Ellerman House
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
With 13 rooms and suites, two ultra-modern villas and a tranquil spa, Ellerman House is the quintessential urban retreat for discerning luxury travellers wanting complete exclusivity and privacy in Cape Town. Located in Bantry Bay, the hotel offers spectacular Atlantic Ocean views and easy access to beaches and local attractions. Highlights include the owner’s extensive South African art collection and the Ellerman House Wine Gallery, offering an interactive wine experience amid a vast collection of South African vintage wines. Modern, locally inspired cuisine, generous-hearted hospitality and a tailor-made concierge service enhance a world-class guest experience that remains authentically…
Situated in the heart of Bantry Bay (one of Cape Town’s most exclusive neighborhoods), Ellerman House, Member of Relais & Châteaux, is an elegant mansion just ten minutes away from the city center and within walking distance of Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. Whether you choose the luxurious atmosphere of Ellerman House or the modern-art-gallery style of its two three-bedroom villas, you will fall under the spell of an address that lets you relish all the pleasures of Cape Town. Enjoy dining on gourmet cuisine, tasting fine vintage wines, and surveying the impressive private art collection; plus, the ocean view is spectacular!
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
- *Complimentary roundtrip private airport transfers (must have minimum value of $100USD equivalent)
- *A paired chocolate and South African Brandy tasting with our sommelier
- 10% discount on first spa treatment at EH Spa
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Secret Season Promotion — through 2027-09-30 · Book minimum of 3 nights in a deluxe room category or higher and receive a 20% discount on accommodation
In the know
The art collection is outstanding, capturing the true spirit of South African art and exploring the cultural and social shifts of South Africa's evolution. –Limor Decter New York, New York
The property, in facts
| Where | 180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 15 |
| Room types | 9 |
| Nearest airport | Cape Town International (CPT) · 10 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Beach, Local Immersion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Ellerman Villa One - 3 bedroom option — Featuring sophisticated minimalist décor complemented by original art, Villa One comprises a formal lounge, TV lounge, dining room, contemporary kitchen, and…
- Ellerman Villa - 5 bedroom option — Featuring sophisticated minimalist décor complemented by original art, Villa One comprises a formal lounge, TV lounge, dining room, and study, spacious outdoor…
- Ellerman Villa One, exclusive use of Spa — Modern architecture and a breathtaking location with beautiful Atlantic Ocean views define Ellerman House’s exclusive accommodation. Complete privacy of the…
- Ellerman House Villa Two — Designed with the discerning luxury traveller in mind, ideally suited to families or groups of friends. Available on exclusive-use basis only, children over…
- Superior House Room (1 room) — The majestic bay window in this room demands attention and immediately draws your eye towards the uninterrupted ocean view. The room offers cosy luxury at our…
- Deluxe House Rooms (7 rooms) — These spacious rooms are a traveller's dream with double doors opening onto a private terrace. Each room is uniquely decorated and boasts spectacular views of…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Washer/Dryer
What advisors say
100% of the 2 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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