Ellerman House Hotel - Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8005|
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Ellerman House Hotel - Cape Town
180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8005·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness10.0
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.9
Staff9.9
Comfort9.8
Who stays here
Couples71%
Groups9%
Families8%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Cleanliness10.0
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.9
Staff9.9
Comfort9.8
Who stays here
Couples71%
Groups9%
Families8%
Solo7%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Afrikaans, Xhosa
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:15
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Rooms and availability

Classic Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Single beds or 1 King Size Bed
Three-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed2 King Size Beds
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Free airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

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
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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

180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8005
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180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 8005
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