Ellerman HousevsHotel on the Promenade
Cascades on the Promenade and Ellerman House are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ellerman House is the choice of most writers compared to Cascades on the Promenade. Ellerman House comes in at #5 in Cape Town with recommendations from 12 reviewers including Fodor's, Gayot and Frommer's.
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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
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Imagine you’ve been invited to stay with an immensely rich, art-collecting Capetonian friend." Full review
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
"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
"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
"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
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
"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
97.0
"Distinguished and luxurious mansion-style oasis overlooking the sea in prestigious Bantry Bay." Full review
Gayot
"This lavish, historic, former private home boasts stunning views over Bantry Bay to the Atlantic Ocean."
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.
Hotel on the Promenade
11 Arthurs Road, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $140/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This great-value option in the population-dense residential neighborhood of Sea Point puts business travelers and vacationers in the heart of Cape Town." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's not technically on the promenade, but close enough that the rooms with balconies at this trendily monochrome designer hotel have sea views." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A slick, modern boutique hotel with just seven rooms in the heart of Cape Town, close to the sea and with a charming bistro." Full review
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Book an upstairs room and be sure to bag the only one with a sea view.