Name: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Address: 76 Orange Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa, 76 Orange Street, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
Rating: 9.5

Sustainability certification

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

–Excellent location - show map

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City view
Garden
Swimming pool
Free WiFi
Balcony
Free parking
Bath
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
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
Superior Room 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Room 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Junior Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Junior Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Studio Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Studio Suite 1 extra-large double bed
One-Bedroom Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Garden Cottage Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Garden Cottage Suite 1 extra-large double bed
Suite Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed
Suite 1 extra-large double bed

Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

EarthCheck Certified

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Jacobo

Spain

“The service was beyond excellent, and the hotel is stunning”

Aylan

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

“An incredibly atmospheric hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. I highly recommend it! :)”

Jacob

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

“This hotel is truly amazing. We had not one complaint and could not find fault with anything.”

Joseph

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

“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

“A truly world class hotel! Not many places like this around the world.”

Emma

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

“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

Facilities of Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

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

Cash

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.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

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