Cape Town’s luxurious Ellerman House has claimed third place in The Telegraph‘s World’s Best 50 Hotels in 2024, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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Ellerman House is one of Cape Town’s most premium hotels, with only 13 rooms and a pair of multi-level luxury villas. It is well-known for its stunning sea views and rich collection of South African art.
Throw in an outstanding Wine Gallery with over 9 000 bottles of South African wine and a variety of complimentary inclusions ranging from art tours to sunset beverages, and you will see why this tiny boutique hotel is one of the most sought-after addresses on the beautiful Atlantic coast.
And judges from the UK-based media site appear to agree.
Ellerman House is now immediately behind Bangkok’s famed Mandarin Oriental and Ballyfin, an Irish luxury country estate. However, it also put Ellerman House ahead of The Peninsula Hong Kong, another Asian icon, and the three-Michelin-star hotel Les Prés d’Eugénie in France.
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The judges praised the lengthy list of complimentary features for all guests at the ‘discreetly elegant’ Ellerman House, as well as the sunset patio and ‘big pool gleaming in the terraced garden below’.
However, it is not cheap: accommodations for the upcoming summer season start at R18 000 per night and range up to R180 000 per night for the exclusive three-bedroom Villa One.
Ellerman House has had a successful year in terms of awards: they were named Best City Hotel in Africa in the prestigious Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best Awards’ 2024.
‘This incredible honour is a testament to the passion, dedication, and unwavering excellence of our team,’ read a post on Ellerman House’s Facebook page.
‘We are beyond proud to share this with our guests, suppliers, and the entire Ellerman family.’
‘This accolade adds to an extraordinary year of recognition.’
‘These achievements would not be possible without the continued support of our remarkable guests and partners. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!’
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The 50 winners of The Telegraph Hotel Awards are:
- Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand [Best in Asia and the world]
- Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland [Best in Europe]
- Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa [Best in Africa]
- The Peninsula Hong Kong
- Les Prés d’Eugénie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
- Awasi Patagonia, Chile [Best in the Americas and Caribbean]
- Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi Coast, Italy
- Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island, Australia [Best in Oceania]
- The Maybourne Riviera, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
- Palace Hotel Tokyo, Japan
- Sterrekopje, Franschhoek, South Africa
- Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice, Italy
- Son Blanc, Minorca, Spain
- Al Moudira Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
- Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao, Philippines
- Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany, Italy
- Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire, England
- La Casa del Califa, Cadiz, Spain
- Banyan Tree Buahan, Bali, Indonesia
- Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique
- Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand
- Lundies House, Highlands, Scotland
- The Hotel Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand
- Asaba, Izu Peninsula, Japan
- Soneva Fushi, Maldives
- Singita Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Amangalla, Galle, Sri Lanka
- Four Seasons Astir Palace, Athens, Greece
- Hampton Manor, West Midlands, England
- Riad Mena, Marrakech, Morocco
- Hotel Endsleigh, Devon, England
- Palácio Príncipe Real, Lisbon, Portugal
- Susafa, Sicily, Italy
- Hotel Esencia, Mayan Riviera, Mexico
- The Goring, London, England
- Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California, United States
- Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia
- Castle Hot Springs, Arizona, United States
- The Calile Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
- The Brando, French Polynesia
- Qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia
- Chicago Athletic Association, United States
- Nooishof, Sinclair Nature Reserve, Namibia
- Zannier Bãi San Hô, Phu Yen, Vietnam
- Hôtel Grand Powers, Paris, France
- Hotel César Lanzarote, Spain
- The Shinmonzen, Kyoto, Japan
- Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- Kahani Paradise, Gokarna, India
- Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland, Canada
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Picture: Ellerman House/ Facebook
