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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

5.0 star property
Luxury Cape Town hotel in Cape Town City Centre with 4 restaurants

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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Presidential Suite

Overview of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationKloof Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCamps Bay Beach11 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)22 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite (Garden Cottage)

Suite (Garden Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 112 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 50.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite (Junior)

Deluxe Suite (Junior)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
  • 70.0 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2018. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Kloof Street and Company's Garden within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Librisa Spa can include deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, The Red Room, serves Asian cuisine and is open for dinner. Planet Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, gym and sauna plus access to tennis lessons. 8 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hotel include South African Jewish Museum and Greenmarket Square.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk
  • Long Street - 8 min walk
  • Table Mountain - 7 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 5 min walk
  • Yours Truly - 3 min walk
  • Van Hunks - 5 min walk
  • Rick’s Cafe Americain - 4 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 4 min walk

About this property

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Luxury Cape Town hotel in Cape Town City Centre with 4 restaurants
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 8 meeting rooms. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town. An area shuttle within 5 kilometres and A shopping centre shuttle are free. Free valet parking is available. A complete renovation of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town was completed in 2017.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Town hotel.

  • 198 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 1899
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Librisa Spa has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is listed in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 kilometres
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Chef's Table
  • Oasis Bistro
  • Planet Bar
  • The Lounge
  • The Red Room

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1899
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1308.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1135 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1135 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town on 17 May 2024 start from NZ$2,041.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Yep, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

The closest beach to Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is Camps Bay Beach (3.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Yep, Librisa Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town have a pool?

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a health club. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.

Is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like supervised childcare and a playground, as well as children's books and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a hit with families.

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 4 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 287 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Nellie and wish we could have stayed even longer! The property was immaculate and beautiful and the staff always personable - exceeding expectation. We felt pampered and special. Looking forward to our next visit! Special thanks to Adam Herbert, guest experience manager, for his attention and insights into Cape Town and South Africa at large.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celestino

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gianmarco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Must stay - great service
Amazing hotel, very classic feel. The staff are the differentiator, service is top notch. Crystal gave us a great check-in experience and point of contact of various items. Tim also arrange an exceptional tour that was a highlight of a trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best!
This place is truly amazing. Everything was perfect and the staff was second to none. I highly recommend this hotel to anybody looking for a 5 star experience. Thank you Mount Nelson!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the wonderfully attentive staff and the relaxed atmosphere. Heavenly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a sense of peace and is the perfect retreat from the fun of Cape Town. The staff and service is excellent and the facilities are what you would expect of this level of hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023