Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Hotel Information
Rooms
Painted pink for peace since 1918 and set on a lush garden estate at the foot of Table Mountain, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a tranquil oasis near Company's Garden. The hotel features 198 elegant rooms and suites, each with its own character, marble bathrooms, and specially designed furniture; some offer views of the gardens or Table Mountain. Dining options include seven restaurants: the Verandah for seasonal cuisine, Oasis Bistro for al fresco meals, Planet Bar for cocktails and light fare, Amura for seafood, and The Fountain for Mediterranean-style dining. A legendary afternoon tea is served in the historic lounge or on the terrace, guided by an in-house tea sommelier. Leisure facilities include two outdoor heated pools (one adult-only), a spa with a sauna, steam room, and a full range of treatments from facials to massages, plus a fitness centre with yoga classes and a personal trainer. Guests can play tennis on the hotel's courts, enjoy billiards in the games room, or book walking tours. The multilingual concierge arranges visits to Table Mountain National Park, the V&A Waterfront, and Robben Island. Business amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, a business centre, meeting rooms, and express check-in/check-out. Family services include a supervised children's club, babysitting, board games, kids' meals, and pet-friendly rooms with dedicated amenities. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.
Pros
Two heated outdoor pools open year-round with pool bars and sun loungers.
On-site tennis courts and professional coach Barkie Mckrea available for lessons.
Spa offers 20+ treatment types including couples massage, body scrubs, and facials.
Free valet parking and on-site parking with accessible spaces.
Cons
Some guests have reported noise from taxis playing loud music near the hotel late in the evening.
The hotel's location in the city centre means nearby streets (e.g., Kloof Street) can become busy, especially during weekends.
Select your room type
- Deluxe One Bedroom Suite2 persons68 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningShowerroom details
Superior Room2 persons25 sq. feet2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bedAir conditioningBathtubroom details- Studio Suite2 persons49 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBathtubroom details
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Public parking is possible on site for free.
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 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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