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In their own hand: The Ellerman House guest book through time

Decades of Ellerman House, preserved in the handwriting of those who stayed. More than reviews, these intimate notes hold stories, memories and moments from a remarkable Cape Town home.

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Quote of the Day

“Thank you so much for the wine, fun and smiles.”

Rachel + Nick  |  15 November 2022  |  United States

Some guests leave ratings. Ours pick up a pen.

For decades, guests at Ellerman House have paused to write before leaving. Their handwritten notes capture warm hospitality, quiet moments, South African art, memorable food and wine, and views across the Atlantic. Together, they form a deeply personal record of life inside Cape Town's most intimate private hotel.

Handwritten guest book note: The most romantic place on Earth
Stillness

The most romantic place on Earth

This is the most romantic place on Earth. Our first couple of honeymoon nights were the most memorable of our lives. We hope to be back soon to celebrate an anniversary with you. Thanks for making it so special.

Alexis and Owen  |  13 October 1999  |  USA
Stillness

A wonderful introduction to Cape Town

What a wonderful introduction to Cape Town! We loved Ellerman House and will definitely be back.

Lloyd and Jeff Zisk  |  15 August 2025  |  Dallas, Texas, USA
People

The Ellerman House is a lifetime experience

The Ellerman House is a lifetime experience. Not only the house, the rooms and the food are exceptional, but moreover the people who made us feel so very special. Thanks again to all the Ellerman staff.

Angie, Willem and André Breukers  |  09 December 1999  |  Netherlands
Stillness

A place with grace

A place with grace.

Guests from West Castle  |  21 December 1999
Art

We loved the art, view and wine.

What a beautiful and wonderful place. We loved the art, view and wine.

Jinda & Dennis  |  21 January 2018  |  Seattle, Washington, USA

Scroll through handwritten notes and personal memories, offering a glimpse into the moments that made each stay special.

A Living Archive of Gratitude

Explore decades of handwritten guest notes from Ellerman House, a private luxury hotel above Bantry Bay in Cape Town. Browse the archive by year and theme, moving through reflections on art, wine, cuisine, stillness and the people who made each stay memorable. Every page offers an unfiltered glimpse of the house, preserved in the words of those who experienced it.

1999

2026

Guest Notes

2026

Handwritten guest book note: The food and views are amazing
Cuisine

The food and views are amazing

This place is amazing. The food is amazing as well as the views. Thank you so much for taking care of us with so much love.

Jodie  |  15 August 2026
Handwritten guest book note: The food, drinks, art and amenities were all phenomenal
Cuisine

The food, drinks, art and amenities were all phenomenal

We had an unforgettable stay at Ellerman House. The food, drinks, art and amenities were all phenomenal.

Andrea and Andrea Pavan  |  01 July 2026
Handwritten guest book note: My favourite hotel in the world
Stillness

My favourite hotel in the world

Ellerman House and family: exceptional on every level. Now my favourite hotel in the world. Until next time.

Candace Rose  |  01 July 2026
Handwritten guest book note: Such a special place
People

Such a special place

Exceptional staff and experience all around. Such a special place.

Adam and Charlotte  |  01 July 2026
Handwritten guest book note: The art was so very inspiring
Art

The art was so very inspiring

Thank you so much to the Ellerman House team, and especially to Richard for sharing his vast knowledge about all the amazing art. So very inspiring. Cannot thank you enough.

Leah and Kayla Allan  |  15 June 2026
Handwritten guest book note: Truly one of the best hotel experiences we have had
People

Truly one of the best hotel experiences we have had

We could not have imagined a more perfect place to spend the tail end of our honeymoon. Ellerman House felt more like we were staying in a home than a hotel. Every detail was thoughtful, the team was exceptional and we genuinely felt cared for from the moment we arrived. Truly one of the best hotel experiences we have had.

Clara and Chris Hanson  |  09 June 2026
Handwritten guest book note: An amazing stay during our honeymoon
Stillness

An amazing stay during our honeymoon

Thank you for an amazing stay during our honeymoon. We cannot wait to come back.

Jacquelyn and Jack Hall  |  06 May 2026
Handwritten guest book note: A memorable birthday treat
Cuisine

A memorable birthday treat

A wonderful stay. Thank you for the friendly smiles, scrumptious food and glorious wines. It's been a memorable birthday treat.

Brendan Duncan  |  15 March 2026
Handwritten guest book note: You made our honeymoon so special
People

You made our honeymoon so special

Thank you for making our honeymoon so special.

Matthew Jabbour and Caitriona Canny  |  03 March 2026
Handwritten guest book note: A wonderful vacation at Ellerman House
Stillness

A wonderful vacation at Ellerman House

Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation at Ellerman House. We will see you again soon.

The Caceci family  |  10 January 2026
Handwritten guest book note: An unforgettable stay we will treasure forever
People

An unforgettable stay we will treasure forever

Our first time in Cape Town and the perfect place for our honeymoon. This hotel is stunning, peaceful and truly one of a kind. Every detail feels thoughtful, and the warmth and kindness of all the people who work here made us feel welcome. An unforgettable stay we will treasure forever.

Alessia and Scott Broder  |  09 January 2026
Handwritten guest book note: The food was amazing
Cuisine

The food was amazing

The food was amazing! Thank you so much.

Guest from La Ferté-Macé  |  15 November 2025
Handwritten guest book note: A wonderful introduction to Cape Town
Stillness

A wonderful introduction to Cape Town

What a wonderful introduction to Cape Town! We loved Ellerman House and will definitely be back.

Lloyd and Jeff Zisk  |  15 August 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Love.
People

Love.

Love.

