Sun Bell Lodge

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with casino and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Exterior
Exterior
Luxury Twin bedrooms 6 | View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa

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8 Leipoldt Street, De La Hey, Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7530
  • University of the Western Cape
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tyger Valley Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tygerberg Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Twin bedrooms 6

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Pool and Garden View Rooms 7

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2013
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin bedroom Cabins 9

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2013
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

At Sun Bell Lodge you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Tyger Valley Shopping Centre and 4.8 km (3 mi) from University of the Western Cape. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a casino, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. 269 square feet (25 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Other amenities include a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Eikenbosch hotel include Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Tygerberg Hospital.

What's nearby

  • University of Stellenbosch Business School - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of the Western Cape - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Tyger Valley Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tygerberg Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 11 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 8 min drive
  • Stikland Station - 19 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanlam Cafeteria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪collins gril and butcher - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stikland Fisheries - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ecco Il Caffé @ M-Kem - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sun Bell Lodge

Suburban hotel with casino and free breakfast
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes conference space. A casino, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub are also featured at the business-friendly Sun Bell Lodge. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 2.1 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Cape Town hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sun Bell Lodge offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2.1 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (ZAR 500 per week)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1969
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - December 2013

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 285.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (one way)
  • Extended parking fee: ZAR 500 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 285.0 per night

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sun Bell Lodge?

Sun Bell Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sun Bell Lodge?

Yep, Sun Bell Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sun Bell Lodge?

The closest beach to Sun Bell Lodge is Sunset Beach (15.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sun Bell Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Sun Bell Lodge have a pool?

Sun Bell Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Sun Bell Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sun Bell Lodge.

Is Sun Bell Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as baby baths and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sun Bell Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Sun Bell Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sun Bell Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sun Bell Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sun Bell Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sun Bell Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.