You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services at Southern Sun Newlands. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Located in Newlands, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Southern Sun Newlands is in the suburbs and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Newlands Cricket Ground. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Upscale family-friendly hotel in the historical district
An airport shuttle, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Southern Sun Newlands. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and access to a nearby indoor pool
Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall and luggage storage
Room features
All 162 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
Baby baths, childcare services and free infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Bihari
Newlands Cafe
Things to do
Gym
Indoor pool (guest access)
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Baby bath
In-room babysitting
In-room cot
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
6,728 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Portable shower seat
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
28-inch TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 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
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:
1.00 per cent destination fee will be charged.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 195 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)
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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 4950199705
We should mention
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
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 class
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Sun Newlands pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun Newlands?
As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun Newlands on 30 Aug 2026 start from ฿3,174, 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.
How much is parking at Southern Sun Newlands?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Southern Sun Newlands?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Southern Sun Newlands?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Southern Sun Newlands provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per person applies.
Where is Southern Sun Newlands located?
This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Cricket Ground, Cavendish Square and Newlands Stadium. Table Mountain National Park and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). Newlands Station is only a 4-minute walk and Claremont Station is 13 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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