Signed, a quiet guest  |  15 July 2025
Handwritten guest book note: The gentle way that Ellerman House envelops you
Art

The gentle way that Ellerman House envelops you

What a special time. Thank you to the wonderful team for welcoming us into your home. The art, the grounds, the gentle way that Ellerman House envelops you. We loved it and look forward to returning.

Campbell Penny Hanan  |  15 June 2025
Handwritten guest book note: The artwork was a delight to tour
Art

The artwork was a delight to tour

What a delightful stay in a beautiful home! The staff was exceptional and lovely, the artwork a delight to tour, and the food and wine wonderful.

Ann and Todd Hughes  |  06 June 2025
Handwritten guest book note: A truly magical and unforgettable home away from home
Stillness

A truly magical and unforgettable home away from home

Ellerman House, one of a kind! A truly magical and unforgettable home away from home. Thank you for everything and for making our honeymoon absolutely special! We will be back!

The Torrentes  |  15 May 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Best night's sleep ever
Stillness

Best night's sleep ever

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. Best night's sleep ever.

Ralph and Kerry Strayhorn  |  10 May 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Incredible food paired with the most delicious views
Cuisine

Incredible food paired with the most delicious views

Couldn't have hoped for a better lunch. Incredible food paired with the most delicious views. Thank you!

Cheryl and Kiera  |  01 March 2025
Handwritten guest book note: A fantastic stay here at Ellerman.
People

A fantastic stay here at Ellerman.

A fantastic stay here at Ellerman. Thanks to all the amazing staff.

Joanna and Chris Griggs  |  24 February 2025
Handwritten guest book note: You each contributed to the best hotel experience we have ever had and helped kick off our honeymoon with style.
People

You each contributed to the best hotel experience we have ever had and helped kick off our honeymoon with style.

Thank you for making us feel at home during our wonderful stay. You each contributed to the best hotel experience we have ever had and helped kick off our honeymoon with style. We cannot wait to come back.

Gavin and John Coliman  |  15 February 2025
Handwritten guest book note: The staff made us feel so welcome and at home.
People

The staff made us feel so welcome and at home.

This has been such a special trip. The staff made us feel so welcome and at home. Thank you.

John and Bri  |  15 February 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Such amazing staff and beautiful accommodation and views.
People

Such amazing staff and beautiful accommodation and views.

A truly special place. We had a wonderful stay. Such amazing staff and beautiful accommodation and views. We hate to leave and hope to be back.

Marie, Andy and family  |  26 January 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for such wonderful hospitality.
People

Thank you for such wonderful hospitality.

Thank you for such wonderful hospitality.

Sandra Herring  |  25 January 2025
Handwritten guest book note: What an incredible stay at Ellerman House from start to finish.
People

What an incredible stay at Ellerman House from start to finish.

What an incredible stay at Ellerman House from start to finish. Gorgeous property and wonderful people. Thank you for making our honeymoon a trip of a lifetime. Hope to visit again soon.

Alexandra and Shaun  |  21 January 2025
Handwritten guest book note: What an amazing team and property.
People

What an amazing team and property.

What an amazing team and property. Thank you for making our honeymoon so special. We cannot wait to come back.

Ally and Zack Wiener  |  18 January 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Lots of memories created here at this amazing place.
People

Lots of memories created here at this amazing place.

Lots of memories created here at this amazing place. Great place, very special. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.

N A  |  06 January 2025
Handwritten guest book note: Such a beautiful stay made extra special by your beautiful views and beautiful team.
People

Such a beautiful stay made extra special by your beautiful views and beautiful team.

Such a beautiful stay made extra special by your beautiful views and beautiful team.

Joni and Hadley  |  02 November 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Wonderful art, people and hospitality.
Art

Wonderful art, people and hospitality.

Such a beautiful place. Wonderful art, people and hospitality.

Sheeta and Kim  |  15 October 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Amazing food and wines.
Cuisine

Amazing food and wines.

Amazing food and wines.

Brazilian guests  |  15 October 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Amazing place and food.
Cuisine

Amazing place and food.

Amazing place and food. I will be back soon.

Donald Valery  |  15 October 2024
Handwritten guest book note: It was the best start to our honeymoon.
People

It was the best start to our honeymoon.

Thank you for everything. It was the best start to our honeymoon. We will definitely be back.

Dori and Wes  |  28 September 2024
Handwritten guest book note: We had the best time thanks to our amazing staff.
People

We had the best time thanks to our amazing staff.

We had the best time thanks to our amazing staff. We love Ellerman House. You made our honeymoon so special. We will be back again soon.

Laura and Maggie Haffey  |  15 September 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Beautiful property but most of all wonderful staff.
People

Beautiful property but most of all wonderful staff.

Dear Ellerman House, thank you for a beautiful stay. Everything was perfect. We will definitely come back. Beautiful property but most of all wonderful staff.

Bob and Manny Collins  |  25 August 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Truly paradise.
Stillness

Truly paradise.

Thank you for the amazing experience at Ellerman. We loved every minute. Truly paradise.

Kurt and Melissa Koskan  |  28 May 2024
Handwritten guest book note: The art is breathtaking and the staff incredible.
Art

The art is breathtaking and the staff incredible.

What a spectacular place. The art is breathtaking and the staff incredible. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Leslie and Drew Hitchner  |  15 May 2024
Handwritten guest book note: The staff were wonderful and the care and service outstanding.
People

The staff were wonderful and the care and service outstanding.

Thank you for making our first visit to Cape Town and the house so special and memorable. The staff were wonderful and the care and service outstanding. We look forward to returning.

Rod and Debra McGowan  |  14 May 2024
Handwritten guest book note: It was the best way to kick off our honeymoon.
People

It was the best way to kick off our honeymoon.

