Swain-selected stayCape Town, Southern AfricaEllerman HouseA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Ellerman House sits in Bantry Bay, one of Cape Town's most exclusive addresses, a Cape Edwardian-style mansion turned 13-room hotel with two additional modern villas. A member of Relais & Chateaux, its terraced gardens and sea views set it apart from the city's more central hotels.The Ellerman House Wine Gallery holds a 7,500-bottle collection of South African vintages, one of the more serious private wine collections attached to any Cape Town hotel. A guided tour of the house's art collection is worth booking for guests with any interest in South African art, and the wine gallery's collection is deep enough to justify a dedicated tasting on its own. A closer lookEllerman House, in detail.View all 24 photosBeyond the stayExperiences nearbyA guided tour through the house's art collection, with stories behind individual pieces, is worth booking for any guest with an interest in South African art, and the Ellerman House Wine Gallery's 7,500-bottle collection is deep enough to justify a dedicated tasting on its own. This Cape Edwardian mansion sits in Bantry Bay, one of Cape Town's most exclusive addresses, with terraced gardens and sea views setting it apart from the city's more central hotels. Plan with SwainAdd Ellerman House to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →