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Located in Bantry Bay, perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head lies the elegant mansion Ellerman House. Featuring panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, it features a lush garden, outdoor swimming pool and offers a complimentary airport shuttle. Individually decorated rooms with classic furnishings come with a balcony or terrace. Each room is equipped with a satellite TV, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Ellerman House restaurant serves breakfast daily and offers a variety of cuisines with the influence of Cape Malay spices and fresh organic fruit and vegetables. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine at the bar. The spa features a sauna, steam room and a selection of treatments available upon request. Facilities include a fitness center, wine cellar and art gallery. Free WiFi is available. V&A Waterfront is within 3.7 mi, Camps Bay is a 5 minutes’ drive and Table Mountain is a 10-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
10
High score for Cape Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bourbeau
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was exceptional!!! The staff, the location, the excursions and our Room was phenomenal!
  • Rebecca
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything, this was truly an amazing experience. Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at in terms of property, view, and staff.
  • Ursula
    South Africa South Africa
    we liked everything. the amazing, friendly, helpful staff, the spacious comfortable bedroom the large full bathroom, the delicious food and the beautiful view
  • Cheila
    Mozambique Mozambique
    It’s our second time staying here, and was as wonderful as the first time! We are so in love with Ellerman House overall service and team.
  • Sandra
    United States of America United States of America
    Bursting with amazing art. Lovely view down to the ocean. Staff are warm and welcoming and couldn’t possibly do enough for you. Food is excellent.
  • Andrew
    South Africa South Africa
    From booking to arrival and the time during your stay, Ellerman house staff make everything special and work hard to ensure you not only have a great stay with them, but also enjoy the many attractions around Cape Town. Nothing is too much trouble...
  • Cheila
    Mozambique Mozambique
    Exceptional experience! The hotel looks like a castle, with so much art in it, manager told me they are the biggest private art collectors in Africa. Location is outstanding, interrupted views over the ocean and the amazing Cape Town’s sunset....
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fabulous haven of peace post a long work trip ..
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is fantastic with panoramic ocean views, the team are very professional and the food is excellent
  • Danella
    South Africa South Africa
    The art! It's like staying in an art gallery. The wine cellar is also incredible

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • South African
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ellerman House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Ping-pong
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Xhosa

House rules
Ellerman House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 2,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ellerman House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ellerman House

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Ellerman House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Ping-pong
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Personal trainer
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beauty services
    • Swimming pool
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • Ellerman House is 2.4 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Ellerman House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Ellerman House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at Ellerman House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Ellerman House include:

    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Suite

  • The prices at Ellerman House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,800 feet from Ellerman House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.