Thank you for the amazing trip. It was the best way to kick off our honeymoon. We hope to come back soon.

Cody and Amanda Levine  |  27 March 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Enjoyed our room, wine and fun experiences.
Wine

Enjoyed our room, wine and fun experiences.

Great stay made even greater. Enjoyed our room, wine and fun experiences. Hope to be back soon.

Benedicte and family  |  25 March 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for an incredible stay.
Art

Thank you for an incredible stay.

Thank you for an incredible stay. Ellerman House is a cultural oasis.

The Reinhardts  |  05 March 2024
Handwritten guest book note: What an amazing and wonderful visit and experience here at Ellerman House and in Cape Town and vicinity.
People

What an amazing and wonderful visit and experience here at Ellerman House and in Cape Town and vicinity.

What an amazing and wonderful visit and experience here at Ellerman House and in Cape Town and vicinity. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

Carol and Tom Becker  |  14 February 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Wonderful food, breathtaking views and the best service possible.
Cuisine

Wonderful food, breathtaking views and the best service possible.

Thank you for one of the greatest experiences here in Cape Town. Wonderful food, breathtaking views and the best service possible. We will come back.

Melanie Thomas  |  10 February 2024
Handwritten guest book note: Ellerman House is a fairy tale.
Art

Ellerman House is a fairy tale.

Ellerman House is a fairy tale. Magical, happy and friendly staff and a beautiful home filled with stunning and provoking art. We would love to come back. Thank you for your attention to every choice, including those we did not know we desired.

Peter and Allison Hirth  |  07 February 2024
Handwritten guest book note: The best place to start a honeymoon.
People

The best place to start a honeymoon.

The best place to start a honeymoon. We are so happy to be part of the Ellerman family. We love it here and will be back soon.

Matt and Kristen  |  16 January 2024
Handwritten guest book note: What a privilege to stay in a house with so much beautiful art.
Art

What a privilege to stay in a house with so much beautiful art.

What a privilege to stay in a house with so much beautiful art. Thank you.

Guests  |  15 January 2024
Handwritten guest book note: We had an incredible experience staying at Ellerman.
People

We had an incredible experience staying at Ellerman.

We had an incredible experience staying at Ellerman. Thank you all for your hospitality and making our honeymoon wonderful.

Sally and Brandon  |  30 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Today we are blessed to awake on our fortieth anniversary in the care of your love and hospitality.
People

Today we are blessed to awake on our fortieth anniversary in the care of your love and hospitality.

Today we are blessed to awake on our fortieth anniversary in the care of your love and hospitality. Forever we carry each of you in our hearts.

The Millers  |  29 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for the best hotel experience.
People

Thank you for the best hotel experience.

Thank you for the best hotel experience. Your attention to every detail is amazing. Thank you for making my birthday celebration one I will never forget.

Robin and Tracey Smulsky  |  28 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for your kindness and hospitality on our honeymoon.
People

Thank you for your kindness and hospitality on our honeymoon.

Thank you for your kindness and hospitality on our honeymoon. Your service and generosity are unmatched. We are so happy to have met you all and cannot wait to return.

Caroline and family  |  19 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: The Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize.
Art

The Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize.

The Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize. Thank you for your support.

Blessing Ngobeni Art Prize guests  |  15 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: This is a very warm and welcoming home away from home.
People

This is a very warm and welcoming home away from home.

Thank you to everyone at Ellerman House for making our thirtieth anniversary so special. This is a very warm and welcoming home away from home.

Kelley and Henry Johnson  |  14 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: The most amazing lunch and experience.
Cuisine

The most amazing lunch and experience.

The most amazing lunch and experience. Definitely will be back.

Taz  |  13 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: The most amazing start to our honeymoon.
People

The most amazing start to our honeymoon.

The most amazing start to our honeymoon. Our thanks to everyone at Ellerman House.

Molly and Dylan  |  12 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: We felt so at home and the staff was amazing.
People

We felt so at home and the staff was amazing.

Thank you for the most memorable start to our honeymoon. We felt so at home and the staff was amazing.

Sophie and Scott  |  11 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: We had an amazing stay at this beautiful place and an unforgettable honeymoon.
Stillness

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful place and an unforgettable honeymoon.

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful place and an unforgettable honeymoon. Thank you so much for everything. We loved it here.

Michael and Janina  |  10 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: The staff was incredible and our stay was a dream come true.
People

The staff was incredible and our stay was a dream come true.

We had an unforgettable honeymoon at Ellerman House. The staff was incredible and our stay was a dream come true. We did not want to leave.

Samantha and Cody Jackson  |  07 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Fantastic views, amazing food, great wine and the most perfect hospitality.
Cuisine

Fantastic views, amazing food, great wine and the most perfect hospitality.

Fantastic views, amazing food, great wine and the most perfect hospitality. Made our anniversary vacation a dream. See you again.

Pat and Andy  |  02 October 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Amazing experience, fantastic staff, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and epic views.
People

Amazing experience, fantastic staff, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and epic views.

Amazing experience, fantastic staff, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and epic views. Thank you for taking such great care of us. Counting down the days until we come back.

Sam and Susan Bonner  |  12 September 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Always a pleasure to visit this wonderful, unique and beautiful home.
Stillness

Always a pleasure to visit this wonderful, unique and beautiful home.

Always a pleasure to visit this wonderful, unique and beautiful home.

Toni Stallings  |  15 June 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for the amazing service and beautiful delicious lunch for my birthday celebration.
Cuisine

Thank you for the amazing service and beautiful delicious lunch for my birthday celebration.

Thank you for the amazing service and beautiful delicious lunch for my birthday celebration.

