Ellerman House
An Atlantic-view pool on the slopes of Lion's Head
About this hotel
Ellerman House sets its outdoor pool on the slopes of Lion's Head, with panoramic Atlantic views running the full width of the terrace and a lush garden framing the deck. The mansion's spa runs a sauna, steam room and treatments, and the wine cellar and art gallery give the property a collector's-house feel beyond the usual hotel amenity list. Rooms carry classic furnishings with balconies or terraces, and a complimentary airport shuttle is included, useful given the property's quieter, residential Bantry Bay setting away from the city bowl. The in-house restaurant leans on Cape Malay spices and organic produce for breakfast, and a fitness centre and wine bar round out days that start and end near the pool terrace.
- Atlantic-view pool
- Garden terrace
- Wine cellar and gallery
- Complimentary airport shuttle
Our take
This pool suits travellers chasing an ocean view over a resort-scale deck, since the setting is intimate and the property runs at mansion scale rather than large-hotel scale. The Lion's Head slope location means quiet, but also that Camps Bay's beach and social scene sit a five-minute drive rather than a walk away. Pair the pool with the spa and wine cellar for a slower, more contemplative stay.
- ✓Time a pool session for late afternoon, when the Atlantic light is best from the terrace
- ✓Use the complimentary airport shuttle rather than arranging separate transport, it's included in the stay
- ✓Book a wine cellar tasting to pair with the mansion's art gallery on a non-pool day
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Atlantic
- Lush garden framing the entire pool terrace
- Wine cellar and art gallery on the property
- Complimentary airport shuttle included in every stay
Why guests love itThe pool at Ellerman House earns its reputation from the view alone: the Atlantic runs the full width of the terrace from the slopes of Lion's Head, and the garden around it keeps the setting private rather than exposed. It suits a slower kind of stay, one built around the mansion's wine cellar and art gallery as much as the water, and the five-minute drive to Camps Bay is worth planning for anyone wanting the beach on the same day.