Sun1 Foreshore
Jan Smuts and Martin Hammerschlag Way Foreshore, Cape Town Central 8002 South Africa
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#102 of 121 hotels in Cape Town Central
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SUN1 Foreshore in Cape Town is within walking distance of Cape Town's CBD and close to the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Visitors to our Cape Town hotel can expect just a good night’s rest in modern relaxed surroundings. Enjoy free property-wide WiFi, secure free parking and bottomless coffee in our public area during your stay at the SUN1 Foreshore.
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Free parking
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Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
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Jan Smuts and Martin Hammerschlag Way Foreshore, Cape Town Central 8002 South Africa
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Somewhat walkable
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No bells and whistles at the Sun 1 (formerly Hotel Formule),purely functional. Comfortable and clean rooms with AC. Optional breakfast a bit of a rip-off for the price. Within walking distance of the CBD and the Waterfront at a push. Right over the road from Artscape (Cape Town's premier opera and theatre complex). Safe and secure, with plenty of parking in the hotel grounds behind automated security gates. A great bargain, particularly for two or three people sharing. Impossible to get a late booking for December holiday period. Book early! No coffee making facilities in the rooms which is a pity. However, free coffee at reception while I was there. Great value for money.
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Avoid ground floor rooms facing the parking area......very noisy.
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at Sun1 Foreshore
Responded 16 Jan 2015
Dear Roy2323, Thank you for taking the time to complete our Guest Survey and for informing us of your recent positive experience at our Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, SUN1 Hotels Management
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The staff need better etiquette training when dealing with clients at the reception. We got there incidentally at change of shift and were asked politely to take a seat as it was lunch time and they were handing over which takes about 15 min. The lighter guy then sat down while the darker guy went to the back. He said he would help the three different clients who were just at least wanting to secure a room because he had started at 5 and he has knocked of. His tone of manner was unapologetic and disinterested. Eventually while shouting to his colleague across the building he gets up and serves us. His manner still was jot hospitable and in my opinion lacked courtesy. It actually felt intimidating at times. As far as I am concerned, the time of start of work etc is none of my concern. If he was tired, he should have sat in their rest room not in front of guests. And the shouting is also unprofessional. At least the darker guy politely asked us to seat while they handed over.
The rest of the stay was actually pleasant for a 1 star hotel, clean linen and bathroom. But these are getting really dated.
I have stayed in quite a few of these, one a week earlier in Parow and received acceptable hospitality.
There are building construction activities adjacent to the premises and a bit noisy but the stay wasppleasant. One can ask a room away from these activities.
The rest of the stay was actually pleasant for a 1 star hotel, clean linen and bathroom. But these are getting really dated.
I have stayed in quite a few of these, one a week earlier in Parow and received acceptable hospitality.
There are building construction activities adjacent to the premises and a bit noisy but the stay wasppleasant. One can ask a room away from these activities.
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â If you want quietness during the day, ask for a room away from the building activities.
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We booked this one during Fifa world cup semi-final and it was least expensive option while booking one month in advance. We were afraid about location and quality. But it is extremely safe location right in the heart of the city close to everything. Quality wise, it is very basic. More like Motels in US with no luxurious amenities, but basic and clean bed and rooms. We liked it.
Couple tips
1) They won't check you in exactly until the check-in time. When we reached 3 other parties were waiting to check in. And everybody was checked in exactly at noon.
2) We did not have any trouble with our reservation. But someone else was complaining about the reservation screw up. Just confirm the reservation directly by sending email or calling.
Couple tips
1) They won't check you in exactly until the check-in time. When we reached 3 other parties were waiting to check in. And everybody was checked in exactly at noon.
2) We did not have any trouble with our reservation. But someone else was complaining about the reservation screw up. Just confirm the reservation directly by sending email or calling.