Nikita  |  15 June 2023
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for making our honeymoon really special.
Stillness

Thank you for making our honeymoon really special.

Thank you for making our honeymoon really special.

Farhad + Dalal  |  19 January 2023
Handwritten guest book note: It just gets better and better.
People

It just gets better and better.

To everyone at Ellerman, as always a wonderful stay! Amazing staff, love them all. Can't wait to be back in December to see in the new year. It just gets better and better.

Angela + Harvey  |  27 December 2022
Handwritten guest book note: An experience of a lifetime. Feels like a dream.
Art

An experience of a lifetime. Feels like a dream.

An experience of a lifetime. Feels like a dream. Thanks for good art, good food and great service.

Tavela Kames  |  19 November 2022
Handwritten guest book note: The property is amazing, but the staff is incredible.
People

The property is amazing, but the staff is incredible.

Thank you for everything! The property is amazing, but the staff is incredible. We love everything!

Becky and Andrew  |  15 November 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for the wine, fun and smiles.
Wine

Thank you for the wine, fun and smiles.

Thank you so much for the wine, fun and smiles.

Rachel + Nick  |  15 November 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Is this place for real? Incredible!
Art

Is this place for real? Incredible!

Is this place for real? Incredible!

Rowan, aged 7  |  15 November 2022
Handwritten guest book note: This was the perfect place to start our honeymoon!
Stillness

This was the perfect place to start our honeymoon!

This was the perfect place to start our honeymoon! Everyone was so amazing and kind, and we will definitely be back someday soon. Thank you for everything!!

Anna & Khalid  |  17 September 2022
Handwritten guest book note: A tremendous privilege & a great joy!
Wine

A tremendous privilege & a great joy!

Touring the Ellerman House cellar with Zolile was a tremendous privilege & a great joy! All the best!

Hedy & Mike Nilsson  |  28 August 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Give us a smile.
People

Give us a smile.

Give us a smile.

Vica & Peter  |  15 August 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Amazing service & incredible hotel!
People

Amazing service & incredible hotel!

Amazing service & incredible hotel! Can't wait to return. Thank you!

The Stolen family  |  04 August 2022
Handwritten guest book note: A truly special break with my mom.
Cuisine

A truly special break with my mom.

A truly special break with my mom - pure escape with exceptional supper!! Overall we can only compliment our time here. Thank you.

Ariella + Vicki Kuper  |  24 July 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Something we will never forget.
Cuisine

Something we will never forget.

Thank you! The hotel's incredible service, privacy, food, and experience is something we will never forget. We can't wait to be back for longer! Love, Charles, Victorie, Ethan & Sorina.

The Frankel family  |  15 July 2022
Handwritten guest book note: What a wonderful place to spend part of our honeymoon at.
Stillness

What a wonderful place to spend part of our honeymoon at.

What a wonderful place to spend part of our honeymoon at. We will be back!

Will & Eliza VandenBerg  |  01 July 2022
Handwritten guest book note: We so appreciate all the magic that is Ellerman - the art, the views & the most gracious, welcoming & lovely staff!
Art

We so appreciate all the magic that is Ellerman - the art, the views & the most gracious, welcoming & lovely staff!

We so appreciate all the magic that is Ellerman - the art, the views & the most gracious, welcoming & lovely staff! Cannot wait to return. With endless thanks for a marvelous experience.

Deborah & Craig  |  01 July 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Such a magical place to spend our honeymoon!
Stillness

Such a magical place to spend our honeymoon!

Such a magical place to spend our honeymoon! Thank you to everyone for such a lovely adventure!

Molly & Andrew  |  01 July 2022
Handwritten guest book note: A better way to start our honeymoon.
Stillness

A better way to start our honeymoon.

Thank you so much for an incredible stay! We couldn't have asked for a better way to start our honeymoon. We look forward to coming back!

Rachel & Rick  |  01 July 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Adding to the joy & celebration of our honeymoon.
Stillness

Adding to the joy & celebration of our honeymoon.

Thank you for being so warm, welcoming & catering to our every need. This truly was a memorable experience that we already eagerly await repeating in the return. Thank you to everyone at Ellerman for adding to the joy & celebration of our honeymoon.

R & Y Bass  |  04 June 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Can't imagine a better place to have celebrated our engagement!
Stillness

Can't imagine a better place to have celebrated our engagement!

A perfect stay! Beautiful property and amazing staff. Can't imagine a better place to have celebrated our engagement! Thank you for all the hospitality. We can't wait to return.

Mark and Eric  |  28 May 2022
Handwritten guest book note: The most incredible time at Ellerman House!
Stillness

The most incredible time at Ellerman House!

We had the most incredible time at Ellerman House! It was an amazing end to our honeymoon. We can't wait to come back!

Gianna & Joe  |  15 May 2022
Handwritten guest book note: Words cannot express the warmth, luxury and elegance of Ellerman House!
Art

Words cannot express the warmth, luxury and elegance of Ellerman House!

Words cannot express the warmth, luxury and elegance of Ellerman House! It is truly a world class hotel! The staff only make it even more special! We will miss you all and want to come back time!

Ivan & Maria  |  01 May 2022
Handwritten guest book note: The most amazing start to our honeymoon.
Stillness

The most amazing start to our honeymoon.

Thank you so much! We had the most amazing start to our honeymoon. The service was impeccable, and we cannot wait to come back and experience it all again.

Tyler and Fay  |  15 April 2022
Handwritten guest book note: The most magical stay on our honeymoon.
People

The most magical stay on our honeymoon.

We cannot thank Ellerman House enough for the most magical stay on our honeymoon. Every little detail was so well thought out to make our experience truly unforgettable. We will be back!

