Cabanas Hotel, Sun City — Family-Friendly Resort Base

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Cabanas Hotel

Sun City’s playful, budget-friendly base on the lakeside

Set on the lawns beside Waterworld Lake, Cabanas is Sun City’s relaxed, family-centric hotel. Expect 380 simple, comfortable rooms with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi, a large pool plus a lifeguarded kiddies’ pool, and easy breakfasts at Palm Terrace with light bites on the Pool Deck. Resort guests enjoy complimentary access to Valley of Waves and frequent shuttles around the complex, while Pilanesberg National Park and its Big Five lie just beyond the gates—making Cabanas a convenient launchpad for water fun, golf and game drives in one getaway.

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Highlights & What to Expect

380-room, family-friendly stay beside Waterworld Lake.
Main pool plus supervised kiddies’ pool; Pool Deck snacks and drinks.
Palm Terrace breakfast; easy access to wider resort dining.
Complimentary Valley of Waves access for hotel residents.
Resort shuttle circulates to Sun Central, Valley of Waves and more.
Minutes from Pilanesberg National Park for Big Five safaris.

Location & Setting

The hotel occupies a lakeside position at Sun City, around two hours’ drive from Johannesburg via the N4/R556. Rolling lawns lead to Waterworld’s beach and activity hub, while Valley of Waves and Sun Central sit a short shuttle ride away. The resort borders the Pilanesberg National Park, placing guided game drives and self-drive safaris within easy reach. Families come for kid-friendly spaces and pool time; golfers for the Gary Player Country Club and Lost City courses; and everyone for the convenience of a compact, walkable resort setting.

Rooms

Rooms are compact and functional across family, twin and lake-facing categories, totaling 380 keys; most open to gardens or overlook the lake. All have air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; bathrooms are shower-only. Designed for value and practicality, layouts suit couples or families who spend days at the pools and attractions rather than in-room. Note there is no in-room dining at this 3-star hotel—breakfast is served at Palm Terrace and daytime bites at the Pool Deck keep things casual between activities.

Facilities

Facilities focus on outdoor fun: a large swimming pool with adjacent kiddies’ pool, Palm Terrace’s family-friendly breakfast service, and the Pool Deck for light snacks and cocktails. Step onto the lakefront for Waterworld’s paid activities—jet-skiing, parasailing, boat cruises and more—or hop the frequent resort shuttle to Valley of Waves for the wave pool and slides, included for hotel residents. Kamp Kwena keeps children busy with supervised programs, while golfers and spa-goers find ample options elsewhere in the Sun City complex.