THE CABANAS HOTEL AT SUN CITY RESORT, Sun City – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with lake views
The Cabanas Hotel offers 24 standard lake-facing rooms, 120 standard twin rooms, 32 family lake-facing rooms, 201 family standard rooms, and 3 accessible rooms. Most rooms have views of the lake or open onto tropical gardens. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, satellite channels, air conditioning, a safe, a refrigerator, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Accessible rooms feature handrails in the bathroom and no extra beds.
Dining at Palm Terrace
Breakfast is served daily at Palm Terrace, offering a full English buffet. Light snacks and cocktails are available at the Cabanas Pool Deck. The resort has 10 restaurants, including options with local cuisine and garden views. Highchairs are provided for infants, and a non-smoking dining area is available.
Waterworld and golf
Guests can visit the lakeside beach at Waterworld for jet skiing, water skiing, or sunset cruises. The resort includes two 18-hole championship golf courses: the Gary Player Golf Course and Lost City Golf Course. Families can enjoy Rock Venture Mini Golf, Kamp Kwena for kids, and a children’s swimming pool.
Near Pilanesberg International
The hotel is 10 km from Pilanesberg International Airport. It sits on Sun City Waterworld Lake, surrounded by the Pilanesberg’s volcanic hills. Nearby landmarks include King’s Tower (2 km), Kwena Crocodile Farm (1 km), and Valley of Waves (1 km). A free resort shuttle runs every 15 minutes to key attractions.
Free Wi-Fi and shuttle
Services include 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi. Guests have unlimited access to Valley of Waves and a complimentary casino shuttle. The hotel provides laundry service (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and babysitting. Safety features include smoke detectors, a security system, and first aid kits.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Baggage storage
- ATM/Cash machine
- Gift/Newsstand
- Beauty salon
- Coffee shop
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Tubing
- Outdoor tennis court
- Golf course
- Pool tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Free city shuttle
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Doctor on call
- Newspaper service
- Bell staff/Porter
Dining
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Free breakfast
Business
- Business center
Children
- Cribs
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Paid kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Lazy river
- Casino
- Aqua park
- Night club
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Treatment room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers very basic rooms with no outside seating area or space to relax, but some family rooms include a walk-through cupboard and separate bathroom. The lack of ventilation can make the room feel stuffy, and it's a bit of a walk from the reception. The service is mixed, with some staff being nice and helpful but others being intrusive. Dining options vary from excellent with a massive selection of food to nothing exceptional, and the facilities are decent overall.
I found the hotel to be a bit small for the price I paid, and I expected more considering what I've experienced in other places for the same price or less. The rooms only offer privacy when the curtains are closed, and they seemed a bit tightly packed. It was disappointing to see an advertisement on the same day promoting cheaper rates for VIPs, wondering why they didn't directly notify them via SMS.
The hotel rooms were noisy due to their proximity to the car park and generator, making the experience uncomfortable. The small rooms were not value for money, lacking amenities like a welcome gesture. However, the location close to Pilanesberg NP was convenient despite some unpleasant aspects.
The hotel was not the cleanest on arrival and during our stay, with a smell of cigarettes in the rooms, but they were comfortable and well-equipped. The service was mixed with delays in luggage assistance but quick and friendly interactions on-site. The location was convenient but marred by noise from a public walkway. The dining experience had a wide choice of foods, although some dishes were disappointing. The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
The hotel has spacious rooms with picture windows, but some facing the public corridor lack privacy. The staff are helpful but the cleaning in the mornings is insufficient. Dining is excellent but can be pricey. A great location with a large pool, though cold in winter.
The hotel rooms have everything that you need and are very clean, with nice walking paths for entertainment, although a bit small. The location is superb, by the lake with watersports we enjoyed, but there are some ongoing renovations affecting dining options. The dining experience offers a variety of fresh foods, and the service is welcoming and helpful, though some improvement is needed in clearing tables.
The hotel rooms are fine, albeit a bit small and uncomfortable with two single beds for a room announced for 4 people. The facilities and services are satisfactory but could be improved with more space and comfortable bedding. While the location is fairly good with activities for children, the hotel lacks a few amenities to make the stay more enjoyable.
The hotel had very nice rooms but they were too small, with two single beds instead of a requested double on booking, making it feel a bit cramped. The rooms also had a slightly musky smell. On the bright side, the service was excellent, although some staff members were unhelpful and unfriendly. The location was subject to cleanliness issues, being tidied only in the mornings, but the proximity to the Valley of the Waves was fantastic. The dining experience, aside from a wide range of dietary requirements, had some organizational issues causing long wait times. Despite these drawbacks, the facilities were adequate for the stay.
The hotel rooms are dated and certainly not in optimal working order, with many issues such as the bathroom area missing its screen. Checking out on Sunday was disappointing due to poor room service and uncomfortable rooms; however, the location offers enough activities for children in a safe environment.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were a bit small for the price, and I encountered some unwelcome guests in the form of cockroaches. On the bright side, the staff members I interacted with were exceptional. The location was beautiful but seemed to lack the charm of the past. The dining experience fell short, with poor quality offerings and disorganization. Overall, it was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences.
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