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Southern Sun The Cullinan

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $209
$182 nightly
$209 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21

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Cullinan Street, 1, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenmarket Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 254 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | City view

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 254 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | City view

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at Southern Sun The Cullinan, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Camps Bay Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bree Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Greenmarket Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Africa Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fireman's Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun The Cullinan

Southern Sun The Cullinan offers 394 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 394 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Peach Tree, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Peach Tree - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 60 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 1.00 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 625 per vehicle (one way)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 60 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Southern Sun The Cullinan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 276 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hethen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my fourth stay at the Cullinan over a period of 10 years and they’ve managed to maintain high standards throughout which is very impressive - in terms of food quality, cleanliness, friendly well trained staff and overall decor and state of the hotel. I can highly recommend the property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was very friendly and helpfull,all round was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chukwuemeka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did their utmost to make our stay comfortable. Staff were quite professional and courteous
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurminderjit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, great staff!!! It also has a great location and a shuttle to the VA waterfront. Rooms are nice and clean, but what makes this place is the staff! They are definitely top notch. Will stay here again perfect location right next to the convention center.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Great room and great service

The reception area is spacious and staff friendly and helpful. The room was clean, large and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located near the waterfront, old but very good hotel, good restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martynas

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

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Our family loved
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Fantastic hotel. Clean, luxurious, and absolutely the best staff anywhere. Great location, very highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place oozes class staff very friendly and helpful couldn’t do enough to make our stay memorable
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Vuyiswa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities
Warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was disappointed that the hotel did not provide complimentary water on the second night of our stay as they did on the first night after all the changes for the room were the same for both nights some what cheep skate approach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Highly recommend!

Excellent service and very friendly staff throughout the hotel. Fabulous location, delicious breakfast, spacious room, highly recommend for accommodation in Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cullinan Southern Sun is a really lovely hotel. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the hotel itself is well maintained & clean. I would recommend it to anyone staying in Cape Town
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

very nice hotel and great service

Very nice hotel. stayed at the hotel and the end of a cruise. Arranged for pickup to and from airport and provided great service. I would recommend the the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022