Ellerman House

Lodge

Ellerman House

From

ZAR 11,000 pps · per night

Where

Cape Town

Live availability

Ellerman House

About the lodge

An overview of Ellerman House.

Ellerman House is a privately owned Cape Edwardian Mansion in the prestigious residential area of Bantry Bay.

Highlights

  • Award-winning luxury boutique hotel and two private villas, set above Bantry Bay with breathtaking ocean views.
  • The Cellar at Ellerman House showcases one of the finest private wine collections in South Africa.
  • Private tours of the in-house art collection, displayed throughout the house, gallery, and garden, featuring striking pieces of South African sculpture.

You Should Know

  • Child Policy: Children over 14 years of age are welcome at Ellerman House and Villa Two. Children of all ages are welcome at Villa One.

The Detail

Ellerman House boasts magnificent ocean views and one and a half acres of beautifully manicured gardens flanked by Lion’s Head. It offers an exclusive boutique experience, located just ten minutes from the heart of Cape Town and a short distance from Camps Bay.

Ellerman House features 13 bedrooms and 2 three-bedroom villas. Each room is individually decorated and provides all the luxuries of five-star accommodations.

Classic House Room

The single Classic House Room has no view or balcony but includes an en-suite bathroom, satellite television, air conditioning, heated floors, Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked snack drawer.

Superior Room

The single Superior Room offers incredible ocean views through large bay windows and features an en-suite bathroom, satellite television, air conditioning, heated floors, Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked snack drawer.

Deluxe Spa Rooms

The two Deluxe Spa Rooms feature double sliding wooden doors that open to a shared pool and deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. These rooms include an en-suite bathroom, satellite television, air conditioning, heated floors, Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked snack drawer.

Deluxe House Rooms

The seven Deluxe House Rooms are spacious and include two sets of double doors leading to a private terrace with views of the indigenous garden and the Atlantic Ocean. One of these rooms offers an ocean view only from the terrace, not from the room itself. Each Deluxe House Room features an en-suite bathroom, satellite television, air conditioning, heated floors, Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked snack drawer.

Ellerman House Suites

The two Ellerman House Suites provide spectacular ocean views, private terraces, as well as separate lounge and dining areas. Each suite includes an en-suite bathroom, satellite television, air conditioning, heated floors, Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked snack drawer.

Three-Bedroom Villas

The two three-bedroom Villas offer the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity.

Guests enjoy special amenities, including all beverages (excluding wine and Champagne), daily sunset cocktails and canapés, laundry packed in tissue paper, access to a 24-hour guest pantry with snacks, and return airport transfers.

The hotel facilities also include a library, dining room, three dining terraces, spa, fitness center, pool, brandy lounge, South African wine gallery, contemporary private art gallery, and champagne cellar.

Ellerman House is an ideal destination for solo travelers, couples, and families seeking the ultimate luxury getaway in Cape Town.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Round trip transfers from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town locations
  • Breakfast
  • Laundry
  • Beverages, including spirits and beers (excluding wines and champagnes)
  • Mini bar and guest pantry access
  • Daily sunset cocktails and canapés
  • Wireless internet
  • Access to the spa and fitness center

* Minimum 3-night stay: 11 January – 25 February

The same as booking direct

Rates and pricing.

Per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 28 Feb 2025

Why book through us

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Ellerman House personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.

By season

Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Bed & Breakfast - Daily breakfast, selected beverages, sunset cocktails and canapés, and round trip transfers from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town locations

ZAR 11,000

Shoulder

1 Oct 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

Bed & Breakfast - Daily breakfast, selected beverages, sunset cocktails and canapés, and round trip transfers from Cape Town International Airport and Cape Town locations

ZAR 11,800

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Exclusive offer

Available right now.

Stay & Pay

Book minimum of 4 nights in a deluxe room category or higher and receive a 20% discount on accommodation 1 Apr - 30 Sept 2026 | Book a minimum 4 night stay in one of the villas between 1 April - 30 September 2026 and enjoy an exclusive 25% saving on the nightly rate.

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