Ellerman House
premier Camp | Cape Town, South Africa
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Ellerman House sits perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head in the prestigious Bantry Bay residential area in Cape Town. The elegant Cape Edwardian mansion is known for having one of the most beautiful ocean views in South Africa, and one of the greatest collections of South African art in the world.
The Hotel
Location: Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Number of Rooms: 13 + 2 villas
Ellerman House consists of 13 bedrooms and 2 three-bedroom villas. Each room is individually decorated offering all the luxuries of five star accommodations. There are five different room categories in the main house, each with a slightly different situation on the property. All but one room have sea views, and all but two have either shared or private terraces. There are also 2 three-bedroom villas on the property with either a three- or five-bedroom option, as well as an option to take exclusive use of the villa spa.
Secluded in the lush gardens near the swimming pool, the Ellerman House fitness facilities offer a fully equipped gym for guests wanting to maintain fitness during their stay. The gym features state-of-the-art equipment and a sauna, along with excellent views of the Atlantic. The Ellerman House Spa is situated on the ground level of one of the villas. The facility includes two single treatment rooms and one double treatment room, plus a sensation shower, sauna, and steam room. Located on the lower terrace of the hotel, the lap pool is heated by heat pump and solar to a temperature between 66 and 75 Fahrenheit.
Facilities & Amenities
- En suite bathroom
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Satellite TV
- In-room safe
- Wi-Fi in room
- Mini bar
- 24-hour complementary guest pantry
- Laundry service (extra cost)
- Spa (extra cost)
- Fitness center
- Central swimming pool
- Local drinks, beers and spirits included (excludes wine and Champagne)
Wildlife Viewing & Activities
Although not a primary wildlife viewing area, marine life abounds off the shores of the Cape. This is one of the only places in the world to see breaching great white sharks, typically best from July to October, as well as year-round African penguins, Cape fur seals and common dolphins. Cape mountain zebra, ostrich, chacma baboon, and other mammals and birds are found in Cape Point Nature Reserve and Table Mountain National Park.
Climate
| Month | Max | Min | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° F | 61° F | 0.52 in |
| 27° C | 16° C | 13 mm | |
| February | 82° F | 61° F | 0.66 in |
| 27° C | 16° C | 17 mm | |
| March | 80° F | 59° F | 0.75 in |
| 26° C | 15° C | 19 mm | |
| April | 75° F | 54° F | 2.02 in |
| 23° C | 12° C | 51 mm | |
| May | 70° F | 50° F | 2.54 in |
| 21° C | 10° C | 65 mm | |
| June | 66° F | 46° F | 3.02 in |
| 18° C | 7° C | 77 mm | |
| July | 65° F | 45° F | 3.26 in |
| 18° C | 7° C | 83 mm | |
| August | 66° F | 46° F | 2.67 in |
| 18° C | 7° C | 68 mm | |
| September | 68° F | 49° F | 1.56 in |
| 20° C | 9° C | 40 mm | |
| October | 73° F | 52° F | 1.33 in |
| 22° C | 11° C | 34 mm | |
| November | 76° F | 56° F | 0.92 in |
| 24° C | 13° C | 23 mm | |
| December | 79° F | 60° F | 0.7 in |
| 26° C | 15° C | 18 mm |
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