Ellerman House
Hotel · Bantry Bay ·
Art-filled mansion with ocean views, spa, and wine gallery
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180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa Get directions
Art-filled mansion with ocean views, spa, and wine gallery
180 Kloof Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa Get directions
"Sunset rituals here are special — sitting beneath swaying palms as the Atlantic swallows the African sun — and the experience matches the setting. Once a private residence, this tony property, voted one of the best hotels in Africa by T+L readers, feels more like a compound, with gardens, a spa, a 9,000-bottle wine gallery, and one of Africa’s largest private art collections; the mansion holds 13 bedrooms and suites, while two private villas are ideal for families." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury Cape Town residence offering refined, exclusive-use accommodations with attentive service and proximity to both natural attractions and the contemporary art scene—ideal for intimate, upscale celebrations." - Erina Pindar
"Built in 1906 for shipping magnate Sir John Ellerman, this splendid Edwardian mansion in Bantry Bay felt like a gracious grande dame: the property’s 11 rooms, two suites, two villas, and one‑and‑a‑half‑acre hillside gardens offer prime coastal views and a clubby atmosphere where staff treat guests like houseguests—pressing clothes, running bubble baths, delivering pots of just‑picked mint for tea, and advising on wine. The house is decorated with Paul Harris’s art collection (from 19th‑century landscapes by Thomas Bowler to contemporary portraits by Gerard Sekoto), and service is highly personalized across the spa, amply stocked cellar, and sunny restaurant where chefs happily prepare favorites like rich Cape Malay curries and fresh lobster salads alongside a help‑yourself pantry. " - Paris Wilson
"A luxurious Cape Town hotel prized for its ocean views and highly personalized hospitality, with many readers praising its attentive, even “over-the-top,” service that underpins its reputation as a standout waterside property." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury compound once a private residence, prized for its intimate, art-forward atmosphere that includes gardens, a spa, a 9,000-bottle wine gallery, and one of Africa’s largest private art collections. The property offers a small number of bedrooms and suites plus two private villas, making it a favored choice for families and those seeking a refined seaside retreat." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines