Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Nestled on a lush garden estate in the heart of the city, this luxurious hotel is an icon of Cape Town and committed to excellent 5-star quality and service. Just a stone’s throw from Company Gardens, the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a tranquil oasis in the bustling city centre. Enjoy the hotel’s famous afternoon tea on the terrace or have a swim in one of the pools. Extensive wellness facilities, including a tennis court, ensure a truly memorable stay. Each of the Mount Nelson's accommodation wings has its own character, with private gardens and facilities. Order in room service and take in the elegance of your room. Marble bathrooms and specially designed furniture make each unit an exclusive retreat after a long day. Explore the city’s highlights, including Table Mountain and Robben Island. The multilingual concierge staff is happy to take care of your requests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Belmond
Hotel chain/brand
Belmond

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • EarthCheck Certified
    EarthCheck Certified

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jacobo
    Spain Spain
    The service was beyond excellent, and the hotel is stunning
  • Aylan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is an incredible property but what really blew us away was the staff. Every single person we encountered was exceptional - friendly, considerate, helpful and anticipating our needs before we even knew we had them. We’ve never seen anything like...
  • Daria
    Russia Russia
    An incredibly atmospheric hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. I highly recommend it! :)
  • Jacob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything!! The staff were the highlight, they are so friendly and go above & beyond to accommodate you. The grounds are breath taking, the breakfast buffet was incredible and the food at the other restaurants was amazing as well! The best hotel...
  • Andre
    South Africa South Africa
    This hotel is truly amazing. We had not one complaint and could not find fault with anything.
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was wonderful for our family, and the staff in particular were superb. They could not do enough to make our stay a pleasure, with the porters in particular always going above and beyond - Mbuso was especially great. All the staff were so...
  • Helena
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely amazing stay. The most remarkable is the staff who caters to a truly 5 star experience. They seem to read your mind and are always a step ahead of you. Thanks for being so amazing to us and our children.
  • Ben
    United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands
    A truly world class hotel! Not many places like this around the world.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about our stay was an absolute delight and completely faultless. The staff were superb, especially loved the breakfast staff, who were so lovely with my son! Breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had, incredible selection and quality....
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were sunshine, the breakfast was glorious. Lovely pool and sun lounging area. Colonial twenties style bar and dining areas and pianist tinkering on the ivories every afternoon. Big gardens made it feel like a lush haven in the city

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

6 restaurants on site
  • Oasis
    • Cuisine
      African • Mediterranean • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Afternoon Tea in the Lounge
    • Cuisine
      British • Mediterranean • Local
    • Open for
      High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Chefs Table
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Lounge
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • British • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Red Room
    • Cuisine
      Cantonese • Chinese • Indian • Indonesian • Japanese • Korean • Malaysian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • The Fountain by Planet Bar
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 780 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,580 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel will contact you to complete a credit authorisation form in order to proceed with deposit payments as stipulated in the deposit policy.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.