Seasonal South African Cuisine
Extraordinary attention to detail defines the dining experience at Ellerman House and Grant Daniels brings his classically inspired style, with a nod to his Cape Malay roots, to all our guests.

Growing up on the Cape Flats just outside of Cape Town, Grant’s passion for cooking was sparked by spending time in the kitchen with his mother while she prepared traditional Cape Malay dishes for Sunday lunch.

Breakfast
From the perfect Eggs Benedict to a delicious array of fruits, pastries and cereals, breakfasts at Ellerman House are the perfect way to start the day.

Guest Pantry
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. Cakes are baked fresh every morning and guests can help themselves to a range of teas, coffees and drinks throughout the day or night.

Restaurant
The cuisine at Ellerman House works in symphony with our art and fine wine, creating an extraordinary experience for even the most discerning traveller. The vibrant recipes, highlighted by Cape Malay spices and organic fruit and vegetables, will delight taste buds and astound the senses.

The restaurant at Ellerman House is so much more than a hotel dining room. "It’s a fully fledged restaurant experience in an exclusive, family-owned hotel setting," explains Grant Daniels, Executive Chef.

Award-winning in every drop, with a decade of Diners Club Diamond status awards under it’s belt. Wines from the cellar are only made available on the hotel’s wine list once they have been optimally aged and are deemed ready for enjoyment at peak maturity.

Many of these fine wines are also available by the glass without compromising on quality, thanks to the Le Verre de Vin preservation system. The depth of the wine list allows guests to try verticals of vintages whereby the same wine can be sampled over various releases.

Wine Gallery
Integrating outstanding contemporary architecture with breathtaking sculptural elements and cutting-edge design, the new Ellerman House Wine Gallery is not only a showcase for this extensive, award-winning wine collection but offers guests a unique, interactive journey into the world of wine.

It brings to life South Africa’s 350-year old heritage of winemaking, providing an environment for tasting and learning about local wines as intriguing and inspiring as the wine itself. Sophisticated storage is provided in state-of-the-art wine racks and separate, temperature-controlled maturation cellars for white and red wines. The gallery incorporates an interactive multi-media wine library and brandy tasting lounge. There is also a Champagne cellar, stocked exclusively with rare and special vintages of Dom Pérignon.

Daily Wine Tasting
Join the team for a complimentary wine tasting experience where we feature the best of South African wines from the curated collection.

Dom Pérignon Experience
The Sommelier and Chef have created the perfect Dom Pérignon Experience at Ellerman House. The different notes of Dom Pérignon P2 are accentuated with carefully selected South African dishes.

The Sommelier will guide you through an enriching culinary journey. This experience includes a bottle of Dom Pérignon P2 paired with a Bento Box style culinary experience.

LOUIS XIII Experience
This unique LOUIS XIII experience takes place at sunset where guests will be served a glass of Le Lude along with specially curated canapés that echo the first four decades of the maturation of the eau-de-vies from which LOUIS XIII is crafted. The tasting doesn’t end there as a second round of canapés will be served, this time paired with LOUIS XIII. The experience will follow with a 3 course meal paired with wine.  

Spa Experience
A small, highly experienced team of therapists offers a carefully considered menu of skin care therapy and body treatments designed for relaxation, rejuvenation and self-improvement. Everything is designed to soothe the senses while the body and mind are coaxed into balance.

Facilities
With three single treatment rooms and one double room designed for couples, the spa specialises in cutting-edge massage techniques and anti-ageing beauty rituals drawing on the wisdom and restorative, healing techniques of different cultures from around the world. In addition, there is a sensation shower, sauna and steam room for hydrotherapy.

Specialised techniques
Specialised massage techniques on offer include traditional Japanese bodywork, LaStone therapy, Bellabaci, aromatherapy, lymph drainage, Chinese stretch and deep-tissue massage.

The spa stocks a choice of excellent skin care ranges, including Environ and !QMS products, for facials, pedicures, manicures, body wraps, bronzing and scrubs.

There is also a state-of-the-art equipped gym.

Art
Art is the wistful soul of Ellerman House. The unrivalled South African art collection has been meticulously collected and curated to tell the diverse story of our nation.

The works span over two centuries, from Thomas Bowler commemorating Cape Town in the 1800s to more recent pieces from artists such as William Kentridge and his striking social commentary work in our Contemporary Art Gallery.

The in-house art guide is available to tour guests through South Africa's most important art collection, as she maps out the history of the nation. Tours to galleries throughout the city can also be arranged, where special private access is afforded to the hotel's guests.


Gardens
The magnitude of Ellerman House's extensive gardens often takes first-time visitors by surprise. Built in 1906, the original Cape Edwardian mansion, its outbuildings and gardens are well over a century old and great care has been taken over the years to preserve and maintain the heritage of this unique property.


Library
The Ellerman House Library offers guests a collection of fiction and nonfiction titles, plus magazines from around the world. The hotel's guests love to sit and read books in the morning, or enjoy an after-dinner drink by the fireplace.