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The Bay Hotel vs Ellerman House

The Bay Hotel and Ellerman House are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ellerman House scores significantly higher than The Bay Hotel. Ellerman House ranks #5 in Cape Town with approval from 12 reviewers including Frommer's, Time Out and DK Eyewitness.

The Bay Hotel
The Bay Hotel
7 / 10
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8040, South Africa
From $86 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This old favourite has been a staple of the Camps Bay shoreline for years." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This large hotel has a prime position on Camps Bay’s main drag. The grounds are large, with plenty of activities to keep restless guests happy."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Glitzy five-star hotel on the fashionable beachfront strip."
Time Out Time Out
"It's impossible not to be seduced by the Copacabana-like views of the beach that's just a hop over the road from this popular hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The fun, hip vibe of this beachside hotel is perfectly captured by its open-air cocktail bar—which doubles as a Harley-Davidson rental spot during the summer months." Full review
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Ellerman House
Ellerman House
8 / 10
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
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Imagine you’ve been invited to stay with an immensely rich, art-collecting Capetonian friend." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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 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
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