Ellerman House

Cape Town, South Africa

Ellerman House in Cape Town’s Bantry Bay effortlessly doubles as both a hotel and an art gallery, showcasing 1,000 works that span two centuries of South African history. Set on a sea-facing hillside between Lion’s Head and the Atlantic, the heritage mansion is surrounded by manicured gardens dotted with indigenous plants and modern sculptures. While the rooms and oceanfront villas with private pools do plenty to entice, the real draw is the private art collection, which is complemented by in-house guides and free access to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. The hotel’s wine collection – boasting 9,000 bottles of South Africa’s finest, including rare auction finds – matches its cultural offerings. Guests can take part in exclusive experiencessuch as behind-the-scenes museum tours and sommelier-led sunset tastings, with plenty of personalised Cape Town adventures available through the concierge.

Key Information

• Rooms: 15
• Starting Rate: $1,000
• High Season: December-February
• Dining: The restaurant at Ellerman House
• Drinking: Bar Roc
• At the Hotel: Spa, gallery, gym, swimming pool(s)
• 27 21 430 3200
• Visit Ellerman House's Website

Location

180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005