Sitting on my balcony, sipping a welcome drink made especially for me, while eating a cupcake from the sweets pantry, it felt so good to be back in Cape Town, watching the sapphire waves roll in from my perfect vantage point.
There are many hotels in the world that are luxurious, from the Mendocino Coast of California to Bali, Indonesia, but what really makes a place worthy of its five-star rating is the service, and it’s above and beyond at Ellerman House. Perched above Bantry Bay, it is a boutique luxury hotel where anything seems possible.
Ellerman House is located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Cape Town, right on the coast. With expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s near the iconic Table Mountain and the famous Camps Bay area and beach. While I don’t generally recommend walking around Cape Town, this area is fairly safe and walkable.
The 1906 building has charming original touches, a cozy atmosphere with fireplaces and plush couches, and more inclusions than I’ve ever seen before. You truly feel taken care of, from the body to the mind to the soul.
Everything felt so personal too. I only needed to say once what my preferences were, and the staff passed them along to each other. Their communication and attention to detail are what really sets this luxury stay apart.
Is it worth staying at Ellerman House? These are my thoughts::
The Room
The spacious room was full of included amenities, including a minibar with large bottles of local wine, brandy, gin, and whiskey, as well as snacks, tea, and coffee, plus daily laundry service (all included).
Daily cocktails and canapés, daily breakfast, wine tasting in the impressive bar, a tour of the property’s extensive all–South African art collection, and round-trip transfers to and from the hotel are also all included.
I stayed in a deluxe room in the main house — one of 16 rooms, in addition to two private villas on the property. It felt deluxe, indeed, with a closet that took up an entire wall, a desk, two seating areas, a king-sized bed, a bar area, a shower and bathtub, and a large balcony with a stellar view.
Each day it was serviced both in the morning and in the evening.
It also had such a lovely character, retaining the charm of its 1906 architecture but with modern upgrades.
The Grounds
The building itself is a mix of the early 1900s and modern art and architecture. It’s also essentially an art gallery in a hotel, as it is…
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