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5.0 out of 5

"Afternoon tea was very nice - the Belmond Mount Nelson blend was excellent " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 18 Dec 2019

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Studio Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottage)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Studio Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.

  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine while dining at The Red Room
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, body scrubs or facials at Librisa Spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, a gym and a steam room
  • Steps from Kloof Street and 12 minutes on foot from Company's Garden
  • Free local-area and shopping centre shuttle service

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Everyone (1) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Afternoon tea was very nice - the Belmond Mount Nelson blend was excellent

Posted by on 18 Dec 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Dec 2019 by Melissa Reitsema

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback and taking the time to write to us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our unique Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel blend. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Warm regards, Melissa Reitsema

5 out of 5
What a gorgeous hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The grounds were beautiful with 2 lovely pools, one with a glorious view of table mountain. Great breakfasts with lots of choice, even oysters and sparkling wine if you want, hope to return sometime soon.

Posted by on 25 Jan 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Jan 2019 by Louise Pheiffer

Thank you for your marvelous review, we do hope to welcome you back again in the near future to enjoy Cape Town and our scrumptious breakfasts! Warm regards Louise

About the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Location 76 Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape 8001

Property Features

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 8 meeting rooms. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town. An area shuttle within 5 kilometres and A shopping centre shuttle are free. Free valet parking is available. A complete renovation of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town was completed in 2017. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Town hotel.

  • 198 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • Built in 1899
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access , Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle within 5 kilometres and shopping centre shuttle; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers 198 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LCD television
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 7
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1308.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

  • Car not required
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Security system
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Debit cards
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & 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.

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