Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
-33.93133, 18.413258Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid shuttle service
Fitness center
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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