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Ellerman House
About the hotel
"Set in an Edwardian mansion, Ellerman House’s phenomenal views, glamorous guestrooms and extraordinary collection of South African Art make it one of Cape Town’s most exclusive hotels."
This elegant Edwardian mansion sits at the top of Bantry Bay, Cape Town's most exclusive suburb, from where it commands unparalleled views of South Africa's Atlantic Seaboard. The classic elegance continues inside with a wondrous collection of antique furnishings, but there's no sense of fusty pomposity thanks to bright colours and modern flourishes.
The thirteen rooms in the main house are all uniquely furnished. All are plushly decorated and adorned with a fantastic blend of modern art and colonial antiques. Only two of the rooms don't enjoy the incredible sea views, but they're no less luxurious. With such a small number of rooms, service... Show more
This elegant Edwardian mansion sits at the top of Bantry Bay, Cape Town's most exclusive suburb, from where it commands unparalleled views of South Africa's Atlantic Seaboard. The classic elegance continues inside with a wondrous collection of antique furnishings, but there's no sense of fusty pomposity thanks to bright colours and modern flourishes.
The thirteen rooms in the main house are all uniquely furnished. All are plushly decorated and adorned with a fantastic blend of modern art and colonial antiques. Only two of the rooms don't enjoy the incredible sea views, but they're no less luxurious. With such a small number of rooms, service here is truly bespoke.
Not far from the house, on the slopes of the iconic Lion's Head, are Ellerman House's two fantastic villas. Both command stunning, panoramic ocean views, multiple storeys and private staff, including chefs, private deck areas, pools and access to the hotel’s wine gallery.
Dining at Ellerman House is a delight. As there are so few guests to cater for, with enough warning the kitchen can prepare truly custom cuisine to suit any taste. Doing so, however, means missing out on an extraordinary culinary journey. The head chef creates exquisite meals filled with local flavours and an exciting variety of seasonal ingredients. The à la carte menu changes every evening, meaning there's always a new delicious adventure awaiting. Weather permitting, meals are served on the terrace with gorgeous views. The convenient Guest Pantry is accessible 24 hours a day, so you can pop in to pick up fresh fruit, sweet treats and savoury snacks any time a craving strikes. Complimentary wine tastings are offered daily, and the hotel’s wine cellar boasts more than 9,000 bottles, ensuring there’s something to suit every taste.
On-site, there's a small, but elegantly appointed, spa with a range of healing and beauty treatments from around the world, as well as an outdoor, heated 20-metre lap pool and an indoor fitness centre. But above all, one of the main attractions of staying here is the access you'll have to the incredible art gallery. Guests can arrange tours with the in-house art curator or book exclusive tours of other local art museums that are only open to Ellerman House guests. If you have kids, note that Ellerman House does not accept children under the age of 14 unless you book the hotel in its entirety or the Villa One.
Hotel amenities
This elegant Edwardian mansion sits at the top of Bantry Bay, Cape Town's most exclusive suburb, from where it commands unparalleled views of South Africa's Atlantic Seaboard. The classic elegance continues inside with a wondrous collection of antique furnishings, but there's no sense of fusty pomposity thanks to bright colours and modern flourishes.
The thirteen rooms in the main house are all uniquely furnished. All are plushly decorated and adorned with a fantastic blend of modern art and colonial antiques. Only two of the rooms don't enjoy the incredible sea views, but they're no less luxurious. With such a small number of rooms, service here is truly bespoke.
Not far from the house, on the slopes of the iconic Lion's Head, are Ellerman House's two fantastic villas. Both command stunning, panoramic ocean views, multiple storeys and private staff, including chefs, private deck areas, pools and access to the hotel’s wine gallery.
Dining at Ellerman House is a delight. As there are so few guests to cater for, with enough warning the kitchen can prepare truly custom cuisine to suit any taste. Doing so, however, means missing out on an extraordinary culinary journey. The head chef creates exquisite meals filled with local flavours and an exciting variety of seasonal ingredients. The à la carte menu changes every evening, meaning there's always a new delicious adventure awaiting. Weather permitting, meals are served on the terrace with gorgeous views. The convenient Guest Pantry is accessible 24 hours a day, so you can pop in to pick up fresh fruit, sweet treats and savoury snacks any time a craving strikes. Complimentary wine tastings are offered daily, and the hotel’s wine cellar boasts more than 9,000 bottles, ensuring there’s something to suit every taste.
On-site, there's a small, but elegantly appointed, spa with a range of healing and beauty treatments from around the world, as well as an outdoor, heated 20-metre lap pool and an indoor fitness centre. But above all, one of the main attractions of staying here is the access you'll have to the incredible art gallery. Guests can arrange tours with the in-house art curator or book exclusive tours of other local art museums that are only open to Ellerman House guests. If you have kids, note that Ellerman House does not accept children under the age of 14 unless you book the hotel in its entirety or the Villa One.