Katie and Pat  |  28 August 2021
Handwritten guest book note: The best experience we have ever had
Wine

The best experience we have ever had

This is the best experience we have ever had. We loved the wine tastings and cocktails.

Samantha and Jesse  |  21 August 2021
Handwritten guest book note: We will treasure these memories
People

We will treasure these memories

Ellerman House family, incredible. The staff are wonderful and we will treasure these memories.

Alexandria and Harrison Callaway  |  15 August 2021
Handwritten guest book note: It makes it hard to leave. Can't wait to be back.
Stillness

It makes it hard to leave. Can't wait to be back.

Dear Ellerman family, what an amazing three nights we have had. It makes it hard to leave! Can't wait to be back. See you soon!

Kirst & Ross  |  01 July 2021
Handwritten guest book note: Your art collection is stunning and overwhelming.
Art

Your art collection is stunning and overwhelming.

Dear Ellerman family, we felt ourselves spoilt in your residence. No worries at all. And your art collection is stunning and overwhelming. Thanks.

The De Costa Luz Family  |  01 July 2021
Handwritten guest book note: Thanks for a lovely night.
People

Thanks for a lovely night.

Thanks for a lovely night.

Jolanda & Peter  |  19 March 2021
Handwritten guest book note: We will remember it for a lifetime.
People

We will remember it for a lifetime.

Thank you for making our honeymoon so special. We will remember it for a lifetime. Cheers!

Meredith & John  |  15 March 2021
Handwritten guest book note: A very special place to spend our 17th wedding anniversary.
Stillness

A very special place to spend our 17th wedding anniversary.

A very special place to spend our 17th wedding anniversary. Thank you.

Eric & Marguerite  |  15 February 2021
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for making our honeymoon so special.
People

Thank you for making our honeymoon so special.

This has been an absolute dream! Thank you for making our honeymoon so special!

Phoebe & Jake  |  15 February 2021
Handwritten guest book note: The art collection opened up new windows into South Africa.
Art

The art collection opened up new windows into South Africa.

Thank you for your kind, generous and open space. Staying with you has been a gift, and the art collection has opened up new windows for me into South Africa and its stories and realities. This is not the last time. I cannot wait to be back. Inspired in all ways.

Suhair  |  23 January 2021
Handwritten guest book note: Absolutely mind-blowing. We can't wait to be back.
Stillness

Absolutely mind-blowing. We can't wait to be back.

Thank you for an amazing stay and our upgrade to the Ellerman Suite, absolutely mind-blowing! We can't wait to be back!

Kevin & Gaby Moss  |  13 December 2020
Handwritten guest book note: Your art collection is outstanding and the best in the country.
Art

Your art collection is outstanding and the best in the country.

Fabulous time. Your art collection is outstanding and the best in the country. Thank you for showcasing local talent and preserving it in this magnificent house.

Carol Brown  |  13 December 2020
Handwritten guest book note: A wonderful team who made us feel so special.
People

A wonderful team who made us feel so special.

Fantastic, as always. Thanks to a wonderful team who made us feel so special.

Trevor & Lisa  |  15 November 2020
Handwritten guest book note: We loved our first visit to Cape Town.
People

We loved our first visit to Cape Town.

Thank you for the cosy, friendly, wonderful hospitality. We loved our first visit to Cape Town. Ellerman House is five-star!

Derek & Kathy Brown  |  03 November 2020
Handwritten guest book note: Your hotel is wonderful.
People

Your hotel is wonderful.

Thank you for making our trip to Cape Town amazing! Your hotel is wonderful.

The Coffmans  |  01 July 2020
Handwritten guest book note: Simply beautiful.
Stillness

Simply beautiful.

We appreciate your hospitality. Simply beautiful.

E + E Hitchcock  |  01 July 2020
Handwritten guest book note: We truly enjoyed our stay.
People

We truly enjoyed our stay.

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. We truly enjoyed our stay!

Raquel & Louis  |  01 July 2020
Handwritten guest book note: A great view.
Stillness

A great view.

A wonderful relaxing stay with friends & a great view - thank you!

Mark & Wendy Woodruff  |  01 July 2020
Handwritten guest book note: You truly are the best in the universe and have captured our hearts.
People

You truly are the best in the universe and have captured our hearts.

So sad to leave! You truly are the best in the universe and have captured our hearts! Our love and thanks.

Allan & Lindsay Lamb  |  02 February 2020
Handwritten guest book note: Your Staff is off the charts!
People

Your Staff is off the charts!

Thank You! We had the best time Ever! Your Staff is off the charts!

The Millers  |  31 January 2020
Handwritten guest book note: Loved the art and the friendly staff.
Art

Loved the art and the friendly staff.

Amazing stay at Ellerman House! Loved the art and the friendly staff. Can't wait to return.

Aris & Tory  |  18 October 2019
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for a fantastic honeymoon.
People

Thank you for a fantastic honeymoon.

Thank you for a fantastic honeymoon. Special place.

Tom, Nicola and Kimberley  |  01 July 2019
Handwritten guest book note: Fantastic staff, all so helpful, really friendly.
People

Fantastic staff, all so helpful, really friendly.

Wonderful time. Fantastic staff, all so helpful, really friendly. Good luck!

Luke and Laura  |  01 July 2019
Handwritten guest book note: A memorable stay!
Cuisine

A memorable stay!

Superb food, lovely setting, lovely room and outstanding service. A memorable stay!

Michael & Kelly Heigher  |  01 July 2019
Handwritten guest book note: Awesome in every way!
People

Awesome in every way!

Brilliant. Lovely! Awesome in every way!

