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Ellerman House

5.0 star property
Bantry Bay's peaceful retreat offers poolside relaxation and scenic cycling routes, with a spa for rejuvenating Thai massages and yoga classes

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Ellerman House in Bantry Bay offers tranquility and thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy the poolside bar, garden views at the Wine Gallery, and exploring by bicycle. The onsite spa provides Thai massages and yoga classes, with exceptional attention to detail.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located in Bantry Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Ellerman House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Clifton Bay Beach and Camps Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and skydiving. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Queens Beach, Cape Town SA #aquatrove
    Sea Point Promenade
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clifton Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
    Clifton 2nd Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach showing a coastal town, rocky coastline and a sandy beach
    Clifton Bay Beach
    18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town
    Camps Bay Beach
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    14 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brash
    15 min walk
  • Jarryds
    15 min walk
  • Senate Bar
    13 min walk
  • Scheckter's RAW
    13 min walk
  • Bootlegger Coffee Company
    2 min drive

About this property

Ellerman House

Luxury boutique hotel near Camps Bay Beach
Clifton Bay Beach is located near Ellerman House, which provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and Pilates at this hotel. Treat yourself to a sports massage, a body scrub, or reflexology at Ellerman House Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Wine Gallery, features garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • A computer station, barbecue grills, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Ellerman House is listed in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip 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/airplane 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted 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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ellerman House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Ellerman House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ellerman House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ellerman House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Ellerman House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Ellerman House located?

Located in Bantry Bay, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Clifton Bay Beach. Sea Point Promenade and Clifton 1st Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Ellerman House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besutiful Property. Lovely staff. Great dinning
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

AH

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

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

Mr T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable stay

Brilliant luxurious hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

Mike and Elaine, Santa Barbara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent, loved!

Loved!

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022