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.
“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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