Located in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town in leafy Newlands, the Southern Sun Newlands hotel is the perfect location for exploring more of the Mother City.
Sports fans are just a five-minute walk to Newlands Cricket Ground, and only a 10-minute walk from Newlands Rugby Stadium – both hosting local and international games. Newlands Cricket Ground is renowned as one of the most beautiful in the world with the picture-perfect Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak providing the backdrop.
Nature lovers are close to several of Cape Town’s green wonders, with forests, mountains, and gardens in easy reach of the hotel. The streams and trees of Newlands Forest are only a five-minute drive from the hotel, and connected to the forest is the stunning Table Mountain National Park. Just a 4km drive from the hotel is the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, one of the world’s greatest botanical gardens that has the added appeal of hosting outdoor concerts during summer. A little further afield, but worth the drive, are the beaches of False Bay including Muizenberg Beach to the south, and Bloubergstrand to the north.
Beyond the natural beauty surrounding Newlands, the city centre and the V&A Waterfront are a must visit for any Cape Town holiday. Restaurants, markets, and boutique shopping can be enjoyed on Long, Loop, Bree and Kloof streets, and big-name stores, arts and crafts and entertainment are waiting for you at the V&A.
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Golf Club has a stunning 18 hole, Links-style golf course with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, historic Robben Island and iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town at its finest.
Cape Town International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Cape Town, and is the second busiest airport in South Africa and third busiest in Africa.
10 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa
The stadium is located in Green Point, between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Cape Town city centre and to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a popular tourist and shopping venue
Liesbeek Pkwy, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
A place to meet and play since 1939, The River Club is a landmark Cape Town conference centre and golfing hub. It’s also a magnet for family-friendly refreshment and entertainment. Recently reimagined and injected with new energy, The River Club is ready for you.
Canal Walk Shopping Centre Century Boulevard Century City 7441
Canal Walk Shopping Centre is Africa's leading super-regional retail mall. Its dominant presence attracts diverse shoppers from an extensive portion of the Western Cape, and further afield, with its comprehensive retail and leisure options.
37 Government Ave, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
The public section of the garden has been enjoyed by visitors for the sheer beauty of its flora and the allure of its historic setting since it was proclaimed for public use in 1848.
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company was formed in 1929 and since then it provided a world class experience to over 22 million visitors who used its services since.
The South African Jewish Museum was officially opened by Nelson Mandela in December 2000. The brainchild of legendary South Africa philanthropist Mendel Kaplan, the museum has since established itself as one of the city’s must-see attractions.
39 Carl Cronje Road, Bellville Park, Cape Town, 7530
Situated in the heart of the mother city, the Artscape Theatre Centre brings you the highest level of artistic excellence in all aspects of performing arts for more ...
Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a maritime replenishment station, the Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
Set in a very central area - about 15 minutes from the Waterfront and Cape Town's International Airport - Mowbray is a parkland course, which provides an excellent test of golf.
This multidisciplinary hospital offers local, national and international patients a broad spectrum of specialist medical services.
Carl Cronje Dr, Bellville Park, Cape Town, 7530
The Bellville Velodrome is a 250 meter, multi-purpose indoor velodrome located in Bellville, South Africa.
8 Boundary Rd, Newlands, 7700
Newlands Stadium, currently referred to as DHL Newlands, is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The stadium currently has a capacity of 51,900 people. It is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa and the second-oldest rugby stadium in the world.
The Cape Town Civic Centre is a building on the Foreshore in central Cape Town, South Africa that serves as the headquarters of the City of Cape Town, the municipality that governs Cape Town and its suburbs.
Brakkefontein Rd, Cape Farms, Cape Town, South Africa
A 40-minute drive north along the R27, or West Coast road as it's more commonly known, is all it takes for you to be whisked from the Cape Town city centre to the only drop zone serving South Africa's tourism capital, boasting one of the best views in the world from altitude.
V&A Waterfront Head Office, 19 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Iziko South African Museum is a South African national museum located in Cape Town a city that is a capital of South Africa and has the famous prisoner site of Robben Island. The museum was founded in 1825, the first in the country.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
Milnerton Beach
Milnerton's beach is well known for its spectacular post-card views of Table Mountain. When the wind's not blowing the beach is great for walks and taking in the scenery.
Muizenberg beach
Muizenberg was once an elegant seaside town, but became run down in the last decade or so. There has been a revival over the last few years though and now there are excellent areas along the sea front and beach front.
Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is a village situated on the hill between Main Rd and Boyes Drive, overlooking False Bay.
Main beach, Camps Bay
Camps Bay is the premier tourist destination in South Africa, and is magnificently located on the Atlantic Ocean, at the foot of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and adjacent to Table Mountain.
Jewel Africa is one of South Africa’s premier destinations for international tourists seeking to purchase Forevermark diamonds, South African Ideal Cut diamonds, other DIAMONDS, TANZANITE, ENGAGEMENT RINGS, JEWELLERY and quality collectable African artifacts.
Clifton, Cape Town
The area has a set of 4 beaches which are frequently used destinations for both locals and tourists.
Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa
This multi-purpose venue offers a comprehensive array of services, playing host to prominent global conferences, trade shows, concerts and celebrated stage productions.
On your visit to the home of your favourite beer, you'll journey back to the early-1800s, when Jacob Letterstedt built the original Mariendahl Brewery, the country's oldest commercial brewery.
Constantia Valley is a picturesque valley nestled beneath the Table Mountain National Park and commanding vistas of the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain ranges.
One of the biggest tourist attractions in the Western Cape. Representing more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification.
Hargrave Ave, Llandudno, Cape Town, 7806, South Africa
Llandudno is undoubtedly one of Cape Town’s most picturesque beaches.
Versatile and fully equipped, Century City Conference Centre accommodates up to 1900 guests across 20 different venues, providing the ideal location for all events.
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