The Grimshaws  |  01 July 2019
Handwritten guest book note: The difference is the staff
Stillness

The difference is the staff

The setting is amazing. The comfort of the property is amongst the best anywhere in the world. But the difference is the staff - their warmth & welcoming approach. Cheers to the Ellerman House. See you again soon!

The Knopiks  |  08 May 2019
Handwritten guest book note: The house, furnishings and garden are exquisite, breathtaking.
Art

The house, furnishings and garden are exquisite, breathtaking.

Truly a most memorable and unique stay. The house, furnishings and garden are exquisite, breathtaking; however, it is the staff that makes the experience so very charming. We hope to return.

Mary Alice & Tam Roberts  |  03 March 2019
Handwritten guest book note: Absolutely wonderful stay at Ellerman House!
People

Absolutely wonderful stay at Ellerman House!

Absolutely wonderful stay at Ellerman House! Thanks for making our honeymoon special.

Alison & Frankie  |  07 February 2019
Handwritten guest book note: The view is breathtaking, the service is five star.
Stillness

The view is breathtaking, the service is five star.

Thank you for sharing this amazing retreat right in the middle of Cape Town. The view is breathtaking, the service is five star, and the attention to detail was amazing! Thank you, Paul, for sharing with me! We can't wait to bring our...

Haas  |  15 January 2019
Handwritten guest book note: Thanks for the memories!
Wine

Thanks for the memories!

What wonderful Ellerman House experiences we have had - art, wine tasting, outstanding meals & excellent staff. Thanks for the memories!

Craig & Taryn Solomon  |  13 January 2019
Handwritten guest book note: A piece of heaven in the city.
Art

A piece of heaven in the city.

Thank you! A piece of heaven in the city. A wonderful stay, a real home from home with all the pampering, and the art was such a treat.

Edward & Debbie  |  16 June 2018
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you, Ellerman House.
Art

Thank you, Ellerman House.

Thank you, Ellerman House.

Lucy in Wonderland  |  15 April 2018
Handwritten guest book note: Art, cuisine, views and hospitality all in one.
Art

Art, cuisine, views and hospitality all in one.

What a magnificent experience to stay here! Art, cuisine, views and hospitality all in one. We'll be back!

Susan & Danny Stern  |  15 April 2018
Handwritten guest book note: Certified! Wonderful stay!
People

Certified! Wonderful stay!

Certified! Wonderful stay! Thank you to the entire team.

Chad Clark  |  14 April 2018
Handwritten guest book note: The cuisine at Ellerman was literally second to none.
Cuisine

The cuisine at Ellerman was literally second to none.

The perfect start to our vacation. Beautiful setting, fantastic service and out-of-this-world food. The cuisine at Ellerman was literally second to none. We would come back just to dine!

Lisa & Rob  |  08 April 2018
Handwritten guest book note: The most incredible meal. Five stars!
Cuisine

The most incredible meal. Five stars!

Thank you for the most incredible meal! Five stars! We will be back!

Mano & Ash  |  06 April 2018
Handwritten guest book note: Incredible views and a stunning stay.
Wine

Incredible views and a stunning stay.

Incredible views. Stunning stay. Will be back. Loved the cellar!

Oliviers  |  24 March 2018
Handwritten guest book note: Unforgettable experience and a magnificent wine cellar.
Wine

Unforgettable experience and a magnificent wine cellar.

Unforgettable experience! Magnificent wine cellar.

Ed & Vicki Jones  |  24 March 2018
Handwritten guest book note: Loved every minute and love Cape Town!
Stillness

Loved every minute and love Cape Town!

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Ellerman House. Loved every minute and love Cape Town!

Yannick & Tom Rehavis  |  02 February 2018
Handwritten guest book note: What a special and unforgettable place!
Stillness

What a special and unforgettable place!

What a special and unforgettable place! My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. Until next time! Everything was so special and wonderful. We loved every minute of our stay at Ellerman House.

Jennifer & John Farrior  |  01 February 2018
Handwritten guest book note: All the staff made our stay so wonderful.
People

All the staff made our stay so wonderful.

Many thanks to all the staff for making our stay so wonderful.

Mairin & Barry Prince  |  29 January 2018
Handwritten guest book note: A fabulous evening of food, wine and fine art.
Cuisine

A fabulous evening of food, wine and fine art.

Thank you for a fabulous evening of food, wine and fine art!

Allen & Claudette  |  21 January 2018
Handwritten guest book note: We loved the art, view and wine.
Art

We loved the art, view and wine.

What a beautiful and wonderful place. We loved the art, view and wine.

Jinda & Dennis  |  21 January 2018
Handwritten guest book note: A fabulous end to our African journey.
Art

A fabulous end to our African journey.

The staff, the art and the setting made for a fabulous end to our African journey.

Catherine and Peter Mendelsohn  |  03 October 2017
Handwritten guest book note: The food, wine and kindness are never to be forgotten.
Cuisine

The food, wine and kindness are never to be forgotten.

What an extraordinary experience. The food and wine and kindness are never to be forgotten.

Natalie  |  26 September 2017
Handwritten guest book note: The dinners have been delicious and our view stunning.
Cuisine

The dinners have been delicious and our view stunning.

We've had a wonderful time in Cape Town! One or two more days would be perfect. The dinners have been delicious and our view stunning. A delightful staff!

Carol and Peter Kirby  |  26 September 2017
Handwritten guest book note: A beautiful place to celebrate our honeymoon.
Stillness

A beautiful place to celebrate our honeymoon.

We couldn't have dreamt of a more beautiful place to celebrate our honeymoon. Looking forward to our next visit!

D. Brasi  |  15 September 2017
Handwritten guest book note: The staff, the food, the views.
People

The staff, the food, the views.

