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Southern Sun The Cullinan

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Long Street

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.
Exterior
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, large columns, and a seating area with a coffee table and chairs.
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room with Two Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a view of the city.

Double Room with Two Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite

  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite | City view

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cape Town

City center stay.At this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Bree Street and Adderley Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Westin Executive Club Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun The Cullinan

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Long Street
Southern Sun The Cullinan offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. 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 center 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • 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. 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

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

  • 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.00 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun The Cullinan to the airport?

Southern Sun The Cullinan is 13.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

As of Aug 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Cullinan on Aug 10, 2026 start from CA $241, 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.

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun The Cullinan offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 625 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Southern Sun The Cullinan to the beach?

This hotel is 4.5 mi (16-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 2.7 mi (9-min drive) from Milton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun The Cullinan, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 195 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun The Cullinan?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 60 per day.

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have a pool?

Southern Sun The Cullinan features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have a restaurant?

Southern Sun The Cullinan is home to Peach Tree, which features international cuisine.

Does Southern Sun The Cullinan have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is Southern Sun The Cullinan to downtown Cape Town?

Southern Sun The Cullinan is 0.4 mi away from Cape Town.

Southern Sun The Cullinan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 278 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johan Robins

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle to waterfront....excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurants and pool. Shuttle bus to V&A is a great perk also. The room are a suitable size for a family of four. Overall, great location for a city break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in central Cape Town. Everything you'd need right at your hands. Free shuttle service to Waterfront and a very helpful concierge. The interior was beautiful and breakfast as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hethen

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Chukwuemeka

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

4/10 Poor

kojo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very noisy. Cleaners will bang doors to wake you up. Didn't have a peaceful stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Gurminderjit

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Martynas

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

8/10 Good

michelle

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Our family loved
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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