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Ellerman House

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

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From R 11 000 per person sharing, per night

Ellerman House
LocationCape Town
From, per person · nightR 11 000
AvailabilityLive

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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

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

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Rates and dates.

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

Valid until 28 Feb 2025

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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

R 11 000

per person · night

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

R 11 750

per person · night

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.

Current offers

Special offer available.

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.

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Ellerman House's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoon Celebration

15% discount on accommodation; 20% discount on a couples treatment at the Ellerman House Spa; a bottle of South African sparkling wine with honeymoon turndown; an Ellerman House afternoon tea experience.

Guests booking a minimum of 4 nights in a Deluxe Room category or higher at Ellerman House between 1 April and 15 December 2026 receive a 15% discount on accommodation, a 20% discount on a couples spa treatment at the Ellerman House Spa, a bottle of South African sparkling wine with their honeymoon turndown, and an Ellerman House afternoon tea experience.

Minimum stay
4 nights
Valid
1 April 2026 – 15 December 2026
Combinable
Cannot be combined with other Ellerman House promotions

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Ellerman House, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 12+ · Game drives 12+ · Walking safari 12+
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
No dedicated kids' programme
Exceptions

Minimum age varies by accommodation: the main Ellerman House welcomes children from age 12; Villa Two (sleeps up to 6) accepts children from age 8; Villa One (sleeps up to 10) accepts children of all ages. Both villas are booked on an exclusive-use basis with a private chef, dedicated hospitality team, private pool, lounge and dining areas.

Your specialist for this lodge

Leigh-Ann Croeser

Leigh-Ann Croeser

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows Ellerman House backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

"Five Star level treatment. I booked our Safari in Sabi Sans at Arathusa lodge, and our stay in Cape Town South Africa back in August of 2026 and the experience had been amazing. Safari.com agents have every detail thought from travel insurance, eSIM for phones, private transportation, and booked us amazing experiences. We saw the Big 5 in the Safari, went cage Shark diving, did a private guided Cape Peninsula tour. Everything was perfect! This was our first time using Safari.com and we will definitely use them in the future. I would highly recommend this company."
July 2026 · USA · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

Speak to a safari specialist

Let's design your stay.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Ellerman House: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours. Your details stay private. View our privacy policy.

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