Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
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5-star luxury hotel at the foot of Table Mountain with one of South Africa's largest heated pools and a legendary afternoon tea tradition
Accommodations
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers 198 rooms and suites, each with its own character spread across private garden wings and historic cottages. These cottages can be booked for exclusive use, providing a secluded retreat within the 4 hectare garden. The hotel also provides dedicated pet amenities including pet baskets and bowls, making it pet-friendly.
Dining
The Belmond Mount Nelson is home to 7 restaurants, including Planet Bar, Amura for seafood, the Veranda, and the Fountain for Mediterranean dining. The hotel's legendary afternoon tea is served in the historic Lounge and on the terrace, with a tea sommelier to guide pairings. Guests can also book the interactive Chef's Table experience, where Chef Isaac and host Lazarus prepare a multi-course meal with local ingredients.
Wellness & Recreation
Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson Hotel offers a full menu of treatments from leading South African specialists, including massages, facials, body scrubs, and spa packages. The hotel has two outdoor pools: one of the largest heated pools in South Africa and a second pool with a view of Table Mountain. Guests also have access to a tennis court, fitness center with personal trainer, yoga classes, sauna, and steam room.
Family & Kids
The Mount Nelson provides a professionally supervised Children's Club, a games room, and a children's playground set within the lush 4 hectare garden. Babysitting and child services are available on request, and the heated pool has a shallow end for younger guests. Family rooms and interconnected suites accommodate larger groups, and the hotel offers board games and puzzles.
Services & Location
Situated at the foot of Table Mountain, the Mount Nelson Hotel is a short walk from Company Gardens and a short drive from the V&A Waterfront. Personalized walking tours can be arranged by the multilingual concierge team, tailoring routes to guests' interests. The hotel provides valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and a business centre with meeting and banquet facilities.
- Location: At the foot of Table Mountain, minutes from Company Gardens and V&A Waterfront
- Rooms: 198 rooms and suites with unique character in historic cottages and private garden wings
- Dining: 7 restaurants plus legendary afternoon tea in the Lounge and interactive Chef's Table
- Wellness: Librisa Spa with expert South African treatments, two outdoor pools including one of the largest heated pools in South Africa
- Family: Children's Club, babysitting service, heated pool with shallow end, games room and tennis court
- Pet-Friendly: Dedicated pet amenities with pet basket and bowls, plus pet-friendly accommodations
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 King-size bed1 Double 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:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid shuttle service
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- 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 centre
- 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 | 254 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cape Town International, CPT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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