Ellerman House  

Perched on the slopes of Lion's Head in Cape Town with sweeping Atlantic views and sightlines to Robben Island. Minutes from Camps Bay and Clifton beaches and a short drive to the V&A Waterfront and the city centre (about 15 minutes by car).

A luxury hotel with 13 individually decorated guestrooms plus two separate villas and an adjoining spa. Rooms feature heated floors, Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, LCD TVs and iPod docks, complimentary minibar items, and private baths with separate tubs and showers. The property is noted for its remarkable art and wine collection and a contemporary villa that complements the Edwardian house.

Full-service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments. Indoor and outdoor pools, including a solar-heated option, a health club/fitness centre, sauna and steam room. Library, guest pantry with snacks and drinks, concierge and tour desk. Family-friendly playrooms, accessible elevator and on-site parking. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind poolside in the afternoons.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet and a computer station. Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle and express check-out help keep schedules tight.

On-site restaurant with garden views serving local cuisine, plus two bars and a poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available and a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00–11:00. The hotel's notable wine collection pairs well with Cape flavors and seafood.