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Ellerman House

Cape Town, South Africa · National park

Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaHotel
Luxury · 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.
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.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

Luxury seekersLeisureFamilies

Known for

What you can expect to see

Birdlife

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

  1. Cape Town International Airport
  2. 30 min transfer
  3. 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

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Good
  6. June: Best time to visit
  7. July: Best time to visit
  8. August: Best time to visit
  9. September: Best time to visit
  10. October: Good
  11. November: Good
  12. 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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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.