Southern Sun the Cullinan in Cape Town City Centre offers an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a spa, international dishes at Peach Tree restaurant, and drinks at the bar. WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services complete the experience.
Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Southern Sun The Cullinan is in the entertainment district. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Africa Centre, or check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Cullinan Street, 1, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
What's nearby
Cape Town International Convention Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bree Street
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Long Street
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Greenmarket Square
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Castle of Good Hope
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Woodstock Station
4 min drive
Cape Town Station
12 min walk
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town
2 min walk
The Fireman's Arms
8 min walk
Col'Cacchio
2 min walk
Seattle Coffee Company
4 min walk
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
2 min walk
About this property
Southern Sun The Cullinan
Upscale family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Close to Long Street, Southern Sun The Cullinan provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Peach Tree, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
Concierge services, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 394 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
Baby baths, childcare services and free infant beds
Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
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
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 cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A 1 per cent tourism fee will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
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
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
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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
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Southern Sun The Cullinan Cape Town South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun The Cullinan?
As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Cullinan on 2 Apr 2026 start from ₹17,069, excluding 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 Southern Sun The Cullinan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Self-parking is available for ZAR 60 per day.
What time is check-in at Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Southern Sun The Cullinan?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Southern Sun The Cullinan provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 625 per vehicle applies.
Where is Southern Sun The Cullinan located?
This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street. Africa Centre and Bree Street are also within 10 minutes. Cape Town Station is 12 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Southern Sun The Cullinan Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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.
Excellent service and very friendly staff throughout the hotel. Fabulous location, delicious breakfast, spacious room, highly recommend for accommodation in Cape Town.
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.
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.
This property is absolutely clean. Walking distance to waterfront and it has shuttle to waterfront each hour. Very convenient. I highly recommend this hotel.
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.
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!
We enjoyed our stay at the Southern Sun Cullinan. The room was very clean and each day we were provided with a snack or fruit. The dining was top notch and we particularly enjoyed the breakfast buffet each day. The staff was friendly and helpful even during checkout day when the lobby was pretty chaotic. Will stay again if we’re in Cape Town in the future.
Stopped at this hotel for 10 nights with the family. Facilities were great and all the staff were fabulous. They could not have been more helpful.
The bar and restaurant was a good standard and very reasonably priced.
The rooms were spotless but a little tired although the hotel is about to undergo a major refurb,
Beautiful hotel. We stayed here prior to and after a cruise. The hotel offers a shuttle service to and from the airport. They also shuttled us to the docks to board the ship. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet (included) and the food service outside by the pool. Delicious food in beautiful surroundings. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Great location to be close to the ocean and the docks. The staff were very polite and accommodating.
The staff at the Cullinan was excellent. From house cleaning, to the excellent chef, to the great bus drive..Kayah and Freddie were awesome and so many of the waiters had exactly what I wanted to drink each morning. Thanks for a memorable stay. I felt like I was leaving my family. The Wattley family Dexter,Vanessa and kids.
The hotel was fine. It was clean, staff was nice and friendly. Had never been to South Africa so it wasn't in an area that I expected it to be after seeing the pictures online. But all was fine.
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel location was excellent. Breakfast was very good. The staff were also good in general, except the lady who made egg during breakfast. The hotel rooms were not sound proof, not even sound resistant. You can hear everything from the corridors, neighboring rooms, noise from outside, virtually everything. Not comfortable to work or sleep due to noise.
Our stay was fabulous at this beautiful property. All the employees were so friendly and helpful. The meals at Stella were delicious. The sweet and spicy margaritas were wonderful. The wait staff were excellent. The property, rooms and lobby were extremely clean and well kept.
I enjoyed one of the best massages at the spa by Lolisa!
Special thanks to: John, Anthony the manager and Serina.
Also, Freddy the shuttle driver was so friendly and helpful.
You must select this hotel for your stay in Cape Town!
Fabulous hotel! Staff are warm & welcoming as well as accommodating any requests.
Hotel overall is very good. Rooms do show a little tiredness in places however, a renovation is planned for this winter.
Hotel facilities are excellent. Well equipped gym & amazing spa. Well worth grabbing a massage there! Pool towels and SPF provided which is a nice touch.
Full range offered for breakfast, whatever your thing is! Self service with eggs cooked to order by the chefs.
Hotel bar & café offers great selection of meals as well as drinks.
Free shuttle to V&A waterfront but you can also easily walk there within 10 minutes.
Fabulous stay, can throughly recommend & will stay again.
AIMEE
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Patrick
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Staff & service
The room was dated, TV had a bad signal,
shower and toilet were not functioning good. There was a bath but this is unneccessary. The gym was not well equipped. At ground floor all looked nice, cafe was good and the food in there was amazing. Personnel was friendly, also at breakfast.
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.