Southern Sun De Wagen, Cape TownSouthern Sun De Wagen in Cape Town, South Africa has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 164 hotels we score in Cape Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $172 a night (cached, not a live quote).Southern Sun De Wagen is a four-star boutique hotel situated in the Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch. The property consists of 22 rooms and suites housed within historic Cape Dutch farmstead buildings. It serves leisure travellers and business guests, offering proximity to Stellenbosch University and the Markötter Sports Complex. On-site facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, and free parking. Guests can access Wi-Fi in rooms and enjoy complimentary breakfast. While the setting is quiet, the swimming pool is relatively small. The hotel provides a mix of modern and traditional interior styles throughout its accommodation.What stands out

Historic Cape Dutch buildings

Spacious rooms with private seating

Complimentary breakfast and parking

Close to local university

Watch out for

Small swimming pool

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