City, Safari & A Calm, Coastal Retreat

The enchanting Saxon Hotel is situated on ten acres of magnificent indigenous gardens, providing a peaceful retreat from the dynamic energy of South Africa’s largest city. Each luxurious suite in this historic property exudes charm and sophistication, while the shared spaces pay homage to the hotel’s sense of place with distinctive African art and interior design.

Cape Town is famous for its stunning location between mountain and sea, breathtaking vistas and a renowned food and wine scene; elements which combine to make this vibrant city one of the most popular travel destinations on Earth. The same can be said for Ellerman House, which sits on the slopes of Lion's Head overlooking the Atantic Ocean and offers a world class culinary experience while housing one of the most significant private wine collections in the country. Guests are invited to make themselves at home in this luxury boutique hotel, where comfort and sophisticated meet the warm, heartfelt hospitality of our Ellerman House family.

To end your trip of a lifetime you will travel to enjoy a coastal nature experience with the opportunity to see a few whales in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. Guests can be very active enjoying tidal walks, fynbos walks, mountain biking, sandboarding, snorkeling and nature drives. You have the option of staying at the Morukuru Ocean House, which is on the coastline and offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, or the Morukuru Beach Lodge, which is perfect for couples or smaller families.