Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001|
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.7Perfect
Comfort9.9
Free WiFi9.9
Staff9.9
Cleanliness9.8
Facilities9.6
Who stays here
Families38%
Groups27%
Couples26%
Business5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.7Perfect
Comfort9.9
Free WiFi9.9
Staff9.9
Cleanliness9.8
Facilities9.6
Who stays here
Families38%
Groups27%
Couples26%
Business5%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of ZAR 595.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:199
Former name
Mount Nelson Hotel by Orient-Express
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed1 King-size bed1 Double bed
One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

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
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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

76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
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76 Orange Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001
  • City landmarks
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Theatre
Labia Theatre
500 m
Gallery
Christopher Moller Art Gallery
390 m
Museum
Cape Town Holocaust Centre
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Museum
Great Synagogue
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Restaurant
Afternoon Tea & Lounge
10 m
Restaurant
Lord Nelson Restaurant
40 m
Restaurant
Societi Bistro
500 m
Restaurant
Nonna Lina ristorante pizzeria
440 m
Restaurant
Oasis Bistro
90 m
Restaurant
Hudsons, The Burger Joint
300 m
Restaurant
Knead Bakery
350 m
Restaurant
Arnold's Restaurant
290 m

Reviews of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

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FAQ about Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

What popular attractions are closest to Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
Guests of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town can visit Christopher Moller Art Gallery (nearly a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation), or the four-screen Labia Theatre placed 7 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel?
Cape Town International airport lies within 20 km of the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel and is reachable with a 20-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by the hotel?
Shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 20-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel?
Yes, the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel provides parking spaces on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel?
Guests of the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Arnold's Restaurant offering European cuisine.
Does the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily at the poolside bar of the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What payment methods are accepted in the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel?
At the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel comprise?
The authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel provides such room types as Deluxe Studio Suite, One-Bedroom Queen Suite, and Deluxe Junior Suite.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Specific suites at the hotel feature couch beds and private bathrooms along with a separate toilet and a shower cap.
Does the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel there are accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the hotel provide?
The hotel features an impressive score of 9.4 for its facilities, which include a restaurant and a storage for belongings as well as currency exchange and a lift.
Does the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel feature any spa facilities?
At a wellness centre and a spa lounge featured at the authentic 5-star Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, pedicure, and manicure. Additionally, a steam room, a treatment room, and a sauna are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel?
Yes, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
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