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Southern Sun The Cullinan

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Cullinan Street, 1, Cape Town, WC, 8001
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Dining table
Free minibar items
TV
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Two Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Cape Town awaits you at Southern Sun The Cullinan. Within steps you'll find Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Peach Tree, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre hotel include Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castle of Good Hope - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirty7 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop on Long - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun The Cullinan

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Southern Sun The Cullinan offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Southern Sun The Cullinan. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Southern Sun The Cullinan was completed in June 2024.

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

  • 1 building
  • 394 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun The Cullinan offers 394 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

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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 (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 60 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Peach Tree

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

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 near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun The Cullinan

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 625 per vehicle (one way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 60 per day

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cullinan Southern Sun
Southern Sun Cullinan
Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel
Sun Cullinan
Sun Cullinan Hotel
Cullinan Hotel Cape Town
Southern Sun The Cullinan Cape Town, South Africa
Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel Cape Town Central
Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel Cape Town
Southern Sun Cullinan Cape Town
Southern Sun The Cullinan Cape Town South Africa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

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

Is parking available at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

Yep, Southern Sun The Cullinan has a secured covered self car park for ZAR 60 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Sun The Cullinan?

The closest beach to Southern Sun The Cullinan is Clifton Bay Beach (5.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Southern Sun The Cullinan. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have a pool?

Southern Sun The Cullinan has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What makes Southern Sun The Cullinan a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southern Sun The Cullinan.

Is Southern Sun The Cullinan 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 The Cullinan is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Southern Sun The Cullinan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 228 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann, Seattle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s standard room (Queen size). It was fluffy towels, the shower was excellent. The downstairs Stella Dining and Bar was wonderful. Particularly enjoyed the salmon appetizer. Unfortunately, the shampoo was missing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annah, Thembisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Pegswood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is absolutely clean. Walking distance to waterfront and it has shuttle to waterfront each hour. Very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shesheena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martynas, romeoville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for a week in one room with 2 adults and 2 kids. Very comfortable room. We had breakfast included and the buffet was endless. Very classy feel throughout the hotel. Short walk to the harbourfront but they also offered hourly shuttles. Location was very convenient for all our tours and just walking around the town. We didn't use the pool - I can comment that it wasn't huge but it seemed adequate. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles A

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

A Superb Hotel Reasonably Priced

when you arrive, you know you've arrived
the lobby 26/12/2024
the swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience with a breakfast spread fit for royalty! Very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very deluxe hotel with extra friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for four nights and had a wonderful experience. Our hotel room was warm, inviting and comfortable. The staff in the hotel and restaurant were all very kind, helpful and great with our kids. The complimentary shuttle to the V&A waterfront is a nice service. You can pick up the sightseeing bus from there, or across from the hotel. Overall a very pleasant and comfortable stay in a great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, rooms are excellent, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent base for a stay in Cape Town for business or pleasure. Superb staff at Reception, Dining room, bar, housekeeping. The regular shuttle to V & A Waterfront much appreciated. Thank you; would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Southern Sun The Cullinan for 7 nights, 8 days, attending a conference. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Conference Center and is a short, safe walk over. It is also an easy walk to the V&A Waterfront from the hotel. I would take Uber to get to other neighborhoods. The hotel was absolutely lovely. Newly refurbished with comfortable and clean rooms, a lovely bar with friendly staff, where we gathered every night, and a nice spa and beautiful pool. Breakfast was excellent every morning. Ms. Angie at the egg station and Mr. Mike at the piano made every morning extra special. I can't possible give enough compliments about the hotel staff. Every single staff member at the front desk and concierge was friendly, kind and so helpful. They helped connect us with a reliable driver at the last minute when we wanted to go out exploring the peninsula. The only inconsistency I experienced was with housekeeping. My room was always cleaned on time and cleaned well, but every day, something was forgotten. One day face towels were not replenished, another day the water bottles were not replaced, etc. But it wasn't enough to affect my overall experience. I would just call downstairs and ask for what I needed. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Cape Town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudeer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024