Spa

Situated on the lower level of the Ellerman House Villa, the Ellerman House Spa is an opportunity to experience true relaxation and well-being while rejuvenating body and mind. The facility includes two single treatment rooms and one double treatment room, plus a sensation shower, sauna, and steam room.Our therapists draw on healing and beauty techniques from around the globe. Guests choose from massages including traditional Japanese body work, LaStone therapy, Bellabaci, aromatherapy, Swedish, deep tissue, Reiki and lymph drainage. The signature two-hour Ellerman House Ritual includes a body scrub and cleanse, body wrap, massage and rehydration treatment.To make it a truly holistic experience, the Spa Team can arrange with the kitchen to balance food intake with our relaxation treatments, adding a healthy routine to your stay.

 

Gym

Secluded in the lush gardens near the swimming pool, the Ellerman House fitness facilities offer a fully equipped gym for guests wanting to maintain fitness during their stay.With its state-of-the-art equipment, sauna and change rooms, guests can enjoy an energising workout while taking in a signature view of the Atlantic. Our ‘Technogym Excite’ equipment includes free weights and benches, treadmill, stationary bicycle, elliptical trainer, medicine balls and exercise mats.As always, our staff are always available to familiarise guests with the facility and offer assistance when needed.

 

Pool

Located on the lower terrace of the hotel, our lap pool is solar heated to a temperature between 19 and 24 degrees Celsius. This pool is perfect for guests who enjoy a swim as part of their workout.

 

Bar

A spiral staircase leads guests down to the Ellerman House Bar, where skilled and friendly staff serves beer, wine, fine spirits and gourmet cocktails. Guests can enjoy catching up on news and entertainment on a large flat-screen TV, while others indulge in the select Cuban and Dominican cigars available. The Bar is the only room in the hotel where smoking is permitted.

 

Library

The Ellerman House Library offers guests a collection of fiction and nonfiction titles, plus magazines from around the world. Our guests love to sit and read books in the morning, or enjoy an after-dinner drink by the fireplace.For convenience, a nearby computer and printer are connected to the network and available for complimentary guest use.

 

Guest Pantry

The Pantry is your guilty pleasure. Fresh, homemade treats are prepared daily, making it perfect for a light snack between meals, or for grabbing supplies before heading out for the day.

 

Concierge

The staff at our full-service Concierge Desk is dedicated to managing any needs and inquiries you may have throughout your stay. Staff members are available to provide directions and local information, manage reservations, schedule spa treatments, accommodate special requests – and everything in between.Ellerman House has long-standing relationships with local owners of many of the region’s finest establishments, allowing our staff to plan memorable events at a moment’s notice. Notable attractions include a ride up the Cableway on Table Mountain, a visit to the infamous Robben Island, day trips to the Peninsula, and tours of the Winelands.

 

Wine

The Ellerman House cellar holds over 7,500 unique South African wines, sourced from established and emerging vineyards throughout the Western Cape.Our sommelier, Manuel Cabello, is available to arrange private tastings and recommend dinner pairings. The selection is designed to encourage ‘verticals of vintages,’ whereby guests sample and compare different vintages of the same wine.By using the innovative ‘Le Verre de Vin’ preservation system in our state-of-the-art cellar, we pour these exceptional wines at the perfect time – never compromising quality.

 

Cuisine

“Food, art and wine are the inspiration behind our hotel. My recipes reflect the soul of Ellerman; they belong nowhere else.” - Chef Veronica Canha-HibbertUnder the guidance of Chef Veronica, the cuisine at Ellerman House works in concert with our art and fine wine, creating an experience notable to even the most well-versed travelers.As guests enjoy views of the Atlantic, Chef Veronica delights with her vibrant recipes, highlighted by Cape Malay spices and Farmers’ Market organic fruit and vegetables. The menu items change daily, but stay focused on modern European-style dishes.Chef Veronica employs a ‘farm-to-fork’ philosophy that emphasizes using only the freshest local ingredients. A master of the unexpected, her creativity pushes the boundaries of taste, while remaining true to the heart of gourmet cuisine.

Guests are welcome to make special requests beyond the daily à la carte options, and a 24-hour guest pantry is stocked with homemade fare. For those seeking healthier options, our Healthy Living program combines healthy menu options with fitness and spa regimes.

 

Art

Fine art is the soul of Ellerman House, and our collection sets us apart from other fine hotels in South Africa. This grand assortment of works has been assembled over three decades, and features a uniquely South African twist.The originals span over a century, from the 1910 Volschenk of an undeveloped Camps Bay, to contemporary works from Vusi Khumalo. While Cape paintings were the original focus, the scope grew with the collection, and now encompasses an intriguing cross-section of genres representing a hundred years of South African culture. December 2009 marked the birth of Ellerman House Contemporary, a modern art gallery created to delight guests with the South African artists we love. Ever-evolving, the collection is rotated every season.Our guests are warmly invited to take the Ellerman House Art Tour.