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Ellerman HousevsCape Heritage Hotel

Both Cape Heritage Hotel and Ellerman House are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ellerman House is preferred by most writers compared to Cape Heritage Hotel. Ellerman House has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 12 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Gayot.

Ellerman House
8/10
180 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Bantry Bay 8005, South Africa
From $8,683/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Imagine you’ve been invited to stay with an immensely rich, art-collecting Capetonian friend." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A historical landmark on the granite outcrops of Bantry Bay, this classic turn-of-the-century mansion is recognized as one of the top boutique hotels in the world."
Time Out Time Out
"Rub shoulders with the international jet set society at this outstanding Relais & Chateaux property that's blessed with gorgeous views and dressed to kill in layers of antiques." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This adults-only (14 and up) Relais & Chateaux property houses a fabulous private modern art collection in elegantly furnished rooms and airy public spaces." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"With bold artwork inside and magnificent ocean views outside, guests are never quite sure where to direct their gaze when they arrive at Ellerman House." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"With a jaw-dropping cliffside location above Bantry Bay, this luxury Cape Town hotel offers low-key glamour, splendid isolation and spectacular sea views." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Visit the new contemporary gallery at Cape Town's Ellerman House, built into the bluff below the hotel's swimming pool." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
97.0
"Distinguished and luxurious mansion-style oasis overlooking the sea in prestigious Bantry Bay." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This lavish, historic, former private home boasts stunning views over Bantry Bay to the Atlantic Ocean."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Without a doubt, this is one of the finest (and most exclusive) hotels in South Africa." Full review
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In the kitchen chefs prepare whatever guests request, and all drinks except wines and champagne are included in the rates.
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Cape Heritage Hotel
8/10
90 Bree St, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $84/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, part of the Heritage Sq redevelopment of 18th-century buildings, has its own character." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Contemporary design meets colonial charm at this four-star luxury boutique hotel in a historic 18th-century building."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"An exceptionally stylish, elegant and tastefully restored boutique hotel, dating back to 1771, located in Cape Heritage Square just below the Bo-Kaap."
Star Service Star Service
"The busy streets of Cape Town offer little refuge for the weary traveler, but downtown's Heritage Square is keeping a secret." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"With only 17 rooms, the historic CapeHeritage Hotel offers an atmosphere that's both relaxed and luxurious." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The word “heritage” need not evoke a stuffy yesteryears vibe." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Quirky, characterful rooms bedecked with Persian rugs and Oriental treasures in an 18th-century building in the historic heart of Cape Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Old meets new at this quaint boutique hotel in an 18th-century building in the heart of the central business district's vibey Bree Street." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Built as a private home in 1771, this centrally located boutique hotel has teak-beamed ceilings, foot-wide yellow-wood floorboards, and numerous other details that recall its gracious past." Full review
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Parking is across the street in a section of a public lot with good security, and friendly staff make sure everything runs smoothly.

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