Hotel Ellerman House, Cape Town
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“Don your chicest sunglasses here, you’ll need them to fend off the golden rays shimmering off the Atlantic. At Ellerman House, the ocean is ever-present, a liquid canvas that spreads out beneath this breathtakingly positioned A-class hotel.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Cape Town.
“Built in 1906 for shipping magnate Sir John Ellerman, what may be Cape Town’s finest hotel sits high on a hill up from Sea Point in Bantry Bay, graced with stupendous views of the sea.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Cape Town.
“Sitting along the oceanfront in Cape Town, the exclusive Ellerman House exudes glamour. The cliffside setting affords dramatic ocean and mountain views — you cannot help but unwind with the lulling of the waves and the salty kiss of the sea breeze.”
“This Edwardian mansion, set in a jaw-dropping cliffside location overlooking the sea, is Cape Town’s most exclusive hotel, offering discreet glamour, splendid isolation and spectacular views. It’s also one of the most important repositories of South African art – part of the rich Ellerman experience.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
This fine luxury resort is situated on 180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay where it offers pristine hospitality conditions as well as the latest in modern amenities and facilities. Ellerman House is the best place to stay when in the beautiful city of Cape Town as it offers all the essentials for a great trip; perfect location, scenic natural environment, beautiful landscape, and comfort.
The hotel is elegantly perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head, housed in a grand mansion that is designed to attract guests and fitted with all the needed amenities and facilities. The hotel boasts a lush garden, an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary airport shuttle that makes life even comfier for the guests.
The hotel offers chic room options such as Three-Bedroom Villa, Deluxe Double Room with Sea View, Classic Double Room, Superior Double Room, Three-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool and Deluxe Double Room with Pool Access.
The hotel is located close to notable landmarks such as Queen’s Beach which is about 600 m away, Clifton’s Beach which is some 1 km away from the hotel and Pizza St John which is almost 2 km away from the hotel.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
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Location
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29 November 2022
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4 September 2022
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23 August 2022
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31 January 2022
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19 November 2021
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3 October 2021
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (free)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Adult only
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Table tennis
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - 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
- - Personal trainer
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up
- - Airport drop off
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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