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

Overview of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

9.6

Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Map
76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre 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 Single 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 Single Beds

Studio Suite

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Suite (Junior)

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Superior Room

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

Deluxe Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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 (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 25 min walk
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Restaurants

  • Checkers - 5 min walk
  • Yours Truly - 3 min walk
  • Van Hunks - 5 min walk
  • Rick’s Cafe Americain - 5 min walk
  • Tiger's Milk - 4 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 until 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 on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle within 5 kilometres
  • Free shopping centre 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

Travelling with children

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

What to do

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

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • 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/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height worktop and 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
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises in Asian cuisine and only serves dinner. 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 al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Planet Bar – Overlooking the garden, this bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Chef's Table – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
The Lounge – On-site restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is listed in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveller 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. These 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 that 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.

Also known as

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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 that you 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 an 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 on-site 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?
Practise 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 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

John, 3-night trip