Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
5.0 star property

Luxury Cape Town hotel in Cape Town City Centre with 4 restaurants

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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Presidential Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Overview of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Check out the area

76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Popular LocationAfternoon Tea1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSalt River Station15 min drive
  • Popular LocationKoeberg Station17 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)22 min drive
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Room options

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Garden Cottage)

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 1206 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 743 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite (Junior)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in the entertainment district and near the airport. South African Jewish Museum and Iziko Social History Resource Centre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kloof Street and Greenmarket Square. Company's Garden and District Six Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and skydiving.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 2 min walk
  • Long Street - 8 min walk
  • Table Mountain - 7 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 5 min walk
  • Yours Truly - 3 min walk
  • Van Hunks - 5 min walk
  • Rick’s Cafe Americain - 4 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 4 min walk

About this property

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Luxury eco-certified hotel refurbished in 2017 and located near Camps Bay Beach
Located close to Kloof Street and South African Jewish Museum, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town provides free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at Librisa Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 onsite restaurants, which feature Asian cuisine and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • A free area shuttle, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), wedding services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 198 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and childcare services
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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, 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
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–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
  • 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
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Built in 1899
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town on Apr 15, 2024 start from $1,169.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1135 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town located?

This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Kloof Street, Company's Garden, and South African Jewish Museum. Greenmarket Square and Iziko Social History Resource Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cape Town Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 287 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 287 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

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