Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001|
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.7Perfect
Comfort9.9
Free WiFi9.9
Staff9.9
Cleanliness9.8
Facilities9.6
Who stays here
Families38%
Groups27%
Couples26%
Business5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.7Perfect
Comfort9.9
Free WiFi9.9
Staff9.9
Cleanliness9.8
Facilities9.6
Who stays here
Families38%
Groups27%
Couples26%
Business5%

5-star historic hotel at the foot of Table Mountain with one of South Africa's largest heated pools and a legendary afternoon tea tradition.

Rooms & Suites

The Belmond Mount Nelson offers 198 rooms and suites, each with unique character. Accommodation wings include private gardens and facilities, with marble bathrooms and specially designed furniture. Exclusive use of historic cottages in lush gardens is available for larger parties.

Dining & Afternoon Tea

The hotel is home to 7 restaurants and bars, including the Veranda restaurant and the Planet Bar. The legendary afternoon tea is served in the historic lounge or on the terrace, with over 70 teas to choose from. The interactive Chef's Table experience offers culinary enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look.

Wellness & Pools

Two outdoor heated pools include one of the largest heated pools in South Africa, with a pool bar and views. The spa and wellness centre offers treatments from leading South African specialists, including massages, facials, and body scrubs. Facilities include a fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and yoga classes.

Family & Children

The Mount Nelson provides a supervised Children's Club, a children's playground, and an indoor play area. Babysitting services and board games/puzzles are available for families. Kids' menus and a kid-friendly buffet are offered in the restaurants.

Location & Services

Mount Nelson Cape Town sits on a nine-acre garden estate at the foot of Table Mountain, a short walk from Company Gardens. The multilingual concierge can arrange personalized walking tours and a complimentary shuttle to the V&A Waterfront. Pet-friendly accommodations include dedicated pet amenities like pet baskets and bowls.

  • Location: Nine-acre garden estate at the foot of Table Mountain
  • Rooms: 198 rooms and suites with unique character
  • Dining: 7 restaurants, legendary afternoon tea
  • Wellness: Two heated pools, spa with South African specialists
  • Family: Supervised Children's Club and babysitting
  • Pet policy: Pet-friendly with dedicated amenities
  • Special: Interactive Chef's Table experiences
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 595.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:199
Former name
Mount Nelson Hotel by Orient-Express
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Studio
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Superior Single Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

💵 Lowest room price 1068 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 11.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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