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Date of stay: July 2010Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Excellent service in a well maintained establishment. Good service from the staff. Rooms are clean. Location is safe.The security is good. Located in the city centre with easy acess to the Waterfront and other businesses in the CBD
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Friendly staff and security made my stay worthwhile. Thanks for caring. I had been very tired but you people made it worthwhile waiting for check in time. Even let me check in before the time. Room neat and clean.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at Sun1 Foreshore
Responded 18 Feb 2020
Dear Franzburger, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our hotel and for sharing your experience. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and your comments are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours sincerely, SUN1 Hotels Management
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Noisy airconds couldn't sleep, not conducive to good sleep. Split airconds must be installed because they are less noisy. Bathroom and toilet all in one space and water all over the floor. Broken tiles in the reception
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at Sun1 Foreshore
Responded 18 Feb 2020
Dear khumbulani2020, Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your recent experience at our Hotel. We are sorry to hear that you did not have a comfortable night’s sleep in this instance. Your constructive comments have been noted and are greatly appreciated. We do hope that you will afford us the opportunity to positively influence your impression of us in the future. Yours sincerely, SUN1 Hotels Management
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During our stay at this hotel, we had the worst experience of all places that we have been in South Africa. First of all, ALL the staffs were very impolite and not helpful. On 06-15-2011 when we came back to the hotel at night we noted that someone had stole half Loccitane body lotion from the room 206. So we decided put all our goods inside the luggage and lock it. The next day was our biggest negative surprise. Unfortunately we forgot our mobile phone (sansung galaxy s) at the right side of our bed (room 205), when we came back to get it (about 3:00pm) it wasn’t there. We went to reception and we told to the staff what had happened. First, the staff asked if we were sure about it. We said that we had double checked before leave the room and we were absolutely sure about it. After that, he checked the number of the room twice at his computer, he went to the room directly to the right side of the bed, and found our mobile below the mattress and gave it to us. How did he know the exact place where was the mobile? And why our mobile was below the mattress? After that, we have to alert everybody to think twice before stay at any Formule 1 or any Accor hotel wherever it be in the world. Its a shame for a company like Accor. We are very disappointed.
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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I received an email on 10 March to confirm my booking for 19 April 2012. Before my flight I phone Formula 1 Hotel to make sure everything is fine. The receptionist didn't know my name or reservation number. I was then told my reservation number is wrong.
I was getting no-where and decided to stay at the Road Lodge, a wise decision. Don't bother booking online with Formula 1 Hotel, they are still the in pre-computer era.
I was getting no-where and decided to stay at the Road Lodge, a wise decision. Don't bother booking online with Formula 1 Hotel, they are still the in pre-computer era.
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Date of stay: April 2012Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband and I had to attend to business on the Foreshore, Cape Town. As we could walk from the SUN1 Hotel to our destination and we were looking for an economical stay, we booked for one night. We were very pleasantly surprised. The room was scrupulously clean as were the linen and towels. Pillows were good. There is a shower and toilet cubicle which was spotlessly clean. Flat screen TV worked well with SABC 1,2,3 & 4. Air-Conditioning unit in good working order. The bed is low but we found it very comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. There was safe parking and it is quiet. We were totally satisfied.
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Date of stay: April 2014Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Although you would need to climb a flight of stairs, rather book a room above ground level as...
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I have been using this when called Formula 1, these beds bedding nothing has been changed, the mattress if very old now and uncomfortable.
shower has no space very stuffy please upgrade asap the towels were smelling stuffy and were not soft
shower has no space very stuffy please upgrade asap the towels were smelling stuffy and were not soft
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at Sun1 Foreshore
Responded 27 May 2015
Dear Hawa S, Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your recent experience at our Hotel. We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations, but hope that you will afford us the opportunity to positively influence your impression of us in the future. Yours sincerely, Sun1 Hotels Management
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Dear toni2705,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Unfortunately, the hotel is full and will not be able to assist with accommodation in this instance.
Kind regards,
Rene
"I seemed to get the best value for money looking on rooms for africa , near the table mountain"Read full review
"If you want quietness during the day, ask for a room away from the building activities."Read full review
"Although you would need to climb a flight of stairs, rather book a room above ground level as there is a large window in the room which is nice to leave open. Being on the ground floor, there could be a security problem."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 754 - RÂ 827 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
formule 1 cape town foreshore hotel cape town central
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownCape Town Central
NUMBER OF ROOMS
64
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun1 Foreshore
Which popular attractions are close to Sun1 Foreshore?
Nearby attractions include District Six Museum (1.0 km), St. George's Cathedral (1.2 km), and Iziko Slave Lodge (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sun1 Foreshore?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, internet access, and a 24 hour front desk.
What are some restaurants close to Sun1 Foreshore?
Conveniently located restaurants include Belly of the beast, The Cousins Trattoria, and Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro.
Is Sun1 Foreshore located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.7 km away from the centre of Cape Town Central.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sun1 Foreshore?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to Sun1 Foreshore?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Iziko Slave Lodge (1.1 km), City Hall (1.8 km), and Iziko Bo Kaap Museum (1.5 km).
Is Sun1 Foreshore accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.