Nestled in Newlands, Southern Sun Newlands offers a tranquil retreat with two on-site restaurants serving local and international cuisine. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. With express check-in, babysitting services available for families and access to a nearby indoor pool.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Room service
In-room childcare
Business center
Meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
For families (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Room options
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Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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7 Main Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
What's nearby
Newlands Cricket Ground - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Newlands Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Cape Town - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive
Cape Town Station - 15 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 32 min drive
Newlands Station - 4 min walk
Claremont Station - 13 min walk
Rondebosch Station - 24 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Limnos Bakers - 6 min walk
Tin Roof - 6 min walk
Stones - 6 min walk
JC Brasserie - 5 min walk
Tiger’s Milk - 7 min walk
About this property
Southern Sun Newlands
At Southern Sun Newlands, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Newlands Cafe, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Cape Town Stadium are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Newlands Station is 4 minutes and Claremont Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Italian
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
162 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free secured on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Baby bath
What to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (6728 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Hand-held showerheads
Portable shower seat
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
28-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features
Dining
Newlands Cafe - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bihari - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 450 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 4950199705
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Also known as
Newlands Southern Sun
Newlands Sun
Southern Sun Newlands
Southern Sun Newlands Hotel
Sun Newlands
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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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Sun Newlands offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Sun Newlands does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Newlands?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Newlands?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Newlands?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 450 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Newlands?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun Newlands?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Southern Sun Newlands and nearby?
Southern Sun Newlands has access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Newlands?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Southern Sun Newlands like?
Southern Sun Newlands is a short 4-minute walk from Newlands Station and 5 minutes' walk from Newlands Cricket Ground.
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Southern Sun Newlands Reviews
Reviews
8,6
Excellent
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9,0/10
Cleanliness
9,2/10
Staff & service
9,0/10
Amenities
8,6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a vast choice of options and excellent coffee. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
22 February 2025
Wonderful staff
Great facilities
Good location
Malcolm
Malcolm, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 March 2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Convenient location in city. We enjoyed our short stay as a family.
Cheri
Cheri, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 March 2025
Convenient and comfortable
Convenient for Cape Town. Beautiful views of Table Mountain. Good breakfast as well and all in all a very comfortable stay.
Andre
Andre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 January 2025
Last minute booking on a Saturday night. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2024
Great stay would definitely stay again
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2024
Newlands stay
Fine for a short trip; somewhat overpriced for the standard relative to other options.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2023
Wonderful hotel, clean, friendly, helpful
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Good experience during our time
Emmanuel Atta
Emmanuel Atta, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 November 2016
great location
Good standard business hotel
GM
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
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.
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2022
Friendly staff
Very pleasant stay. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Good location in newlands and convenient for trips to Cape Town and surrounds.
patrick
patrick, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 November 2024
I was told by my CEO that this Hotel is terrible and he will never stay here again!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 November 2024
I booked in a bunch of employees into the Hotel for a client event close by and the feedback has been terrible!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 January 2024
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Driver was also very polite and punctual.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 November 2022
Very pleasant stay
Great staff and service. Rooms are nice but a little dated. Good breakfast, can be busy there during peak breakfast time.
patrick
patrick, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 April 2023
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.
Zachary
Zachary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Southern Sun never fails to deliver.
The Southern Sun chain is an African institution that has been operating for years. I always use it whenever I can as it never fails to deliver on its service and it always feels like coming home. The Newlands team are always very friendly and the food is amazing. The breakfast buffet will also set you up for the day with its vast choices. Rooms are spotless.
Kevin
Kevin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
05 October 2022
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!
Mildie
Mildie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2022
The staff were outstanding. Everyone of them were very helpful. Especially Inga upon arrival late at night. Will go back there
DENNIS
DENNIS, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 December 2023
Friendly staff at counter etc. Very helpfull. However dinner service/duration etc needs improvement. Was not happy with service.
Breakfast service again was excellent.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 April 2023
Great location in a nice upmarket & safe area in Cape Town (behind Table Mountain). Some good restaurants in walking distance around. Great parking. Room was a decent size, however smelt of tobacco smoke. It could do with an upgrade & freshen up. The only USB charger point we found was on the back of the TV (but only charged with the TV on). Could do with a few more points elsewhere in the room, as all other hotels we have stayed in have. The shower (in bath) was a nightmare to use, difficult taps to turn, meaning hot water continued to run until husband's muscle power could turn it off. Not great having extremely hot water running when children using it. Despite negatives, would stay again for location.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 January 2024
Our recent stay at this hotel was generally enjoyable, with just a minor hiccup that impacted our experience.
The only issue we encountered was with the fridge in our room. Hoping to keep some food and drinks fresh, we utilized the fridge, only to discover that it wasn't working as expected. We were informed that it's a cooler, not a fridge, but unfortunately, the cooling function wasn't operational at all. As a result, we had to discard the perishable items we had purchased.
Despite this inconvenience, we want to highlight that our overall satisfaction with the hotel remains high. The level of service provided by the staff was commendable, and they were responsive to our needs throughout our stay