What an amazing place! The staff, the food, the views. Thank you!

Jim and Krist Hall  |  09 September 2017
Handwritten guest book note: The staff, accommodations and art are first in class.
Art

The staff, accommodations and art are first in class.

Thank you for the most magical stay at Ellerman House! The staff, accommodations and art are first in class. We will always treasure the memories from our time here and are already looking forward to returning!

Brian and Courtney Dunstan  |  15 August 2017
Handwritten guest book note: A world-class property unlike most in the world.
Art

A world-class property unlike most in the world.

Ellerman House is a world-class property unlike most in the world! It ranks in our top 3. What an incredible art collection, wine gallery and staff! Thank you for the wonderful service. We will be back!

Jessica and Jim  |  15 August 2017
Handwritten guest book note: Loved the wine gallery and friendly staff!
Wine

Loved the wine gallery and friendly staff!

A wonderful experience in lovely surroundings, especially loved the wine gallery and friendly staff!

The Wong family  |  15 August 2017
Handwritten guest book note: Beautiful place, great artworks and lovely views.
Art

Beautiful place, great artworks and lovely views.

Beautiful place, great artworks, lovely views from our suite, great hospitality. Keep it up.

Shreyas, Lara and Sid Morakhia  |  27 July 2017
Handwritten guest book note: The art collection is fabulous!
Art

The art collection is fabulous!

Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Cape Town. We enjoyed getting to know some of the staff and the food was delicious. P.S. The art collection is fabulous!

Steve and Kevin Rowe  |  15 June 2017
Handwritten guest book note: A beautiful and amazing home away from home.
Stillness

A beautiful and amazing home away from home.

What a beautiful and amazing home away from home in Cape Town! We feel so welcome here and hope to come back again.

Cathy and Steve  |  22 April 2017
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for the most beautiful stay!
Stillness

Thank you for the most beautiful stay!

Thank you for the most beautiful stay!

Alice Woodroffe  |  18 April 2017
Handwritten guest book note: Thank you for making our honeymoon so memorable!
People

Thank you for making our honeymoon so memorable!

Thank you for making our honeymoon so memorable!

Rachel and Michael Nakashos  |  04 April 2017
Handwritten guest book note: Honeymooning in paradise.
Stillness

Honeymooning in paradise.

Honeymooning in paradise. We feel at home.

Jenna & Lance  |  15 December 2016
Handwritten guest book note: The perfect cherry on top to the end of our honeymoon.
Art

The perfect cherry on top to the end of our honeymoon.

What a stay! The perfect cherry on top to the end of our honeymoon. Beautiful property, beautiful art, beautiful everything! We will be back!

Matt and Linden  |  15 November 2016
Handwritten guest book note: Perfection. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stillness

Perfection. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Dearest Ellerman House, perfection. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Yaad and Kerry  |  18 July 2016
Handwritten guest book note: The food, the wine, the service and the ambience are remarkable.
Wine

The food, the wine, the service and the ambience are remarkable.

An unexpectedly fabulous start to our trip to South Africa. The food, the wine, the service and the ambience was and is remarkable. We were thrilled by the wine tasting and the owner's thoughtfulness and generosity. With the grace of the gods we will be back!

David and Kay  |  11 June 2016
Handwritten guest book note: Every staff member: amazing.
People

Every staff member: amazing.

We have had a fabulous time. Thank you so much for everything. Every staff member: amazing.

Annette and John McKenna  |  04 June 2016
Handwritten guest book note: We could not have imagined a better way to kick off our honeymoon.
Stillness

We could not have imagined a better way to kick off our honeymoon.

Exquisite room, views, service and city. We could not have imagined a better way to kick off our honeymoon. Thanks to everyone here. We'll be back!

Tali and Noah  |  20 May 2016
Handwritten guest book note: Beautiful room, delicious food and wine.
Cuisine

Beautiful room, delicious food and wine.

What a fabulous welcome to Ellerman House. Beautiful room, delicious food and wine. What a treat!

Anne and Walter  |  03 May 2016
Handwritten guest book note: Ellerman House is truly a special place
Stillness

Ellerman House is truly a special place

Thank you for such a wonderful stay! Ellerman House is truly a special place.

Kate Carey  |  16 April 2016
Handwritten guest book note: The service and food were outstanding.
Cuisine

The service and food were outstanding.

Thank you for our wonderful dinner. Service and the food were outstanding. We will be back!

Michelle and Nate Blake  |  11 April 2016
Handwritten guest book note: Ellerman House is a work of art.
Art

Ellerman House is a work of art.

Wow! The most incredible place we have ever stayed. Everything from the room to the service is a work of art. Every painting and item is more beautiful than the next. Ellerman House is a work of art.

Perry and Henry  |  25 March 2016
Handwritten guest book note: You are simply the best!
People

You are simply the best!

Ellerman team, you are simply the best! Thank you for the most amazing stay.

Chrissie  |  15 March 2016
Handwritten guest book note: We have had a fabulous time in paradise.
Stillness

We have had a fabulous time in paradise.

I can only reiterate what has already been written before. We have had a fabulous time in paradise and look forward to returning.

Ian and Stephanie Smith  |  17 February 2016
Handwritten guest book note: The ambience is unique, with all the art surrounding us.
Art

The ambience is unique, with all the art surrounding us.

Thanks so much! We enjoyed so much being here. The ambience is unique, the location too, and lovely with all the art surrounding us.

Guest  |  15 January 2016
Handwritten guest book note: The Ellergy Cats.
Art

The Ellergy Cats.

The Ellergy Cats, by Bent Fabricius. A musical staff drawing.

