Ellerman House Hotel - Cape Town
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5-star luxury boutique hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cape Town
Art Collection & Gallery
Ellerman House houses the largest private collection of South African art, displayed throughout the property and in its own gallery. Guests receive a complimentary art tour led by an in-house guide, showcasing works by masters like Pierneef. The Ellerman House hotel in Cape Town also offers temporary art galleries and live music performances.
Wine Cellar & Dining
The hotel's wine cellar holds over 9000 bottles of South African wines, including rare vintages from producers like Paul Sauer and Sadie Family. Dining at OneEighty Restaurant uses fresh seasonal produce and Cape Malay spices, with private chefs available in exclusive-use villas. Breakfast is served daily on the terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and the bar offers artisanal gin from Ellerman House's own brand.
Spa & Wellness
The spa at Ellerman House Cape Town has a sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments including body scrubs, facials, and couples massage. Guests can book yoga classes or personal training sessions in the fitness center with panoramic ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor heated pool, sun loungers, and a steam room, with spa packages available.
Rooms & Suites
All 11 rooms at Ellerman House Hotel Cape Town are individually decorated with classic furnishings and offer balconies or terraces with ocean or mountain views. The Ellerman Suite and exclusive-use villas come with private chefs and dedicated butler-style service. Each room includes satellite TV, a safe, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities, plus access to a guest pantry stocked with homemade treats.
Location & Experiences
Ellerman House South Africa is perched on the slopes of Lion's Head in Bantry Bay, with direct views over the Atlantic Ocean. The V&A Waterfront is a 4 miles drive, Clifton beaches are a 5-minute walk down 500 steps, and Table Mountain is 10 minutes away. The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle, bicycle rental, and themed dinner nights, plus curated tours of Cape Town led by guides like Aslam.
- Art: Largest private collection of South African art with guided tours
- Wine: 9000+ bottle cellar with rare vintages
- Dining: Private chefs in villas & OneEighty Restaurant
- Wellness: Heated pool, sauna, spa treatments & yoga
- Location: Lion's Head slopes, 5 min from Clifton beaches
- Service: Complimentary airport shuttle & personal art tours
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Single beds or 1 King Size Bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed2 King Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Free airport shuttle
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Sea view
- Ocean view
- Pool view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Ellerman House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 1407 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
Location
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- Nearby
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