Ellerman House
Cape Town, South Africa · National park
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Breakfast (BB)
Breakfast, Return airport transfers and 11 more
13 rooms
Classic House Room, Superior House Room, Deluxe Spa Room and 2 more · Sleeps up to 26 guests
All ages welcome
By air
30 min from Cape Town International Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
Power around the clock
From about A$2,020
per room / night
Overview
About Ellerman House
Ellerman House is a 13-room hotel above the Atlantic in Bantry Bay, with South African art throughout its rooms and shared spaces. Days can move between the garden pool, library and Wine Gallery, with art tours and a daily wine tasting included. The Classic House Room offers a quieter, non-ocean-facing option; higher categories add sea views, and Deluxe House Rooms and suites have private terraces. Breakfast, return airport transfers and laundry are included, while lunch, dinner and spa treatments cost extra. It suits travellers who want Cape Town culture and time to relax at the house.
“A good fit for art and wine lovers who want a small Cape Town hotel with generous everyday inclusions, a library and time by the pool.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
South African art, daily wine tastings and an Atlantic-facing setting above Bantry Bay shape the stay.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Included
- Breakfast
- Return airport transfers
- Beverages excluding wine and French champagne
- Mini bar and snacks
- Guest pantry access
- Sunset drinks and canapés
- Daily wine tasting
- Art tours
- Zeitz MOCAA entry
- Laundry and shoe cleaning
- Snack packs
- Local telephone calls
- Secure parking
Optional extras (at a cost)
Lunch, dinner, wine and French champagne outside the included tastings cost extra. Spa treatments and Cape Peninsula or Cape Winelands day tours are also available at an additional cost.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Wine cellar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 26 guests
- Classic House Room1 at the property · King or twin bed configuration, En-suite bathroom, Separate bath and shower, Air conditioning, In-room tea and coffee facilities, Complimentary minibar, No ocean view
- Superior House Room1 at the property · Ocean view, Bay window seating area, King-size bed, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, In-room tea and coffee facilities, No private terrace
- Deluxe Spa Room2 at the property · Shared deck and pool, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, In-room tea and coffee facilities, No ocean view
- Deluxe House Room7 at the property · Private ocean-facing terrace, Atlantic Ocean and garden views, En-suite bathroom, Air conditioning, In-room tea and coffee facilities
- Ellerman House Suites2 at the property · Expansive private terrace, Ocean views, Separate lounge and dining room, Large en-suite bedroom, Air conditioning, In-room tea and coffee facilities
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Cape Town International Airport
- 30 min transfer
- Ellerman House
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Cape Town International Airport
- Transfers
- Return transfers from Cape Town International Airport are included. The journey takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Malaria-free area
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
South Africa
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Last updated
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When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Best time to visit
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Best time to visit
- Good
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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