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The Winchester HotelvsEllerman House
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ellerman House ranks significantly higher than Winchester Mansions. Ellerman House scores 88 with praise from 12 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Gayot and Time Out.
The Winchester Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
221 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Still family owned, the hotel is distinguished by its friendly service." Full review
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The best "classic" rooms marry modern design with old-fashioned charm (a few antiques, floral artworks) -- ask for no. 306.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Winchester offers a seaside location... old-fashioned style and some corridors lined with putting greens for a spot of golf practice." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A renowned, privately owned four-star hotel on Sea Point’s coastal boulevard. Tailor-made tours to the Winelands or to Cape Point can be arranged through consultation with the management."
Rough Guide "A self-consciously colonial-style 1920s hotel, in a prime spot across the road from the seashore, with an atmosphere straight from the pages of Agatha Christie."
Time Out "This charming property combines old world details with a thoroughly modern understanding of what one wants from a hotel stay." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The grande dame of the Atlantic Seaboard, a three-storey gabled hotel enjoying an ideal location on the ocean-hugging Sea Point pedestrian promenade and offering the best-value sea views in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated on the Sea Point Promenade, this Cape Dutch—style hotel faces the Atlantic on one side and Table Mountain on the other." Full review
Fodor's "This seafront hotel scores high with travelers for good value for money." 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.
