Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

5.0 star property
Mountain hotel with spa, near Kloof Street

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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

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

Overview of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

9,6

Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Map
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's around

  • Popular LocationKloof Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLong Street8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSouth Africa Library15 min walk
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)22 min drive
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels

Room options

Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Garden Cottage)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 112 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Studio Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite (Junior)

  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Cape Town City Centre
  • Long Street - 1 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 7 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 11 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 12 min drive
  • University of Cape Town - 8 min drive
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 25 min walk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • Kloof Street House - 6 min walk
  • Nelson's Eye Charcoal Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Asoka - 6 min walk
  • Bombay Brasserie - 17 min walk
  • Maharajah - 6 min walk

About this property

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Placing you 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Camps Bay Beach, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 1135 per vehicle. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or detox wraps, and The Red Room, one of 4 restaurants, serves Asian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a health club.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 198 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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
  • This property offers health screenings for COVID-19 for a surcharge. Guests should contact the concierge upon arrival to schedule departure health screenings.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Free area shuttle within 5 kilometres
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1899
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Librisa Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

The Red Room - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Oasis Bistro - Overlooking the pool and garden, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Planet Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Chef's Table - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
The Lounge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 1135 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs ZAR 1135 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
Yes, there's free valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 1135 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town also has a sauna, a steam room, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Asian cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town like?
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is a short 2-minute walk from Kloof Street and 8 minutes' walk from Long Street.

Reviews

9,6

Exceptional