Located in Cape Town, 2.7 miles from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Southern Sun Newlands has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Southern Sun Newlands the rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. CTICC is 6.2 miles from the accommodation, while Robben Island Ferry is 7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 11 miles from Southern Sun Newlands.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    As we are based in Somerset West and we were working on an project in Ottery (late Thursday night/early Friday) we needed to be close to Ottery and as a result the Southern Sun was a perfect location. The bonus was two queen sized beds in each...
  • Colleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent place to stay for the Two Oceans Marathon! It’s walking distance to the start line, they provide a free shuttle after the race complete with a welcoming committee. and a pasta meal the night before and breakfast beginning at 3am!
  • S
    Samantha
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I enjoyed my stay here. Its not glamourous but does the job. It is comfortable and functional. Takes 15 minutes to get to V&A in a taxi. Taxi via uber were quick. Would stay again. Staff are helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Newlands Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Bihari Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Southern Sun Newlands
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Southern Sun Newlands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Southern Sun Newlands accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Southern Sun Newlands of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Southern Sun Newlands

  • Southern Sun Newlands is 4.3 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Southern Sun Newlands is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Southern Sun Newlands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Southern Sun Newlands has 2 restaurants:

    • Newlands Cafe
    • Bihari Restaurant

  • The prices at Southern Sun Newlands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Southern Sun Newlands include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Guests staying at Southern Sun Newlands can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go