Ellerman House
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Axel’s take

Exceptional personal service and Atlantic views make this a standout small luxury hotel.

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Axel’s rating: 9.4/10 · an intimate, ultra-luxury house hotel above Bantry Bay

Ellerman House is an intimate, ultra-luxury house hotel above Bantry Bay, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer personal attention to big-hotel bustle. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the warm staff, excellent food and private-home atmosphere. The South African art collection, wine experiences and ocean-facing gardens give it substance beyond the setting; included breakfast, airport transfers, laundry and pantry access make the hospitality feel generous.

Choose your room carefully: interiors vary, and the Classic House Room has no ocean view. This is a hillside base for driving into town, not a beachfront resort or walk-everywhere city hotel. The main house welcomes guests aged 12 and older; younger families should consider the villas. A March 2025 guest reported disruptive neighboring construction, but its current status is unverified—ask before booking.

Rooms
Individually styled interiors; Deluxe House Rooms have ocean-facing terraces, while the Classic has no sea view.
Cleanliness
An especially strong signal, with top cleanliness marks on Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.
Service
Recent guests consistently praise thoughtful, personal attention and capable concierge support.
Amenities
Ocean-view pool, spa, gym, art collection, wine experiences and a complimentary guest pantry.
Fees and surprises
Many extras are included, but do not assume all-inclusive dining; confirm meal, wine and cancellation terms.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay, Cape Town

Elevated Bantry Bay setting with Atlantic views; city sights and the Waterfront are a drive away.

Amenities and check-in

Ocean-view pool, spa, gym, art collection, wine experiences and a complimentary guest pantry.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Adult-only pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: ZAR 3,500 per guest per night
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Ellerman House: from $3,627 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $3,627 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Ellerman House on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Ellerman House is an intimate, ultra-luxury house hotel above Bantry Bay in Cape Town, South Africa.

Address: 180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay, Cape Town. Property ID: 1219598. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/cape-town/ellerman-house-1219598

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/cape-town/ellerman-house-1219598/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$5,848$6,170 on Expedia$322 less (5%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $3,627 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $7,170 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $21,705 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $25,079 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $28,453 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $30,028 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $31,251 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $32,573 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $33,895 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $36,185 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $39,109 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $40,684 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $43,608 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $46,532 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 9.4/10

Exceptional personal service and Atlantic views make this a standout small luxury hotel. an intimate, ultra-luxury house hotel above Bantry Bay, scored for what it is.

Ellerman House is an intimate, ultra-luxury house hotel above Bantry Bay, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer personal attention to big-hotel bustle. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the warm staff, excellent food and private-home atmosphere. The South African art collection, wine experiences and ocean-facing gardens give it substance beyond the setting; included breakfast, airport transfers, laundry and pantry access make the hospitality feel generous.

Choose your room carefully: interiors vary, and the Classic House Room has no ocean view. This is a hillside base for driving into town, not a beachfront resort or walk-everywhere city hotel. The main house welcomes guests aged 12 and older; younger families should consider the villas. A March 2025 guest reported disruptive neighboring construction, but its current status is unverified—ask before booking.

  • Best for: couples seeking quiet luxury; South African art and wine enthusiasts; travelers who prize personalized service

  • Watch out for: Classic House Room has no ocean view; main house restricted to ages 12 and older; confirm status of previously reported neighboring construction

  • Location: Elevated Bantry Bay setting with Atlantic views; city sights and the Waterfront are a drive away.

  • Rooms: Individually styled interiors; Deluxe House Rooms have ocean-facing terraces, while the Classic has no sea view.

  • Cleanliness: An especially strong signal, with top cleanliness marks on Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia.

  • Service: Recent guests consistently praise thoughtful, personal attention and capable concierge support.

  • Amenities: Ocean-view pool, spa, gym, art collection, wine experiences and a complimentary guest pantry.

  • Fees and surprises: Many extras are included, but do not assume all-inclusive dining; confirm meal, wine and cancellation terms.

Axel's opinion of Ellerman House, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Ellerman House

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Relais & Chateaux
  • 180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay, Cape Town
  • Guest rating: 4.8/5 on Google from 464 reviews (location 3.3/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Cape Town Station: 15 min by taxi · Cape Town International Airport: 37 min by taxi · Camps Bay Beach: 6 min by taxi · Bantry Bay: 8 min walk · Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum: 12 min by taxi · Two Oceans Aquarium: 14 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: ZAR 3,500 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Adult-only pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Self parking (free), Valet parking (free), Airport shuttle (free), Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen in some rooms
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Cape Town

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard room with pool view

Standard room with sea view

Standard room with water view

3 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room (single bed)

3 Bedrooms Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Standard Twin room (twin beds)

3 Bedrooms Standard Triple room

3 Bedrooms Standard Sextuple room

Superior room

Superior room with ocean view

Superior room with sea view

Superior room with water view

Superior Single room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with ocean view

Deluxe room with sea view

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with sea view

Deluxe Single room with water view

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony and with sea view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Classic room

Classic Single room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Quadruple room

Suite

Suite with ocean view

Suite with sea view

Suite with water view

Suite with balcony

Suite with balcony and with view

Single Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Classic Suite

Villa

3 Bedrooms Villa

Single Villa

Triple Villa

Quadruple Villa

3 Bedrooms Single Villa (single bed)

Double Villa (full double bed)

3 Bedrooms Quadruple Villa

3 Bedrooms Sextuple Villa

Standard Villa

Deluxe Villa

1 Bedroom Deluxe Villa

  • Bedrooms: 1

Luxury Villa

Cottage

1 Bedroom Cottage

3 Bedrooms Cottage

3 Bedrooms Cottage with ocean view

Single Cottage

Triple Cottage

Quadruple Cottage

Double Cottage (full double bed)

Sextuple Cottage

Standard Cottage

Superior Cottage

Superior Single Cottage

Superior Double Cottage (full double bed)

Superior Twin Cottage (twin beds)

Deluxe Cottage

Deluxe Cottage with balcony

Deluxe Single Cottage

Deluxe Triple Cottage

Deluxe Double Cottage (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Cottage (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple Cottage

Deluxe Sextuple Cottage

Classic Cottage

Classic Single Cottage

Classic Double Cottage (full double bed)

Luxury Cottage

Luxury Double Cottage (full double bed)

Luxury Sextuple Cottage

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