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Southern Sun Newlands

4.0 star property

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A hotel entrance with a paved driveway, parked cars, and a mountain backdrop.
A modern hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a seating area.
A modern lobby with red sofas, a bar area, and a stone wall.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a patterned floor, a reception area, and a seating area with a red sofa.
A buffet area with various breads and pastries displayed in baskets.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Explore the area

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Main Road, 7, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Place, Newlands Cricket Ground
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newlands Stadium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavendish Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings and trees.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed with a blue bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room with Two Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a mountain and city.

Double Room with Two Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cape Town

A family-friendly stay in Cape Town awaits you at Southern Sun Newlands. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Newlands Cricket Ground and Cavendish Square. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Newlands Cafe, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 6728 square feet (625 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Newlands hotel, attractions include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Camps Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Newlands Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newlands Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cavendish Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 4 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KAUAI - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stones - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Limnos Bakers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barristers Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hans & Lloyd - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Newlands

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 6728 square feet (625 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Southern Sun Newlands. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 162 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 6728 sq ft of conference space
  • 625 sq. m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Southern Sun Newlands offers 162 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Bihari
  • Newlands Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 6,728 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun Newlands

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.00 per cent destination fee will be charged.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 4950199705

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Newlands Southern Sun
Newlands Sun
Southern Sun Newlands
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel
Sun Newlands
Sun Newlands Hotel
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel Cape Town
Southern Sun Newlands Cape Town
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel
Southern Sun Newlands Cape Town
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun Newlands?

Southern Sun Newlands offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Newlands?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Newlands on 10 Aug 2026 start from NZ$190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Southern Sun Newlands?

Yep, Southern Sun Newlands has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Sun Newlands?

The closest beach to Southern Sun Newlands is Camps Bay Beach (8.5 km).

What makes Southern Sun Newlands a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southern Sun Newlands.

Is Southern Sun Newlands family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as baby baths and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Southern Sun Newlands is a hit with families.

Does Southern Sun Newlands serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun Newlands?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun Newlands?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun Newlands?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Newlands?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Southern Sun Newlands Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 102 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana

Access to great gyms nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, staff, cleaneness, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in perfect condition and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was a very nice suprise as we did not expect it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room breakfast good a solid 8 out of 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff Great facilities Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig

Staff were friendly. Rooms and gener
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, clean, friendly, helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Convenient location in city. We enjoyed our short stay as a family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

GM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

great location

Good standard business hotel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

What a gem of a hotel. Handy for the cricket ground and it was only about R150 for a Uber into the V&A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and comfortable

Convenient for Cape Town. Beautiful views of Table Mountain. Good breakfast as well and all in all a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff

Very pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Good location in newlands and convenient for trips to Cape Town and surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Great staff and service. Rooms are nice but a little dated. Good breakfast, can be busy there during peak breakfast time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking on a Saturday night. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and helpful. Driver was also very polite and punctual.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Yes
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Newlands stay

Fine for a short trip; somewhat overpriced for the standard relative to other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel, great location and great staff

The hotel was very clean and exceeded our expectations. We had a last minute late night booking and the staff especially Helena was waiting for us to check in. She was very helpful and made a long night enjoyable. The breakfast in the morning was excellent and the location was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids and I absolutely loved staying here. The staff is so kind, the room was warm and cozy in the cold rainy weather, and the breakfast is amazing!!!! Really, stay here for the breakfast. They have everything and lots of it. Excellent coffee! We loved it. Our room had a lovely view of Table Mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel Atta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience during our time
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mildie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The staff is super friendly amd helpful. Hazel in particular was Amazing! but all staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfasy buffet was excellent and spot on. Thanks team!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were outstanding. Everyone of them were very helpful. Especially Inga upon arrival late at night. Will go back there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was told by my CEO that this Hotel is terrible and he will never stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked in a bunch of employees into the Hotel for a client event close by and the feedback has been terrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024