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Ellerman House

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Clifton Bay Beach

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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2 bars/lounges, wine bar
Luxury Villa (Ellerman House Two) | Living area | LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock, heated floors
Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One) | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

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180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Sea Point Promenade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room (House) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Room (House)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (House) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Room (House)

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (SPA) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Room (SPA)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Ellerman House) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Suite (Ellerman House)

  • 1103 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room (House) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Room (House)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa (Ellerman House Two) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Villa (Ellerman House Two)

  • 4661 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One)

  • 7492 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Bantry Bay hotel, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Sea Point Promenade. Clifton 1st Beach and Clifton 2nd Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sea Point Promenade - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clifton 1st Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clifton 2nd Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Woodstock Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brash - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jarryds - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Senate Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ellerman House

5-star luxury hotel near Clifton Bay Beach
Ellerman House offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Ellerman House. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Edwardian Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1906
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Ellerman House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and free minibar items are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Ellerman House Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

How close is Ellerman House to the airport?

Ellerman House is 16.2 mi (31-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellerman House?

As of Nov 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellerman House on Nov 19, 2025 start from $1,058.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ellerman House have an airport shuttle?

Ellerman House offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

How close is Ellerman House to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Clifton 1st Beach and 1.4 mi (2-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ellerman House offer free breakfast?

Ellerman House offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ellerman House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (19-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Ellerman House?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Ellerman House have a pool?

Ellerman House features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Ellerman House have a restaurant?

Ellerman House is home to Wine Gallery, which features garden views.

Does Ellerman House have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Ellerman House Spa, where you can enjoy body wraps, sports massages, and body scrubs.

How close is Ellerman House to downtown Cape Town?

Ellerman House is 2.6 mi away from Cape Town.