SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Long Street

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Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Standard Queen Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room with Two Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Buitengracht Street, Corner Buitengracht & Strand Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Idiot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marco's African Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Heritage Square - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Locanda at Villa 47 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Athletic Club & Social - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl

Hotel near Long Street
Located close to Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Cruise Terminal, SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Vigour & Verve, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 202 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Baby baths and free infant beds
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Vigour & Verve

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 50 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Hotel
SunSquare Bowl Hotel
SunSquare Bowl
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl South Africa
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Hotel
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Cape Town
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per night.

What time is check-in at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 550 per person applies.

Where is SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bree Street and Long Street. Greenmarket Square and Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre are also within 5 minutes. Cape Town Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 216 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stayed in CapeTown for 4 days prior to joining a cruise ship. This hotel is in a more central area and we found lots of great restaurants around the area as well as eating in the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the city safety personel on each street junction made us feel safe. Roof top bar and balcony with small pool was a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great Hotel, central located
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

Our initial room was very small, not the cleanest, and directly across the street from a doggy daycare. We requested a different room. The second room accommodated our needs. The food was amazing and the hotel is situated in an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Ok location, good quality.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The SunSquare was a great place to spend our five nights in Capetown! It is a beautiful hotel, in a great location - in City Bowl and walking distance to V&A - and the staff was great. The room was wonderful and even had a view of Bo-Kaap. The full breakfast has everything and was tasty though it was a bit slow at times given some big crowds. The rooftop had a pool and also bar with outside seating and incredible views of the harbor and also Table Mountain. The hotel was very helpful arranging airport transfer. Really wonderful hotel and very reasonable.
Rooftop bar and dexk
Table Mountain from the hotel
Rooftop pool
Rooftop bar view of Table Mountain
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Within easy Walking distance of center and waterfront. Good breakfast with ample choice. Modern and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Best Hotel in Terms of Price/Performance and close to the Waterfront. Great Breakfast and a cool Rooftop Bar too. Newly remodeled Bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful new property. Location excellent to explore market and muslim section but evening can look bit scary as there are homeless around. I wouldn’t mind staying rather here and take Uber around that is about $4 to go anywhere around town and be in nice property than to be at Waterfront that is located close to the restaurants but is very wore down. Loved this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

That's enough feedback,
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Really good!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The location is excellent. Several restaurants & bars are in walking distance around the property. I would revisit again,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very pleasant stay with very friendly and helpful team. Would stay there again. For sight-seeing ideal place to do everything by foot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

We stayed at this hotel for 4 extra nights after our 2 week South Africa tour ended. It was a great location to walk to many meeting points for the tours we organized. The room was on the small side but we managed with one queen bed. The full breakfast (included) had plenty to choose from. All staff were attentive & helpful while assisting with our many questions. We highly recommended this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great views from the room, great amenities and the pool and lounge in the rooftop were great. Superb breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

The included breakfast was amazing, the pool and rooftop are beautiful. Restaurant great. Despite reading negative reviews, we found every staff member to be incredibly helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay here again. Family of 4 - 9 and 13 year of kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Staff exceedingly helpful. Was able to secure luggage, until our room was ready for early check in. Minimal cost for early check in. Porters extremely helpful with luggage. Room large, quite and very comfortable. Was able to get late checkout at no additional cost. Staff very helpful with all of our needs. Excellent service at attached restaurant. Breakfast included. Sparkling water and red wine delivered to our room at no charge. Assisted with luggage as well as calling for taxi for departure. Excellent internet.. If ever in Cape Town SA, this will be our first choice for lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Location was perfect for our new office, the hotel reception rooms and the bar on the 14th floor, but my room 1207 suffers from noise from the bar above, would I use the hotel again Yes, but would request to be on the other side to avoid the noise from the bar above
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The rooms were very clean and the hotel hospitality was impeccable.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Comfortable, hotel that is centrally located with a great breakfast. Rooms are a little small for two people but the view is fantastic. Gym, roof top pool, and great staff make it the perfect place to stay while in Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10

My stay was less than pleasant. Customer service was subpar. They didn’t have a room available for 2 people on the first night, so my sister and I had to split up and then change rooms the second. Also, the breakfast is mediocre. The amenities and toiletries and subpar. Location is dangerous for tourists. We were told not to walk around on the streets - only take Ubers. I would recommend staying in the V&A Waterfront instead. Or out at Camps Bay if you want a beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent service. Stayed here for 10 days. Overall a really nice place to stay
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

It is a modern hotel with good facilities, in a very central location. However, in terms of services, it cannot be considered a hotel, as the cleaning is extremely poor and the service non-existent... to top it off, if you want to live the authentic youth hostel experience, don't miss the noisy and chaotic breakfast! (I would like to attach pictures of the rubbish i found in the room but i am not allowed to updload it)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great location and my room had a great view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Beautiful hotel with amazing views and amenities!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023