René and Camilla  |  15 January 2016
Handwritten guest book note: Every time we return to Ellerman House, it feels like coming home.
People

Every time we return to Ellerman House, it feels like coming home.

Every time we return to Ellerman House, it feels like coming home to spend time with friends and family. As ever, our thanks to everyone, especially the 'back room' staff, who keep the wheels turning but are hardly ever seen!! Tan flwyddyn nesaf, until next year. Cariad mawr!

John and Jenny Watkins Jones  |  15 December 2015
Handwritten guest book note: Not long till I return home.
People

Not long till I return home.

Not long till I return home on 29th December!!

Antoinette Boring  |  15 December 2015
Handwritten guest book note: Truly the gold standard in a hotel
Stillness

Truly the gold standard in a hotel

Truly the gold standard in a hotel, the jewel in the crown of South Africa.

Charles, Anne, Joan and Smilers  |  02 November 2000
Handwritten guest book note: A suburb of heaven
Stillness

A suburb of heaven

A suburb of heaven! Our stay here made our honeymoon so very memorable!

Eloise and James Taussig  |  30 October 2000
Handwritten guest book note: A peaceful and relaxing way to end our honeymoon
Stillness

A peaceful and relaxing way to end our honeymoon

We had such a wonderful stay at Ellerman House. A peaceful and relaxing way to end our honeymoon!

Ann and Ken Howell  |  25 September 2000
Handwritten guest book note: The beauty of the locale is matched by the warmth of the staff
People

The beauty of the locale is matched by the warmth of the staff

The beauty of the locale is matched only by the warmth and graciousness of the staff. We had a wonderful stay.

Tom Henderson  |  21 September 2000
Handwritten guest book note: A wonderful stay and exquisite service
People

A wonderful stay and exquisite service

Thank you, Ellerman House, for a wonderful stay and exquisite service. My mom and I enjoyed it very much.

Ellis and Jill Radcliffe  |  31 August 2000
Handwritten guest book note: The service was wonderful
People

The service was wonderful

Thank you so much for everything. Beautiful hotel and the service was wonderful. Can't wait to come back!

Lauren Clark  |  26 July 2000
Handwritten guest book note: It is always special visiting Ellerman House
Stillness

It is always special visiting Ellerman House

It is always special visiting Ellerman House. We look forward to next time.

Joy and Neville Miles  |  05 June 2000
Handwritten guest book note: A truly magnificent hotel
Cuisine

A truly magnificent hotel

A truly magnificent hotel, with a setting and food to match. Thank you.

Sue Barnes  |  13 May 2000
Handwritten guest book note: Beautiful views and sundown, delicious food
Cuisine

Beautiful views and sundown, delicious food

We enjoyed our very short stay in this very special hotel. Beautiful views and sundown, delicious food and excellent service! Looking forward to coming back.

Mercedes y Santiago de Ybarra Churruca  |  24 April 2000
Handwritten guest book note: Superb wine, wondrous cuisine, interesting people
Wine

Superb wine, wondrous cuisine, interesting people

This interlude in our busy lives will always be remembered as two perfect days: superb wine, wondrous cuisine, interesting people and a setting that could not be improved on if one tried. Thanks for spoiling us to bits.

Johan and Winnie Burger  |  16 April 2000
Handwritten guest book note: A great place to spend our anniversary
Stillness

A great place to spend our anniversary

We had a wonderful stay here that we will not forget. It was a great place to spend our anniversary and we hope to return next year.

Ron and Dolores Alger  |  23 December 1999
Handwritten guest book note: A place with grace
Stillness

A place with grace

A place with grace.

Guests from West Castle  |  21 December 1999
Handwritten guest book note: We had a wonderful time
Stillness

We had a wonderful time

We had a wonderful time in the Ellerman House. We wish you a happy 2000 and hope to see you soon in the near future.

Marcel and Peter Calame  |  21 December 1999
Handwritten guest book note: The Ellerman House is a lifetime experience
People

The Ellerman House is a lifetime experience

The Ellerman House is a lifetime experience. Not only the house, the rooms and the food are exceptional, but moreover the people who made us feel so very special. Thanks again to all the Ellerman staff.

Angie, Willem and André Breukers  |  09 December 1999
Handwritten guest book note: A great place with most interesting paintings
Art

A great place with most interesting paintings

A great place, not only situated in a fantastic area, but most interesting paintings.

Gwen and John Holzman  |  20 November 1999
Handwritten guest book note: The service was fantastic
People

The service was fantastic

What a wonderful hotel and experience. The service was fantastic. We cannot wait to return. Thanks very much.

Travellers from New York  |  11 November 1999
Handwritten guest book note: Absolutely wonderful in every regard
People

Absolutely wonderful in every regard

Absolutely wonderful in every regard. Impeccable service, wonderful food and ambience. We will be back.

Friends from the USA  |  25 October 1999
Handwritten guest book note: A perfect start to a lifetime of happiness
People

A perfect start to a lifetime of happiness

It was truly a memorable stay. Thanks to everyone here at Ellerman who made our time so very special. A perfect start to a lifetime of happiness.

Elizabeth and Jon Ensweiler  |  20 October 1999
Handwritten guest book note: A wonderful beginning to our honeymoon
Stillness

A wonderful beginning to our honeymoon

What a wonderful beginning to our honeymoon. Everything was so perfect. Thank you for a great time. Hopefully we will be back soon.

Stefan and Jessica Choi  |  18 October 1999
Handwritten guest book note: The most romantic place on Earth
Stillness

The most romantic place on Earth

This is the most romantic place on Earth. Our first couple of honeymoon nights were the most memorable of our lives. We hope to be back soon to celebrate an anniversary with you. Thanks for making it so special.

Alexis and Owen  |  13 October 1999


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