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

Belmond
Hotel chain/brand
Belmond

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 Canada
    The hotel is beautiful , service is excellent The breakfast is to die for
  • Collette
    South Africa South Africa
    Most amazing hotel in a stunning location, great gardens and every single staff member extremely helpful and friendly.
  • Koos
    South Africa South Africa
    Aftenoon tea was excellent. An amazing experience.
  • Crawford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    faultless from start to finish. and the service was absolutely exceptional. Will definitely return
  • Petah
    Netherlands 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

Restaurants
5 restaurants on site

  • Oasis
    • Cuisine
      African • Mediterranean • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Afternoon Tea in the Lounge
    • Cuisine
      British • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Chefs Table
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Lounge
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • British • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Red Room
    • Cuisine
      Cantonese • Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Japanese • Korean • Malaysian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Great 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 culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free 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 services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional 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 service
    Additional 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 780 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,580 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Room options at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • 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

  • Check-in at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has 5 restaurants:

    • The Lounge
    • Chefs Table
    • Afternoon Tea in the Lounge
    • Oasis
    • The Red Room