Compass House vs Ellerman House
Both are in Cape Town, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Bantry Bay
Compass House
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 7
Guesthouse★★★★★Bantry Bay
Ellerman House
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick Compass House
It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Compass House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- breakfast included
Choose Ellerman House if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Compass House better than Ellerman House?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2230 m closer to public transport−230 m
Why is Ellerman House better than Compass House?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2017)+3y
- 3Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Compass House vs Ellerman House: which hotel is better? | Compass House | Ellerman House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Location | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | 9.5 +5.5 |
| Beach access | 8.8 +0.4 | 8.4 |
| Public transport | 4.4 +1.2 | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.1 | 9.6 |
| Number of reviews | 34 +25 | 9 |
| Rank in Cape Town | top 2% +22% | top 24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.1 +0.3 | 5.8 |
| Distance to Bantry Bay centre | 70 m | 170 m |
| To the beach | 450 m −110 m | 560 m |
| To public transport | 1.2 km −230 m | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 13 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2020 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +3 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
240 m apart
Compass House or Ellerman House: common questions
Which is better, Compass House or Ellerman House?
Compass House leads in 3 of 7 categories, including families, beach access, public transport. Ellerman House is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Compass House or Ellerman House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Compass House is 450 m from the nearest beach; Ellerman House is 560 m.
How far apart are Compass House and Ellerman House?
The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score