Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
76 Orange Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
- City view
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Nestled on a lush garden estate in the heart of the city, this luxurious hotel is an icon of Cape Town and committed to excellent 5-star quality and service. Just a stone’s throw from Company Gardens, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a tranquil oasis in the bustling city centre. Enjoy the hotel’s famous afternoon tea on the terrace or have a swim in one of the pools. Extensive wellness facilities, including a tennis court, ensure a truly memorable stay. Each of the Mount Nelson's accommodation wings has its own character, with private gardens and facilities. Order in room service and take in the elegance of your room. Marble bathrooms and specially designed furniture make each unit an exclusive retreat after a long day. Explore the city’s highlights, including Table Mountain and Robben Island. The multilingual concierge staff is happy to take care of your requests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 5 restaurants
- Bar
Sustainability certification
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emma
United Kingdom“Everything about our stay was an absolute delight and completely faultless. The staff were superb, especially loved the breakfast staff, who were so lovely with my son! Breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had, incredible selection and quality....” - Mary United Kingdom“The staff were sunshine, the breakfast was glorious. Lovely pool and sun lounging area. Colonial twenties style bar and dining areas and pianist tinkering on the ivories every afternoon. Big gardens made it feel like a lush haven in the city”
- Gavin
Belgium“Great atmosphere as it is a lively and popular venue with real life. Excellent welcome and staff. The service is very good. We very much enjoyed the breakfast (included) which was excellent. The cocktail bar is great for drinks and the pianist is...” 
Udokanma
Nigeria“Mount Nelson is truly an oasis, a beautiful gem offering world-class accommodation and warm, exceptional service that makes you feel truly special. The staff are genuinely welcoming and always ready to assist. A special mention to Sim in the...”
Susan United Kingdom“If you only ever stay at one hotel in the world, make it the Mount Nelson. The whole experienece was amazing from start to finish. Our room was lovely, spacious & clean with all the extras. The facilities were fantastic, heated outdoor pool, spa,...”
Andrea
Canada“The hotel is beautiful , service is excellent The breakfast is to die for”
Collette
South Africa“Most amazing hotel in a stunning location, great gardens and every single staff member extremely helpful and friendly.”
Koos South Africa“Aftenoon tea was excellent. An amazing experience.”- Crawford United Kingdom“faultless from start to finish. and the service was absolutely exceptional. Will definitely return”
Petah
Netherlands“The staff the service the cleanliness the food the attention to detail the manager of this hotel is clearly a true magician”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants5 restaurants on site
- Oasis
- CuisineAfrican • Mediterranean • Local • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Afternoon Tea in the Lounge
- CuisineBritish • Mediterranean • Local
- Open forHigh tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Chefs Table
- CuisineMediterranean • Local • International • South African
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Lounge
- CuisineAfrican • Chinese • British • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • International
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Red Room
- CuisineCantonese • Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Japanese • Korean • Malaysian
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape TownGreat facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 5 restaurants
- Bar
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Kids' club
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tennis court
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Xhosa
- Zulu
House rulesMount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The hotel will contact you to complete a credit authorisation form in order to proceed with deposit payments as stipulated in the deposit policy.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is 1,050 yards from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Children's playground
- Billiards
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Kids' club
- Horse riding
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Personal trainer
- Beauty Services
- Tour or class about local culture
- Facial treatments
- Swimming Pool
- Waxing services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
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Room options at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town include:
- Double
- Triple
- Suite
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Check-in at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has 5 restaurants:
- The Lounge
- Chefs Table
- Afternoon Tea in the Lounge
- Oasis
- The Red Room
