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Ellerman House

5.0 star property
Suburban Cape Town hotel in Bantry Bay with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Exterior
Exterior
Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One) | Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 bars/lounges, wine bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
The current price is AU$1,689
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

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180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Clifton 2nd Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sea Point Swimming Pool
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room (House)

Classic Room (House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (House)

Deluxe Room (House)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 44 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (SPA)

Deluxe Room (SPA)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ellerman House)

Suite (Ellerman House)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
  • 102.5 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (House)

Superior Room (House)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa (Ellerman House Two)

Luxury Villa (Ellerman House Two)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 433 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One)

Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 696 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 King Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in the heart of Cape Town awaits you at Ellerman House. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Sea Point Promenade. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing visit to Ellerman House Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. Wine Gallery is the hotel's own wine bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Bantry Bay hotel include Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Clifton Bay Beach - 20 min walk
  • Camps Bay Beach - 2 min drive
  • Long Street - 7 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Woodstock Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jarryds - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Andalousse Moroccan Cuisine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kanéla Café - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Ellerman House

Suburban Cape Town hotel in Bantry Bay with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Ellerman House offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Ellerman House. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Edwardian Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1906
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Ellerman House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and free minibar items are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Ellerman House Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wine Gallery

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 2500.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 2500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Ellerman
Ellerman Cape Town
Ellerman House
Ellerman House Cape Town
Ellerman Hotel Cape Town
Ellerman House Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Ellerman House Hotel Bantry Bay
Ellerman House Hotel Cape Town
Ellerman House Hotel
Ellerman House Hotel
Ellerman House Cape Town
Ellerman House Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ellerman House?

Yep, Ellerman House has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellerman House?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellerman House on 1 Mar 2025 start from AU$1,688.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Ellerman House?

Yep, Ellerman House is a short 20-minute walk from Clifton Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Ellerman House?

Yep, Ellerman House Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Ellerman House have a pool?

Ellerman House has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Ellerman House?

Ellerman House features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a health club. All guestrooms come with Select Comfort beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Ellerman House a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ellerman House.

Does Ellerman House serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellerman House?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ellerman House?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellerman House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ellerman House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ellerman House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvellous food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful home in Cape Town
Ellerman house is a very special place. The location is spectacular, their art collection the clear result of a lifelong passion, the food is excellent, and the service impeccable without being overbearing or pretentious. I suspect there are few if any better places for sundowners than their terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Would get more stars if that was an option. The best hotel staff anywhere!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

DISAPPOINTED

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE DUE TO STAFF who go out of their way to try to get into power-struggles with the guests who pay their salaries ! An overrated, expensive hotel that in all areas fails to live up to it's much-hyped status. You can get far nicer hotels with far nicer staff at less than half of the price. A bitter disappointment from what we expected. The charming Andros (at like a 5th of this price) gives you the 5 star home away from home experience that this hotels promises to deliver. So do most of the other Historic 5 star Cape Dutch hotels in the Constantia + Newlands areas. So you don't have the seaview but that won't matter anymore once your stay has been spoiled like ours was at Ellerman House. On the Atlantic side you have superb accommodation that does give the seaview without the problems we encountered at Ellerman House. 1000's of Private Villa's & Guest Houses with stellar views. For real 5 star Service Stay in the same price class go to The Silo in V & Waterfront. Flawless & Superb in every way !!! For Cape Dutch Try the CHARMING little Andros & their wonderful staff. In HoutBay = The wonderful quirky Hout Bay Manor. In Winelands (Franschhoek) = The sister Hotel of THE SILO = La Residence also Superb & Flawless service & wonderful staff. I cannot think of 1 reason to stay at Ellerman House after our horrible stay there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

AH, PE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful and relaxing experience
Absolutely felt like I was on my own, very relaxing, very luxurious, great one on one service

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Elaine, Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, loved!
Loved!

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay 8-15.2
What a wonderful place. Could not have been better. Everything about Ellerman House is just top notch with all the beautiful, cool art as a bonus. The staff eill help you regardless of you request . Nothing is impossible. Thank you so much to all of you in the staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022