Hotel amenities
Room types
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Classic House Room
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30 m² / 323 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
This classically-styled room is elegantly decorated in soothing shades of slate, silver and charcoal. Sunlight spills in through generously-proportioned windows during the day, while luxurious drapes make for a deep, uninterrupted sleep at night. It is a beautifully-appointed space with a cosy atmosphere and every amenity the heart desires, offering a peaceful respite in the majestic clifftop enclave of Bantry Bay.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilitiesLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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30 m² / 323 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
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Deluxe House Room
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44 m² / 474 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
These large, airy rooms make the most of the hotel’s spectacular position above Bantry Bay with French doors opening out onto your own private oceanfront terrace. Guests will struggle to tear themselves away from the views of the indigenous terraced gardens and the sunlight shimmering on the surface of the sea as waves crash into the cove below. Each of the seven Deluxe House Rooms is individually decorated to enfold guests in a cocoon of luxurious comfort.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilitiesLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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44 m² / 474 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
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Deluxe Spa Room
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37 m² / 398 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
Tucked away in the tranquil oasis of our world-class Spa, our two spacious Deluxe Spa Rooms are a peaceful hideaway surrounded by lush tropical plants. The adjacent rooms share their own gorgeous swimming pool and a private sun deck, making them ideal for couples travelling together. Decor is elegant and understated; a reflection of the Spa’s restful ambience.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities.Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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37 m² / 398 ft²
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King bed
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Various views
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Ellerman House Suite
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102 m² / 1,098 ft²
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King bed
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Ocean view
The Ellerman House Suites are the epitome of luxury and comfort, offering the ultimate feeling of home. Each spectacular suite features a big, beautiful en-suite bedroom, lounge, dining room and expansive private terrace with the quintessential Atlantic Ocean view. At over 1100 square feet, these suites are a haven of quiet exclusivity, and feature prized examples of South African art from the owner’s private collection.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilitiesLowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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102 m² / 1,098 ft²
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King bed
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Ocean view
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Superior House Room
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30 m² / 323 ft²
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King bed
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Ocean view
Classic elegance blends seamlessly with serene comfort to create an atmosphere of warm intimacy in this inviting, sun-drenched house room. On crossing the threshold, your eye is immediately drawn to the majestic bay window, and through it, the expansive Atlantic Ocean view for which Ellerman House is famous. Touches of warm, tactile woods and a palette of wheat, caramel and tawny bronze give this luxurious room a sense of cosy comfort and peaceful solitude.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities.Lowest rate
Most affordable
Room not available – minimum stay requirements may applyBenefits included:ASMALLWORLD VIPAll our benefits
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30 m² / 323 ft²
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King bed
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Ocean view
Classic House Room
This classically-styled room is elegantly decorated in soothing shades of slate, silver and charcoal. Sunlight spills in through generously-proportioned windows during the day, while luxurious drapes make for a deep, uninterrupted sleep at night. It is a beautifully-appointed space with a cosy atmosphere and every amenity the heart desires, offering a peaceful respite in the majestic clifftop enclave of Bantry Bay.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities
Deluxe House Room
These large, airy rooms make the most of the hotel’s spectacular position above Bantry Bay with French doors opening out onto your own private oceanfront terrace. Guests will struggle to tear themselves away from the views of the indigenous terraced gardens and the sunlight shimmering on the surface of the sea as waves crash into the cove below. Each of the seven Deluxe House Rooms is individually decorated to enfold guests in a cocoon of luxurious comfort.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities
Deluxe Spa Room
Tucked away in the tranquil oasis of our world-class Spa, our two spacious Deluxe Spa Rooms are a peaceful hideaway surrounded by lush tropical plants. The adjacent rooms share their own gorgeous swimming pool and a private sun deck, making them ideal for couples travelling together. Decor is elegant and understated; a reflection of the Spa’s restful ambience.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities.
Ellerman House Suite
The Ellerman House Suites are the epitome of luxury and comfort, offering the ultimate feeling of home. Each spectacular suite features a big, beautiful en-suite bedroom, lounge, dining room and expansive private terrace with the quintessential Atlantic Ocean view. At over 1100 square feet, these suites are a haven of quiet exclusivity, and feature prized examples of South African art from the owner’s private collection.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities
Superior House Room
Classic elegance blends seamlessly with serene comfort to create an atmosphere of warm intimacy in this inviting, sun-drenched house room. On crossing the threshold, your eye is immediately drawn to the majestic bay window, and through it, the expansive Atlantic Ocean view for which Ellerman House is famous. Touches of warm, tactile woods and a palette of wheat, caramel and tawny bronze give this luxurious room a sense of cosy comfort and peaceful solitude.
En-suite bathroom, TV, underfloor heating & aircon, in-room tea and coffee making facilities.
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