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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Suite (Strelitzia) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Kloof Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Long Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bree Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Garden Cottage) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Garden Cottage)

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Strelitzia) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Strelitzia)

  • 1206 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Studio Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite (Deluxe) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Deluxe)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Hotel in Cape Town City Centre
This hotel features 4 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. This family-friendly hotel also offers a sauna, spa services, and a terrace. An area shuttle within 5 kilometers and a shopping center shuttle are complimentary for guests. Complimentary covered valet parking is available on site.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Red Room - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Oasis Bistro - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Planet Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Chef's Table - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is listed in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler 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, Portuguese, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 km
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • 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
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 1045 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services, and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1135 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1135 (one-way)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 1045 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 296 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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Able to experience the old, 125 yr old Nellie, and the new of Cape Town in our 4 day stay…Service friendly and very efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seth (bartender) was always so pleasant, knowledgeable & overall a wonderful individual. Drinks were fabulous!!I would also have to mention one of the guys out front “Courage”. Always a friendly smile and a word of how my day was, where I had been & did I enjoy it. In retrospect all employees were outstanding. Piano player is fabulous!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
So beautiful!!! Everyone here was amazing!!! Went beyond expectations!!! Would absolutely stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable, next time I will stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely incredible. Impeccable service throughout especially the front door men ! Anticipated out every need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meara, Baltimore

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mount Nelson is truly a special hotel. It's physical location affords you an incredible view of Table Mountain. Rooms were spacious and luxuriously appointed with huge bathrooms. The service was outstanding, particularly rom Muchi the concierge who was very helpful in assisting us with planning excursions and hard-to-snag dinner reservations. High tea was a real treat and was even better thanthose I have had in London. We loved the Planet Bar and daily breakfasts, which were impressive and massive! I would highly recommend you stay at the "pink lady."
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Horace Oscar

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic gem in Cape Town, in South Africa, and globally. Beautiful hotel, very well maintained, and top quality in absolutely everything it has, starting with the outstanding courteous, friendly and very professional staff, and going to the food, linen, accommodations, spa, activities, etc. One of the best places I have stayed throughout my 40 year travel journey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randal, dallas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Mount Nelson was magical. From the moment we arrived, we were so happy with the impeccable service and the beauty of the grounds. Not to mention the incredible views with the property being nestled at the base of Table Mountain. It is an incredible escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Cape Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo, Mercer Island

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff very welcoming. Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sunghee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022