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Welgelegen HousevsEllerman House
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Ellerman House is preferred by most writers compared to Welgelegen Boutique Guest House. Ellerman House comes in at #5 in Cape Town with accolades from 12 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Mr & Mrs Smith and Fodor's.
Welgelegen House
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Fodor's
6 Stephen Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $267/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A Victorian guesthouse with mountain views and furnished with considerable style."
The Telegraph8.0
"This is one of the best-value guest houses in the city, and a personal favourite when booking for friends or family visiting from the UK." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Seductively simple, Welgelegen hotel is a boutique B&B in Cape Town a short stroll from chic Kloof Street." Full review
Fodor's "The look is a mixture of African chic and romantic whimsy, and the pretty courtyard is a good place to relax after a busy day." 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.
