not all.

Dining & Wine

The on-site Peach Tree restaurant serves a breakfast buffet with a live pianist and an egg chef, plus a dinner buffet. Stella Café & Bar has a snack menu, cocktails, and a bar with draft beers. The Big 5 Wine Cave below the hotel offers premium South African wines, and the Collectors Wine Shop sells bottles to take away.

Location & Activities

The hotel is 250 metres from the Cape Town International Convention Centre and within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront. Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and Camps Bay beach are 10-15 km away via car or the hotel's shuttle service. Guests can book walking tours, bike tours, or themed dinner nights at the tour desk.

Business & Family Services

The hotel has a business centre with fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities for conferences. Family stays are supported with babysitting/child services, strollers, board games, and a kid-friendly buffet. Accessible parking, a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and luggage storage are available for all guests.

  • Location: Within walking distance to V&A Waterfront and Cape Town CBD
  • Rooms: 394 en-suite rooms with Table Mountain views
  • Dining: Award-winning Cape Malay fusion cuisine at The Peach Tree
  • Wellness: Heated outdoor pool and wellness spa with African treatments
  • Services: Personalized butler service available for suites
  • Features: On-site Collectors Wine Shop featuring premium South African wines
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 195.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Afrikaans
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:12
Number of rooms:390
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Rooms and availability

Executive King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Baby pushchair
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Southern Sun The Cullinan

💵 Lowest room price 82 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.1 km
✈️ Distance to airport 19.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

1 Cullinan Street, Foreshore, Waterfont, Cape Town, South Africa
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1 Cullinan Street, Foreshore, Waterfont, Cape Town, South Africa
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Reviews of Southern Sun The Cullinan

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FAQ about Southern Sun The Cullinan

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel?
Staying 10 minutes' drive from Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel, guests will find one of the top-rated landmarks, V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall, whereas South African Jewish Museum is 2.2 km away.
What is the closest airport to Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Cape Town International airport is located within a 19-minute drive (20 km) from Southern Sun The Cullinan.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Shuttle which will take you to the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan with a 19-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at this grand hotel?
Yes, at this grand hotel there are parking spaces provided on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Guests of the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Chefs Warehouse offering European cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan.
What is check-in and check-out time at the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel?
Guests of the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What room types does the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel comprise?
The grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel offers such room types as Queen Suite, Executive Suite, and Standard Queen Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Each room at the hotel can boast a work desk, tea/coffee making equipment as well as spectacular views of the ocean.
Is the 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan provides accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
Does the staff at the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel will help you in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Greek.
Are there any business facilities featured at the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan?
For business travellers the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan offers a business centre as well as conference equipment and a photocopy machine.
Which facilities are provided in the grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan?
The grand 4-star Southern Sun The Cullinan includes such facilities as currency exchange and a lift, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
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