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Vineyard HotelvsEllerman House
Vineyard Hotel and Ellerman House are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Ellerman House scores slightly better than Vineyard Hotel. Ellerman House scores 88 with positive reviews from 12 publications such as Gayot, Frommer's and Hideaway Report.
Vineyard Hotel
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Travel + Leisure
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Time Out
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Colinton Road, Newlands 7700, South Africa
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "I'd rather stay here than at any of the large hotels at the Waterfront. The rates clarify why GQ voted it Best Value for Money Destination." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Vineyard, built around a 200-year-old homestead in the tranquil and leafy suburb of Newlands, has just emerged from a significant face-lift." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Vineyard is a four-star hotel with three excellent restaurants on its premises and the beautiful Angsana Spa."
Rough Guide "The public spaces are decorated in elegant Cape Dutch style, with contemporary artworks, and an outstanding panorama of Table Mountain from the extensive and gorgeous grounds."
Time Out "The Vineyard Hotel & Spa is a popular bet thanks to its convenient location, lovely sprawling gardens and excellent conferencing facilities." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Known for its historic charm and esteemed restaurants. Its sprawling garden grounds are planted with grape vines that actively supply several local wineries." Full review
National Geographic "Elegant 175-room hotel east of Table Mountain near Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic hotel is located in a verdant seven-acre garden on the banks of the burbling Liesbeek stream with marvelous views of Table Mountain’s eastern slopes." Full review
Fodor's "On six acres of rolling gardens overlooking the Liesbeek River in residential Newlands, this comfortable hotel was built around the 18th-century weekend home of Lady Anne Barnard." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a recently updated room as others are old-fashioned.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Built around the 1799 home of Lady Anne Barnard, the rooms at this delightful hotel have a contemporary look and are decorated in soothing natural tones." Full review
Ellerman House Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
Gayot Fodor's Show All Reviews
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 PlanetTop 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 Telegraph9.0
"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 Report97.0
"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.
